The Locker Room

From the highs of a win to the disappointments of a loss, the outcomes for our sporting teams extend beyond well beyond field or court. Join Jessica Naunton and I on ABCNQ as we discuss the contagious nature of emotions in the community.

Times of grief can leave us feeling a range of emotions. What do we know about grief and how can we look after ourselves during this time? Join Jess Naunton and I on ABCNQ as we discuss grief and managing overwhelm.

Undoubtedly, our world is probably too full of notifications, likes, pings, and other rings of life. So is dopamine fasting a ‘thing’ or a fad with a catchy title? Join Jessica Naunton and I on ABCNQ as we discuss dopamine and what strategies work to help us slow down and reduce the overwhelm.

You may pause, but time marches on. Is procrastination laziness, or is there more to it? Whilst described as the thief of time, join Jessica Naunton and I on ABCNQ as we discuss the nitty gritty of procrastination and how you can overcome it.

Social comparison places your social and personal worth against the worth of others. So how does the new app Be Real compare to platforms such as Instagram and Snapchat? Does it help normalise ‘real’ or is it simply another social media app designed to increase our vulnerabilities? Join Jessica Naunton and I on ABCNQ as we discuss the effects of social media on social comparison.

Connecting with others means investing time in broadening and strengthening relationships. Join Jessica Naunton and I on ABCNQ as we discuss key ways to connect with others.

You’ve landed the job, yet head in on day one feeling nervous. Why does this happen and what can you do about it? Join Jessica Naunton and I on ABCNQ as we discuss success when starting a new job.

Did you know that if you have a plan B, then plan A is less likely to work? Why food tastes better when someone else makes it? And there’s a reason we want to squeeze cute things! Join Henry Bretz and I on ABCNQ as we discuss the facts about humans that make us truly fascinating (and at times, illogical!!).

Macbeth once said, “Anticipation is better than realization”. So why is it that the planning of a holiday can sometimes feel as enjoyable as actually going?! Join Henry Bretz and I on ABCNQ as we discuss the science of anticipation.

Burnout was a term first coined in the 1970s. 50 years on, is it still relevant? What are its signs? And what can you do if it’s happening to you? Join Henry Bretz and I on ABCNQ as we discuss the science of burnout

Moving to a new life might be exciting, but it can also be a stress and a worry. Join Henry Bretz and I on ABCNQ as we discuss what happens to us psychologically when we move to a new location.

A complex emotion, awe can be positive or negative and present when we experience something ‘vast’ that changes a part of our understanding of the world. Join Henry Bretz and I on ABCNQ as we discuss the science of awe

Endurance Al Jefferson has just won Race Across America in the incredible time of 10 days and 15 minutes. Listen to his recount of the highs and lows of the race. I then joined the conversation to discuss the performance-enhancing effects of journaling your progress.

This is from the Audiobook, The Elite . Ch3 - Success on Autopilot is one of the most popular chapters (after Embrace the Suck!) If you'd like to purchase the full audiobook, visit my website - just choose carefully as there is both an ebook and audiobook version!

Whether you’re adjusting to a major life change, managing everyday living, or working towards a personal milestone, journaling is a simple activity with high returns. Join Henry Bretz and I on ABCNQ as we discuss the science of journaling.

The adage is that money can’t buy you happiness – but is that actually true? It turns out the science behind what brings you happiness is the key to this question. Join Henry Bretz and I on ABCNQ as we discuss the relationship between money and our emotions.

Psychology has long known that the way you think matters! But do you know your dominant thinking style, and how is it affecting your life? Join Henry Bretz and I on ABCNQ as we discuss the psychology of how you think. 

Ahead of The Festival of Stories, Jayne Arlett and I enjoyed a conversation with Ray Dickson on ABC Breakfast. What do you need to consider for business success and how can you develop a high performance mindset?

You probably don’t need to read the science to know that music is a great strategy to change and improve your mood! Join Henry Bretz and I on ABCNQ as we discuss the psychology of music on mood.

A significant part of being a successful leader is being able to motivate others to action and common goals. When done right, you build trust, respect, and rapport and eventually bring others towards your goals. But what happens when it goes wrong? How can you tell the difference between manipulation and influence? And what can you do if it’s happening to you? Join Henry Bretz and I on ABCNQ just...

We know that our emotions are strongly tied to our beliefs and hopes. What then does it mean when someone or something we support experiences success or disappointment? To find out join Henry Bretz and I on ABCNQ just after the 9:30 am news.

With 26 years working within the NRL I sat down and spoke with Ray Thompson from the NQ Cowboys to discuss what being a Mental Skills Coach involves.

A curious observation is the first step in the decision-making process. So what then is the curious observer thinking, and how can we use it to better our lives? Join Henry Bretz and I on ABCNQ as we discuss getting to know the curious observer.

Living in a world designed for right-handed people forces lefties to come up with creative solutions. With an estimated 11% of the population being left-handed its interesting to review the research on brain hemispheres, decision making, sports and how emotions are organised. Join Henry Bretz and I on ABCNQ as we discuss life as a left-hander!

Life is too short for bad coffee and books you don’t love! When reading books for personal development it can be challenging to take the lightbulb moments and translate them into ongoing wisdom. Join Henry Bretz and I on ABCNQ as we discuss some rules to follow when wanting to retain more information.