Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast

Welcome to Self-Improvement Atlas! In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Lu Ngo, an inspiring individual who moved from Hanoi, Vietnam to Melbourne, Australia in 2018 to pursue her Master's Degree in Project Management. Since then, Melbourne has become her second home. Lu is passionate about helping organizations deliver educational projects while prioritizing the well-being of he...

Welcome to Self-Improvement Atlas! In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dina Sargeant, a media and communications graduate with a unique background of growing up in a communicative family and living in various countries, encountering people who have profoundly shaped her life. Dina Sargeant's fervor for podcasting stems from her personal beliefs, experiences, and the invaluable l...

Welcome to Self-Improvement Atlas! In this episode, we are joined by Prof. Ronald Riggio, a distinguished expert in leadership and organizational psychology. Prof. Riggio's impressive background includes serving as the Henry R. Kravis Professor of Leadership and Organizational Psychology at Claremont McKenna College and being a Visiting Scholar at Churchill College, Cambridge University. With nume...

On this episode of Self-Improvement Atlas, we are joined by Laetitia di Franco-Freitas, a Yoga and Pranayama instructor, and a Women's Circle facilitator. She is passionate about the mind, body, and soul connection and about finding ways to bring people together in the community so that a person doesn't practice self-care in relation to oneself only but for the good of all consciousness too. In th...

On this episode of Self-Improvement Atlas, we are joined by Gavin Colosimo, CFP®, a highly experienced senior financial advisor at First Financial, based in Melbourne, Australia. With nearly two decades of expertise in the financial planning industry, Gavin specializes in areas such as SMSF, retirement planning, and aged care advice. Drawing upon his extensive professional background and personal...

Personality assessments serve as valuable tools for measuring various aspects of an individual's personality traits, characteristics, and behavior. Widely utilized in psychology, career development, and team building, these assessments offer unique insights into our inner workings. While there is a wide array of personality assessments available, they can be compared based on key factors to determ...

On this episode of Self-improvement Atlas, we are joined by Vicky Liu, a certified Yoga and Meditation teacher who has a background in Psychology and primary mental health care. She shares with us her passion for human well-being and how her journey led her to discover the amazing benefits of yoga and mindfulness practices. Throughout our conversation, Vicky provides us with insightful knowledge o...

In this episode of Self-Improvement Atlas, we dive into the topic of personal financial planning with the help of Jake Seraphin, a certified financial planner at Steigerwald, Gordon, & Koch in the United States. With his experience in analyzing and developing recommendations for savings and investment allocation and insurance needs, as well as working as a relationship manager and financial ad...

We're excited to have you join us on the Self-improvement Atlas, where we delve into the fascinating world of brain health and performance. Today, we're honored to have Dr. Julie Fratantoni as our guest, a distinguished cognitive neuroscientist at the Center for BrainHealth, University of Texas at Dallas, and the Head of Operations for The BrainHealth Project™. Drawing from her vast experience and...

Join us on Self-improvement Atlas as we explore the use of insurance protection and the myth of the use of insurance as life protection, savings, and investments. Our guest for today is Erica Miles, a passionate financial planning and protection educator at How Money Works, United States. Being a wife and a mother to three small children, it's time we start learning how to pass on financial wealth...

Have you ever wondered about the significance of insurance protection and when to start availing it? In this episode of Self-improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, our host, Aditi Kutty, engages in a conversation with Paul Milbourne, AdvDip FS, a distinguished business protection specialist and personal life and income protection insurance adviser from Australia. Paul's mission...

What to start when it comes to investment? Have you ever wondered what amount we should start investing in? Do not worry as we have an investment management expert here to give you some enlightenment.  Our host in this episode of Self-improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, Aditi Kutty, engages in a conversation with Brendan Frazier, the founder of Wired Planning, the host of The...

