Another Perspective

Berrin Bas

Join host Berrin Bas on ‘Another Perspective’, where engaging conversations with thought leaders and change-makers from diverse fields inspire and empower you. Explore how real-life experiences intersect with scientific research, offering actionable insights to enhance both your personal and professional journey. Tune in and transform your perspective!

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  1. 2025. 11. 06.

    Episode 4: Embracing a Kinder Model for Resilience with Dr. Alison Bishop

    🎧 Episode 4: Embracing a Kinder Model for Resilience with Dr. Alison Bishop In this episode, I’m delighted to have Dr. Bishop as my guest, inviting us to see resilience through a kinder lens. 🌿 In this episode, we explore: 🌱 What drew her to study resilience 💫 What “embracing a kinder model for resilience” means for her 🌍 How the interplay between us and our environment shapes our resilience 🔄 Seeing resilience as a cyclical process ✨ Discovering your Resilience Signature 💗 Practices to nurture resilience in a gentler way ✨ About Dr. Alison Bishop Dr. Bishop is an educator, researcher, and practitioner in resilience, dedicated to helping individuals and organizations thrive in the face of adversity. As a faculty member at the Institute of Positive Psychology Coaching, she trains coaches, leaders, and professionals in resilience and well-being. Her work supports high-achieving professional women who juggle multiple care roles — often between parents, children, and work — to embrace a kinder, more compassionate model of resilience. Resources: Bishop, A. (2025). Embracing a Kinder Model for Coaching Resilience: Part Two – the Resilience Signature. Journal of Positive Psychology Coaching (JPPC), 2, 1–24. https://www.journal.theippc.com/article/129195-embracing-a-kinder-model-for-coaching-resilience-part-two-the-resilience-signature Follow Another Perspective on Instagram: @another_perspective_podcast #AnotherPerspectivePodcast #Resilience #ResilienceJourney #KinderModelOfResilience #PositivePsychology #SelfDevelopment #Wellbeing

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  2. 2025. 09. 28.

    Episode 3: Resilience Beyond a Mental Skill with Seda Erkman: "You can't move forward in life leaving your body behind."

    Resilience Beyond a Mental Skill with Seda Erkman "You can't move forward in life leaving your body behind." In this episode, I am joined by dear Seda Erkman who very generously shares not only her wisdom and practices but also her own story of how resilience has evolved in her life. Seda Erkman is a psychologist, yoga teacher, and healer who weaves together psychology, somatic work, and spiritual practices to support people’s resilience and wellbeing. She has been working one-on-one with clients for many years. Seda holds a BA in Psychology from Brown University and an MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from NYU. Alongside her academic foundation, she completed a three-year Gestalt Coaching Training Program and has been working one-on-one with clients for many years. She’s also a Yoga Alliance certified teacher with over a decade of experience, trained in Somatic Experiencing, Reiki, Sound Therapy, and Shamanic practices. Today she combines these modalities to support her clients’ mental, emotional, physical, and energetic wellbeing—helping them live more from their worth, not their wounds. She offers sessions in London, Istanbul, and online. Learn more about Seda's work: www.sedaerkman.com Follow Seda Erkman’s work on Instagram: @soundofseda In our conversation, we explore:
 🌿 How Seda defines resilience through her lived journey and experiences
 🔑Turning points in her path and what kept her going
 🌀 Resilience as a whole-being capacity beyond a mental skill
 🌐 The role of our bodies and nervous system capacity in building and sustaining resilience
 🎵 Sound therapy as a method to regulate our nervous system
 🔮 Daily practices and rituals to widen our nervous system capacity

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  3. 2025. 08. 28.

    Episode 2: What Builds Our Unique Resilience? Exploring Insights from Therese Joyce

    What Builds Our Unique Resilience? In Episode 2, I'm joined by Therese Joyce, founder of ⁠Snow Daisy⁠ who brings her unique experience and perspective on resilience. Therese Joyce is a coach, consultant, and clown, with extensive leadership experience and a Master's in Applied Positive Psychology. She spent nine years asPrincipal of an international school in Toronto and four years as Associate Director at the Centre for Wellbeing Science at the University of Melbourne. A passionate traveller, she has visited 64 countries so far and is fascinated by how humans communicate, understand emotions, and bring kindness into the way we work. Therese is the founder of Snow Daisy, an organisation helping people work better together. She's worked across education, health, local government, not-for-profit, and commercial sectors. She also facilitates the Asia PacificInternational Positive Psychology Association's Workplace and Organisations Community of Practice. When she's not working or traveling, Therese plays drums in anAfro-Brazilian percussion band and trains in physical theatre. Together, we explore resilience from multiple angles: How Therese's understanding of resilience evolved over timeThe role of community and systemic approach in sustaining resilienceThree key components shaping her personal resilienceHow travel and cultural experiences influence resilienceThe impact of humor and playfulness on resilience Learn more about Therese Joyce's work: snowdaisy.com.au Resources mentioned: 1. Harvard Grant Study: Embracing community helps us live longer 2. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Psychology Today article 3. Roy Baumeister: The Fundamental Need to Belong 4. Susan David: Emotional Agility - TED talk 5. Peter Gray: Play 6. Manfred Kets de Vries: Teaching CEOs how to play 7. Stephen Portges & Deb Dana: Glimmers: green flags to feel safe 8. Carl Rogers: Unconditional Positive Regard 9. Christopher Peterson: Other People Matter: The Power of Positive Relationships 10. Japanese philosophy (wabi-sabi): The value of imperfection Follow Another Perspective on Instagram: @another_perspective_podcast

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Join host Berrin Bas on ‘Another Perspective’, where engaging conversations with thought leaders and change-makers from diverse fields inspire and empower you. Explore how real-life experiences intersect with scientific research, offering actionable insights to enhance both your personal and professional journey. Tune in and transform your perspective!