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The Health Habit with Dr Amantha Imber
Jan. 4, 2024

The Health Habit with Dr Amantha Imber

Cass talks to psychologist and author, Dr Amantha Imber about the surprisingly small changes that have the greatest potential to significantly improve your health. Amantha also shares her research into how you can personalise...
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The Health Habit with Dr Amantha Imber
A happy alternative to New Year's Resolutions.
Dec. 29, 2023

A happy alternative to New Year's Resolutions.

In this episode, Cass discusses the drawbacks of traditional New Year's resolutions and offers alternative approaches to setting goals for the new year.Takeaways: Traditional New Year's resolutions often lead to feelings of f...
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A happy alternative to New Year's Resolutions.
Addicted to Drama with Dr Scott Lyons
Dec. 20, 2023

Addicted to Drama with Dr Scott Lyons

Dr. Scott Lyons discusses the concept of drama addiction and how it can negatively impact relationships, causing fights, jealousy, and destructive patterns. People addicted to drama often seek chaos and attention, creating a ...
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Addicted to Drama with Dr Scott Lyons
Discovering your Best Possible Self
Dec. 14, 2023

Discovering your Best Possible Self

In this solo episode, Cass reflects on the importance of self-reflection. She shares two exercises for self-reflection and visualisation, guaranteed to inspire you to be your best self and live your best life, as we begin to ...
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Discovering your Best Possible Self
A Touch of the Madness with Larry Kasanoff
Dec. 5, 2023

A Touch of the Madness with Larry Kasanoff

Larry Kasanoff, legendary Hollywood producer and author of 'A Touch of the Madness,' shares his experiences and insights on creativity and innovation. He discusses the inspiration behind his book and the importance of embraci...
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A Touch of the Madness with Larry Kasanoff
3 Mindful Minutes: Savouring
Dec. 3, 2023

3 Mindful Minutes: Savouring

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...
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3 Mindful Minutes: Savouring
Understanding Learned Helplessness & How to Overcome It
Nov. 30, 2023

Understanding Learned Helplessness & How to Overcome It

In this solo episode, Cass shares the definition of Learned Helplessness, how it was first identified by psychologists and how it might be impacting you or someone you know. Tune in to hear the power of 'Learned Optimism' as ...
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Understanding Learned Helplessness & How to Overcome It
3 Mindful Minutes: Essentialism
Nov. 26, 2023

3 Mindful Minutes: Essentialism

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...
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3 Mindful Minutes: Essentialism
Cleaning your trauma with Yemi Penn
Nov. 22, 2023

Cleaning your trauma with Yemi Penn

Cass talks to Yemi Penn about her experience growing up in London and Nigeria, and her decision to 'run away' to Sydney on the other side of the world.Yemi shares the moment she realised she was in danger of transferring her ...
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Cleaning your trauma with Yemi Penn
3 Mindful Minutes: Practising Mudita
Nov. 19, 2023

3 Mindful Minutes: Practising Mudita

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...
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3 Mindful Minutes: Practising Mudita
3 Mindful Minutes: The 3-minute breathing space
Oct. 30, 2023

3 Mindful Minutes: The 3-minute breathing space

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...
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3 Mindful Minutes: The 3-minute breathing space
3 Mindful Minutes: Living with integrity
Oct. 24, 2023

3 Mindful Minutes: Living with integrity

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 ...
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3 Mindful Minutes: Living with integrity
Outgroups, "Othering" and a healing meditation
Oct. 18, 2023

Outgroups, "Othering" and a healing meditation

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...
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Outgroups, "Othering" and a healing meditation
Hard Truths about Self-Loss with Sara Kuburic
Oct. 9, 2023

Hard Truths about Self-Loss with Sara Kuburic

Cass talks with existential therapist, Dr Sara Kuburic aka "The Millennial Therapist" about what it means to lose your Self and why it's so important to do the work of re-connecting with your true Self.Cass and Sara discuss: ...
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Hard Truths about Self-Loss with Sara Kuburic
What's your personal brand?
Oct. 4, 2023

What's your personal brand?

What can people expect from their interactions with you, professionally or personally? You don't have to be an influencer or entrepreneur to have a personal brand.This week, Cass discusses how to be intentional about the imag...
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What's your personal brand?
Beating Burnout with Amelia Nagoski
Sept. 26, 2023

Beating Burnout with Amelia Nagoski

Cass sits down with Amelia Nagoski, who co-authored (with her identical twin sister, Emily Nagoski) the NYT bestselling book, "Burnout: The Secret to Solving Your Stress Cycle".Amelia shares that it is not just being a woman ...
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Beating Burnout with Amelia Nagoski
Russell Brand, Conspiracy Theories and Cognitive Biases
Sept. 19, 2023

Russell Brand, Conspiracy Theories and Cognitive Biases

Why do we believe the things we do? Why do we struggle to believe 'nice' people can do bad things? What leads someone to believe conspiracy theories? In light of the accusations made against Russell Brand this week and his as...
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Russell Brand, Conspiracy Theories and Cognitive Biases
The Queen of Clean with Chantel Mila
Sept. 11, 2023

The Queen of Clean with Chantel Mila

Chantel Mila began sharing ideas for creating 'pockets of peace' in your home during pandemic lockdowns. Just three years later, her eco-friendly home cleaning and styling videos have attracted an audience of millions worldwi...
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The Queen of Clean with Chantel Mila
What do you do for fun?
Sept. 5, 2023

What do you do for fun?

We all know how important play is for children, but it's just as important for grown-ups! In the busyness of life, we consider hobbies to be trivial and time-wasting, and can find ourselves being weighed down by responsibilit...
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What do you do for fun?
The human capacity for cruelty with Dr Gwen Adshead
Aug. 29, 2023

The human capacity for cruelty with Dr Gwen Adshead

Cass sits down with Dr Gwen Adshead, one of Britain's leading forensic psychiatrists who has spent 30 years providing therapy to violent criminals including killers, arsonists, stalkers, gang members and those who are normall...
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The human capacity for cruelty with Dr Gwen Adshead
The Rise of Parasocial Relationships
Aug. 24, 2023

The Rise of Parasocial Relationships

This week, Cass is talking about Parasocial Relationships; that is the one-sided relationship between a media figure and a fan. She discusses how even 'micro-influencers' can be the object of parasocial relationships and how ...
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The Rise of Parasocial Relationships
Pub Choir Goes Global with Astrid Jorgensen
Aug. 14, 2023

Pub Choir Goes Global with Astrid Jorgensen

This week, Cass sits down with Astrid Jorgensen, founder and Director of the iconic Pub Choir. Astrid shares the story of how pub choir got started, the tipping point when pub choir became a global sensation, and the surprisi...
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Pub Choir Goes Global with Astrid Jorgensen
Bouncing forward in business, body and motherhood with Tiff Hall
July 31, 2023

Bouncing forward in business, body and motherhood with Tiff Hall

It's a full circle moment on Crappy to Happy as Tiff Hall returns to join Cass behind the mic. This time, not as a cohost but as guest, to reflect on the last few years of challenges: including bouncing forward post babies, b...
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Bouncing forward in business, body and motherhood with Tiff Hall
The Karma of Success with Liz Tran
July 24, 2023

The Karma of Success with Liz Tran

Before starting her executive coaching company for CEO's and Founders, 'Reset', Liz Tran spent a decade in tech, most recently as the only female executive at a top venture capital firm. For most of her career, Liz Tran was s...
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The Karma of Success with Liz Tran