Join us in the latest episode of Self-Improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, where we explore a topic that's relevant to our daily lives: social media. How would your life be different if social media didn't exist? Can we truly live without it? Our host, Gabriella Joustra, sits down with Dina Sargeant, a media and communications graduate who has grown up in a communicative famil...

Welcome to the latest episode of Self-improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast! In today's show, we delve into the fascinating world of nutrition and its impact on mental wellness. Are you curious about the different types of healthy diets and how they can benefit you? And, have you ever wondered if eating better could actually increase your lifespan and help you age gracefully? Jo...

People say it’s too early to start retirement planning before 50, so when is exactly the right time to start retirement planning? Can we start doing it at least when we are 25 years old? What types of financial products should we consider when it comes to retirement planning? In this episode of Self-improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast host, Aditi Kutty, sits down with Daniel T...

Are you curious about genetic testing and how accurate it really is? Wondering if there are other ways to learn about personality traits beyond genetic testing? Join host Aditi Kutty on this episode of Self-improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, as she talks with Ushtavaity Davar Canteenwalla, a board certified licensed genetic counselor with nearly 18 years of experience in cli...

Being kind, stubborn, or sweet – where does our personality come from? Does it come from our parents or our environment? How do genetics actually affect personality? In this episode of Self-improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast host, Aditi Kutty, sits down with Elizabeth Varga, MS, CGC, is a licensed genetic counselor and the Director of Clinical Genomics Research and Developmen...

What do leadership integrity and credibility look like? Is it someone who can lead a team professionally? What skills are needed for someone to be capable of leading a team? In this episode of Self-improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast host, Aditi Kutty, sits down with Prof. Tony L. Simons—a Louis B. Schaeneman Jr. Professor of Innovation & Dynamic Management, who teaches or...

What kind of characteristics can be seen as democratic leadership and autocratic leadership style? In terms of leading a team and organization, which is preferred in this era?  In this episode of Self-improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast host, Aditi Kutty, sits down with Stuart Sidle, Ph. D., an industrial-organizational psychologist, the Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences...

Aging has been described as the primary risk factor for neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s diseases, Parkinson’s diseases, and dementia. How does aging affect our personal life and development? What should we do to prevent aging brain and memory loss moving forward? In this episode of Self-improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast host, Aditi Kutty, sits down with Dr. Jonatha...

Have you ever had trouble falling asleep? Sleep disorders can develop as a result of repeated bad sleeping patterns. What are the early signs, and how can we improve our sleep to benefit our brains and mental health? In this episode of Self-improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Aditi Kutty sits down with Sean P.A. Drummond, Ph. D., Professor of Clinical Neuroscience and Di...

2022 in review: from financial security to romantic partner; We have covered quite a variety of topics regarding personal science. Need a quick refreshment on what you have gathered under your belt so far? In this episode of Self-improvement Atlas, host Aditi Kutty wraps this year’s lesson into a comprehensive conclusion. We’re deeply grateful to the guests and YOU for making this series possible....

“Red flags” is a term used colloquially to describe undesirable traits, but what about real red flags? What are the signs that scream ‘danger’? In this episode of Self-improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Aditi Kutty sits down with Tamara Caswell, an individual and couple’s counselor who works on the stolen lands of the Wadawurrung peoples of the Kulin nation.  She is a h...

In this episode of Self-improvement Atlas: The Personal Science Insights Podcast, host Aditi Kutty sits down with Dr. Mark Williams, a professor of cognitive neuroscience with 25 years of experience conducting behavioral and brain imaging research.  Mark shares that intelligence is how adaptable you can be in the environment that you live in. So, how should we train ourselves to be intelligent and...

It’s common knowledge that physical exercise can lead to a better, healthier brain. It has the power to reduce depression and anxiety, prevent dementia, and Alzheimer’s, and a good group fitness regimen can enhance our sense of community. But what are the best exercises for our mental health? How often should we exercise, and when?  Ryan Marinelli has worked in health and fitness settings for eigh...