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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 ...
The Rise of Parasocial Relationships
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The Rise of Parasocial Relationships
Pub Choir Goes Global with Astrid Jorgensen
Aug. 15, 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...
Pub Choir Goes Global with Astrid Jorgensen
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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...
The Karma of Success with Liz Tran
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The Karma of Success with Liz Tran
Challenging toxic wellness culture and gender rules with Steph Claire Smith
July 17, 2023

Challenging toxic wellness culture and gender rules with Steph Claire Smith

Steph Claire Smith is a model, a business owner, author, podcast host, and she is a wife and mum to two-year-old Harvey. Together with her best friend Laura Henshaw, Steph co-founded KIC (formerly known as Keep It Cleaner): a...
Challenging toxic wellness culture and gender rules with Steph Claire Smith
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Challenging toxic wellness culture and gender rules with Steph Claire Smith
Baby Brain: is it real? with Dr Sarah McKay
July 10, 2023

Baby Brain: is it real? with Dr Sarah McKay

Around 85% of women will become a mother and most agree that pregnancy and parenthood are experiences that profoundly change us physically, psychologically, socially and spiritually. Sadly though, mothers, minds and brains ar...
Baby Brain: is it real? with Dr Sarah McKay
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Baby Brain: is it real? with Dr Sarah McKay
Understanding Narcissism: the distinction between Grandiose and Vulnerable Narcissism
July 3, 2023

Understanding Narcissism: the distinction between Grandiose and Vulnerable Narcissism

These days it seems like everyone is a Narcissist. The term 'narcissism' is a bit of a buzzword that is used to describe anyone who comes across as a little self absorbed, or 'full of themselves', but is that true? Is everyon...
Understanding Narcissism: the distinction between Grandiose and Vulnerable Narcissism
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Understanding Narcissism: the distinction between Grandiose and Vulnerable Narcissism
Tiny traumas with Dr Meg Arroll
June 26, 2023

Tiny traumas with Dr Meg Arroll

Not all of us have experienced huge childhood trauma. We’ve not been neglected, or physically, emotionally, or sexually abused in our formative years, and even today, there may not be anything inherently wrong with our life. ...
Tiny traumas with Dr Meg Arroll
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Tiny traumas with Dr Meg Arroll
The evolution of therapy
June 19, 2023

The evolution of therapy

As promised, this week Cass gives us a little history lessons in modern psychology and the evolution of therapy over the last 30-40 years. We've certainly come a long way since the days of reward or punishment. But what are t...
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The evolution of therapy
Is it all in the stars with Debra Silverman
June 12, 2023

Is it all in the stars with Debra Silverman

Debra Silverman holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology, and has more than four decades of experience as an astrologer and psychotherapist. Over the past 40 years of professional experience and private practice, she ha...
Is it all in the stars with Debra Silverman
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Is it all in the stars with Debra Silverman
How to shop for a psych
June 5, 2023

How to shop for a psych

Cass gets a lot of questions about accessing psychology services within Australia. It's not the most linear or straightforward of processes, between Medicare rebates, GP visits, and mental health plans... it can be quite conf...
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How to shop for a psych
Creating more time with Melissa Ambrosini and Nick Broadhurst
May 29, 2023

Creating more time with Melissa Ambrosini and Nick Broadhurst

Melissa Ambrosini is the bestselling author and host of the podcast, The Melissa Ambrosini Show. Named a 'self-help guru' by Elle Magazine, Melissa is on a mission to inspire women to create the most exciting and meaningful l...
Creating more time with Melissa Ambrosini and Nick Broadhurst
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Creating more time with Melissa Ambrosini and Nick Broadhurst
Is ADHD in adults a big old con?
May 22, 2023

Is ADHD in adults a big old con?

ADHD, especially in adult women, has been a hot topic on social media of late... with questions being raised around its diagnosis being a current trend. Even more so, since the BBC Panorama program, released an expose on priv...
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Is ADHD in adults a big old con?
Debunking modern witchcraft and other new age practices with Don Martin
May 15, 2023

Debunking modern witchcraft and other new age practices with Don Martin

The past few years there’s been a focus on individuals, being called to start to recognise and unpack our privilege, and look at behaviours or actions that might be harmful to others. The new age world has come under fire for...
Debunking modern witchcraft and other new age practices with Don Martin
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Debunking modern witchcraft and other new age practices with Don Martin
Why is everyone on the internet so mean?
May 8, 2023

Why is everyone on the internet so mean?

