The Reality Check Podcast

Zachary discusses his experience with depression. In this episode you will hear about his experiences with depression, the symptoms and impact on his day to day functioning. Part of this episode was recorded during a bout of major depression, which enables a first hand account of what it is like during a depressive episode, rather then a post hoc analysis from a state of normality. "When I am depr...

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Low self esteem can lead to self blame. In relationships this can result in putting your partners needs, wants and desires over yours. If left unchecked this process can result in an unhealthy relationship where issues are not addressed, and the potentially toxic or unhealthy relationships are not ended. In this episode, Zachary Phillips discusses his experience with self esteem within relationshi...

“The midwives wanted to send me home with some Panadol, giving me the instructions to return in two days when the contractions were more serious - the baby was out in six hours” - Maria Phillips. In this episode Maria Phillips joins the podcast and discusses how guided meditation, mindfulness and education helps with having a 'Calm Birth' . These lessons are then applied to the wider context of ev...

Zachary discusses trauma and how to heal. There is a risk of falling into the trap of defining ourselves based on our trauma. We might relive it over and over again -in our minds, contemplating what happened, wishing it was different. Or perhaps we are the complete opposite - running and hiding from it, doing everything we can to not accept the event as part of our past. Perhaps we do both. To hea...

Zachary discusses the impact that social media consumption has on our mental state. "Social media is a highlight reel of life - not a true representation of reality. People only post the best and worst of their lives, not the mundane" If this episode has resonated with you, I would love your support . Click here to find out more about my 1:1 coaching & counselling sessions.

Zachary discusses the benefits of starting daily meditation practice. He takes you through some examples and gives advice on how it can be implemented in your life. If this episode has resonated with you, I would love your support . Click here to find out more about my 1:1 coaching & counselling sessions.

Zachary discusses the concept of turning up to achieve success. If you want to accomplish something amazing, you first need to turn up and put the work in. Remember, the world owes you nothing, only you can shape your future. If this episode has resonated with you, I would love your support . Click here to find out more about my 1:1 coaching & counselling sessions.

Zachary introduces his new blog. Two blog posts are read titled: Is Suicide Selfish? & Antidepressants Saved My Life But Didn't Make It Worth Living . The Blog will primarily consists of posts related to mental health, motivation and business strategy, to martial arts and self-defence, philosophy, writing and teaching. If this episode has resonated with you, I would love your support . Click h...

Zachary discusses detachment - the concept of stepping back and observing a situation with out the emotion of the moment. Examples of how to detach are discussed as well as some examples that highlight the importance of how detachment can turn small successes into large victories Further reading: The Happiness Trap - Dr Russ Harris: thehappinesstrap.com Mindfulness in Plain English - Bhante Gunara...

Zachary discusses our tendency to waste time with out even realising it as well as how to get more time from your day, as well as what to do with it once you have it How much time are you wasting equation: Time spent (hours per day)/24*average life expectancy eg: 2/24*80=6.6 Further reading: The Four Hour Work Week - Tim Ferris: fourhourworkweek.com Extreme Ownership - Jocko Willink & Leif Bab...

Zachary discusses the cognitive bias of illusory superiority (our tendency to believe we are better then what we are), how to recognise it in yourself as well as how to take advantage of this knowledge with effective goal setting. Further reading: www.quora.com/Do-most-people-think-that-theyre-attractive If this episode has resonated with you, I would love your support . Click here to find out mor...