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Mindfulness & Acceptance Episodes
Mindfulness is the present moment, non-judgemental awareness that allows you to witness your experience both externally and internally and make more wise choices rather than react emotionally or on automatic pilot. It is the foundation of any kind of lasting change.
Dermot Whelan was one of Ireland's most successful radio hosts and television presenters for over 20 years. When he had a panic attack on the way to performing at a comedy festival, he decided to put aside his scepticism and ...
Anger is an emotion we often struggle to navigate. In this solo episode, I'm sharing the recent experience of one of my clients, who was grappling with intense feelings of anger. As a psychologist, I recognise that anger ofte...
Hi from my mum's wardrobe. I'm on holiday in Australia and taking a break from my packing to share a personal update that highlights how unpredictable life can be. My family has recently faced some unexpected challenges, incl...
This week, we're diving into parts work, with an introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and how you can apply it as a tool for self-healing. We'll explore how recognising and connecting with different parts of ...
This is an encore episode: Throwing back to 2019 when Cass interviewed Ariel Garten, the founder of the Muse Brain Sensing Headband.Meditation is a thousand year old practice but Ariel has found a way to bring that practice ...
Cass responds to a listener question about how to live with uncertainty. She discusses the psychological concept of 'Intolerance of Uncertainty', its impact on mental health, particularly anxiety and worry, and explains how w...
This week Cass chats with Samantha Skelly, founder and CEO of Pause Breathwork about the power of the breath to reduce stress and anxiety, heal your body, create clarity in your mind and connect with your intuition. Samantha ...
Cass breaks down some of the key aspects of Buddhist philosophy and practice as they relate to living a happier and more peaceful life. She shares a little about how modern approaches to therapy have incorporated some of the...
In this episode, Cass explores the topic of mindfulness meditation and when it might not have positive benefits. She delves into the adverse effects of mindfulness and the importance of trauma-informed meditation training. Sh...
Finding ways to plumb the joy out of positive experiences can help to build resilience when things aren't going well.Connect with Cass: www.crappytohappypod.com hello@crappytohappypod.com www.instagram.com/crappytohappypod w...
Discover the simple but profound concept of Essentialism to reduce stress, cultivate mastery, deepen relationships and live a life of meaning.Discern what is absolutely essential, then eliminate everything that is not, so you...
In this week's 3 Mindful Minutes, Cass shares the ancient Buddhist practice of 'Mudita', which loosely translates to 'sympathetic joy'.Mudita means being happy for other people's happiness. Tune in to hear how it can profound...
Learn the art of the three minute breathing space to centre yourself emotionally.In these short-casts, Cass Dunn, Clinical Psychologist & Mindfulness Meditation teacher gives you tips and advice on how to feel a little less c...
Learn to live with integrity.In these short-casts, Cass Dunn, Clinical Psychologist & Mindfulness Meditation teacher gives you tips and advice on how to feel a little less crappy and a little more happy in just 3 minutes. To ...
At a time when the world feels more divided than ever, Cass shares the psychology of 'othering' and the biases that cause humans to turn on each other. She invites you to practice one of her favourite meditations known to inc...
Meg Durham is a former teacher who saw firsthand the devastating impacts of teacher burnout and exhaustion. She decided she had to do something about it, and has dedicated her professional life to improving the health and wel...
Introducing the first of many new solo episodes where I'll explain a psychological idea or experiment I think will help you feel happier, healthier and more fulfilled. In this episode I explain Dr Dan Siegel's concept of the ...
In this episode, Cass talks with Johann Hari, the New York Times best-selling author of “Chasing the Scream” and “Lost Connections” who is also famous for his TED Talks which have garnered over 80 million views. After experie...
This episode is Part Two of Cass’ conversation with Dr Kristin Neff about Self-Compassion. In the previous episode, Dr Neff explained the far-reaching benefits of self-compassion and how to apply it in your life. This week, s...
In this episode, Cass talks to Dr Kristin Neff, who is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion. Dr Neff shares how her discovery of Buddhist philosophy including mindfulness and compassion helped her get through a difficult...
In this episode, Cass talks with Josh Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus aka “The Minimalists” about the unexpected joy and meaning that becomes available to you when you re-evaluate all of your relationships, starting with y...
Kristy Goodwin sheds light on how our use of technology is affecting our productivity and attention and offers realistic advice for setting reasonable boundaries and regaining our mental space. Kristy gives host Cass Dunn gre...
Meditation is a thousand year old practice but Ariel has found a way to bring that practice into the 21st century with her breakthrough technology Muse: The Brain Sensing Headband. Her mission is to help people do a deep dive...
We are at an incredibly challenging time on the planet right now. Depression and anxiety are on the rise and we’re starting to see that our current global paradigm needs to change in order for us to survive. Tom Cronin is an ...
