The Mindful Men Podcast Simon Rinne

Welcome to Episode 127 - Beat the Sunday blues



Have you ever got to lunchtime on Sunday and then felt this overwhelming sense of dread come over you? Has the thought of the week ahead made you feel anxious, stressed, depressed or just “meh”? And once those thoughts come in, did you find it hard to relax and enjoy the rest of your weekend?

 

Many of us can answer yes to all these questions – and whilst this is not a clinical diagnosis of anything… you may just have those Sunday Blues!

 

This week I’m diving into the Sunday Blues, including what they are and 5 tips to beat them back for good! So join me as we reframe our thoughts to enjoy our full weekend… and kickstart our week with some positivity!

 

Key points

 

In this episode, I share: 

·       Understanding the Sunday Blues

·       5 tips to beat the Sunday Blues

·       The Sunday Blues are a social construct

·       Looking forward to positive moments

·       Finding the fun in Sunday

·       Being present and mindful

·       Self-Care Sundays

 

Key quotes

 

“We can choose what we focus on. If we get to those Sunday blues and we focus on all the negatives, then that's where our brain is naturally going to go”

 

“When we're doing something fun. It takes our mind off the Sunday blues and the Mondayitis”

 

“Sunday blues and Mondayitis come along with extra pent up energy. So can you go out for a walk just before dinner or just after dinner”

     

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***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***

 

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Welcome to Episode 126 - Muscular Dystrophy with Rhiannon Anderson

  

Imagine your three year old daughter is in hospital, and recovering from surgery. The doctor enters the room and tells you she has been diagnosed with a genetic disorder that has no cure; and she would be lucky to survive until her 19th birthday. 

 

This is the story of Rhiannon Anderson; a law graduate, life coach and public speaker from Toowoomba in QLD. Rhiannon shares her story of living with Muscular Dystrophy, the physical and mental impacts, and how disability has shaped her life. 

 

She shares how she was bullied at school due to disability, but found a voice through studying law. Her path ultimately led to her establishing Living Abled – a life coaching business where Rhiannon inspires her clients to “live a life that is unapologetically theirs!”  

 

Join us as we get mindful about Muscular Dystrophy, disability, and the power in turning personal pain into purpose!

 

Key points

 

In this episode Rhiannon shares: 


Understanding Muscular Dystrophy
How Muscular Dystrophy impacts her
How Muscular Dystrophy was diagnosed
The mental toll of Muscular Dystrophy
Friendships and dating with Muscular Dystrophy

 

Key quotes

 

“muscular dystrophy is, is in the name muscle, so it impacts your muscles and dystrophy, basically, weakness”

 

“there's no treatment and oh, by the way, her prognosis, you're lucky to have it till she's 19, go home, love her, there's nothing you can do”

 

“The mental toll that it took was quite enormous.”

  

Connect with Rhiannon

Website: : https://livingabled.com.au

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living_abled/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingabledcoaching

   

Connect with Mindful Men

Website at www.mindful-men.com.au

Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2050441875316594

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXBNQmbj4ZQj3rzFAZALTA

 

***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***

 

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Welcome to Episode 125 - Unstoppable Dads with Matt Noonan



What does it take to be an unstoppable dad? This is the question that most of us dads ask ourselves in roundabout ways. Are we doing enough? Are we good enough? How can we be better?

 

The thing is… none of us received a manual on how to be a dad. We’re mostly going off intuition with a bit of support from other parents along the way. And this is good… but how do we be better?

 

Helping us discover our superhero qualities is Unstoppable Dad Matt Noonan. Matt is a husband, father and coach of mind and body. He’s also a dad on a mission – seeking to inspire dads of all ages to improve their mindset one day at a time. Join us as we chat everything dadding – from our fears and anxieties, to priorities, values and even creating work and life balance. 



In this episode Matt shares: 


The Inspiration Behind the Unstoppable Dad Project
Navigating Fatherhood
Pivoting Perspectives: From Failure to Achievement
The Power of Mindset in Overcoming Challenges
Values-Based Decision Making for Long-Term Goals
Sustainable Health and Fitness Strategies

 

Key quotes

“what unstoppable dad means is not only just keep going, but keep striving to be better”

 

“the highest priority for me is to actually spend a good amount of my time and be able to enjoy that time with my kids”

 

“the hardest part for me to overcome, was that feeling that I had failed”

  

Connect with Matt

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theunstoppabledad

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunstoppabledad

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-H37iePEvRdMFlmdGSLCnA

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1fDTMTBoJ7UidvJvJYSXGf?si=aae35ce138b840d6

   

Connect with Mindful Men

Website at www.mindful-men.com.au

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXBNQmbj4ZQj3rzFAZALTA

 

***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***

 

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Welcome to Episode 124 - Organisational Psychology with Clifford Morgan

  

Have you ever wondered why some workplaces are amazing places to be a part of, whilst others simply… suck? I have, and I’ve experienced both types of workplaces. And what I’ve come to understand is that workplace culture has a big part to play in how well an organisation operates. 