Lately, there's been a noticeable increase in people behaving badly on the internet, so this week Cass asks the very valid question,'Why are people on the internet so mean?'. Cass explores the history of this phenomenon, wher...
Why is everyone on the internet so mean?
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Why is everyone on the internet so mean?
Creating healthy digital boundaries with Dr Kristy Goodwin
May 1, 2023

Creating healthy digital boundaries with Dr Kristy Goodwin

Today, Cass is joined by Dr Kristy Goodwin. Dr Kristy is a Digital wellbeing & productivity researcher, consultant, speaker and author. Her latest book is called Dear Digital, We Need to Talk. It’s a guilt free guide to tamin...
Creating healthy digital boundaries with Dr Kristy Goodwin
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Creating healthy digital boundaries with Dr Kristy Goodwin
Why do we compulsively shop and spend? Let's talk money and trauma
April 24, 2023

Why do we compulsively shop and spend? Let's talk money and trauma

In this episode, Cass Dunn answers another listener question. This time around the links between unhealthy spending habits and childhood trauma.Why is it that sometimes when we find ourselves in times of stress, we hit the sh...
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Why do we compulsively shop and spend? Let's talk money and trauma
Life in a religious cult and finding meaning with Debbie Haski-Leventhal
April 17, 2023

Life in a religious cult and finding meaning with Debbie Haski-Leventhal

Debbie Haski-Leventhal grew up inside a religious cult. She escaped at 18 years old, after experiencing a life of abuse, poverty and servitude, and wondered if she’d ever experience a life of purpose and meaning.Debbie went o...
Life in a religious cult and finding meaning with Debbie Haski-Leventhal
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Life in a religious cult and finding meaning with Debbie Haski-Leventhal
Quitting: How to know when to hold and when to fold
April 10, 2023

Quitting: How to know when to hold and when to fold

In this weeks episode, Clinical Psychologist, Cass Dunn breaks down everything 'quitting'. And answers the question: how do we know when to hold, or fold?We hear, and are often sold, the idea that the only thing stopping us f...
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Quitting: How to know when to hold and when to fold
Why diets don't work with Lyndi Cohen
April 3, 2023

Why diets don't work with Lyndi Cohen

In this week’s episode Cass is joined by Lyndi Cohen - also known as the Nude Nutritionist. Lyndi is an anti diet dietitian, best selling author, and host of the ‘No Wellness Wankery’ podcast. Her latest book is Your Weight i...
Why diets don't work with Lyndi Cohen
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Why diets don't work with Lyndi Cohen
Why we procrastinate and what we can do about it
March 27, 2023

Why we procrastinate and what we can do about it

Procrastination is a universal struggle. When we leave things up to the very last minute, or we delay things and make it a 'future you' problem, it adds stress and overwhelm to our lives. So knowing all this, why do we contin...
Why we procrastinate and what we can do about it
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Why we procrastinate and what we can do about it
Simple changes to make now to avoid dementia with Dr Ginni Mansberg
March 20, 2023

Simple changes to make now to avoid dementia with Dr Ginni Mansberg

Many of us have been touched in some way by dementia. Perhaps you've had Grandparents or parents affected by dementia, or you're worried about your own parents, or yourself.In this conversation, Cass and Dr Ginni Mansberg exp...
Simple changes to make now to avoid dementia with Dr Ginni Mansberg
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Simple changes to make now to avoid dementia with Dr Ginni Mansberg
Understanding schemas and schema therapy
March 13, 2023

Understanding schemas and schema therapy

Have you heard about 'schemas' and 'schema therapy' but don't quite understand how it works? Responding to a listener voicemail, I explain schema therapy and walk through the 18 maladaptive schemas to help you understand them...
Understanding schemas and schema therapy
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Understanding schemas and schema therapy
Breaking free from self-limiting beliefs with Maria Thattil
March 6, 2023

Breaking free from self-limiting beliefs with Maria Thattil

Maria Thattil was propelled into the spotlight when she was crowned Miss. Universe Australia in 2020. She then went on to place in the Top 10 of the International Competition in 2021. She was the third woman of colour to repr...
Breaking free from self-limiting beliefs with Maria Thattil
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Breaking free from self-limiting beliefs with Maria Thattil