 

Great workplaces have inspiring leaders, engaged employees, shared values and strong work ethics. They’re adaptable, efficient, and effective; but they don’t forget the human side of doing business. The challenge is how do we arrive at this workplace utopia – and helping us do this are Organisational Psychologists. 

 

Joining me this week is Clifford Morgan from Lumian Consulting. Clifford served in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) for over 17 years before moving into organisational psychology. Clifford now combines his military discipline and focus with psychology to support workplaces to thrive. He’s also the author of the Coaching Leader, and provides great insight into workplace culture, values, conflict and teamwork. 

 

Key points

 

In this episode Clifford shares: 

·       Understanding Organisational Psychology

·       Addressing Workplace Challenges and Leadership Dynamics

·       Exploring Context-Based Leadership

·       The Balance of Flexibility and Responsibility in the Workplace

·       The Role of Organisational Values in Conflict Resolution

·       Leveraging Team Dynamics for Success

 

Key quotes

 

“A workplace that doesn't suck is probably where the leader’s expectations are met by the staff and the staff's expectations are met by the leaders.”

 

“the mechanics are the things that the team does … the dynamics is how they go about it”

 

“The primary benefit of [team profiling] … is the conversation that it sparks rather than the profile itself.”

  

Connect with Clifford

Website: www.lumian.com.au

Website: www.cliffordmorgan.com.au

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clifford-morgan-csp-946b6077/

   

Connect with Mindful Men

Website at www.mindful-men.com.au

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXBNQmbj4ZQj3rzFAZALTA

 

***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***

 

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Welcome to Episode 123 - Is this helpful?



Over the last few months, my mental health has been declining. Anxiety, stress and depression have been having a party, and this has had me re-visit my self-care and support systems. 

 

One of the most crucial supports I’ve had is my business wellness coach. He has helped me to reflect on my thoughts, feelings and behaviours and ask myself “is this helpful?”. The more I ask myself this question, the easier it is for me to switch off my emotional brain, and switch on my rational brain. This switch has improved my problem solving skills during my heightened moments. 

 

So let me share this tool with you, so you too can regain control of negative thoughts, feelings or behaviours. 

 

Key points

 

In this episode I share: 


How the stressors of business and moving house have impacted my mental health 
My work with my business wellness coach
Is this helpful? 
How to use this powerful mental health tool
Grounding myself in the moment

 

Key quotes

 

“Simon, is this helpful?”

 

“this is a powerful phrase that we can use to challenge these negative mindsets, or these feelings that we're having, or the behaviours that we're having, that are no longer serving us”

 

“We're switching on the rational brain. And so we can start problem solving here”

 

Find a business wellness coach:

Website: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/support/wellness-coaches

   

Connect with Mindful Men

Website at www.mindful-men.com.au

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXBNQmbj4ZQj3rzFAZALTA

 

***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***

 

Stay Mindful, Simon


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Welcome to Episode 122 - NDIS Support Coordination with Hannah Redford

  

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a complex system for people living with disability to navigate. It’s not just about getting funding for disability supports. It’s also about finding and connecting with the right providers; and dealing with review processes that are stressful and often re-traumatising. 

 

The role of a NDIS Support Coordinators is to help with this process; and joining me this week is Hannah Redford from Tulip Coordination. Hannah helps us to understand the NDIS, whilst sharing some of the lived experience of disability that enables her to thrive in this role. 

 

Key points

 

In this episode Hannah shares: 

·       Her background and lived experience of disability 

·       The role of a support coordinator

·       What is Choice and Control?

·       The importance of personalising support

·       Budgeting in the NDIS

·       The NDIS review process

 

Key quotes

 

“Not everyone who is on the NDIS gets a support coordinator. It's really only those who have a few more complexities”

 

“you taught me that I have choice and control”

 

“I also work with the LGBTIQ+ community and in particular, transgender participants, because although I am cis, I do understand a lot more about it than most support coordinators”

 

Connect with Hannah:

Website: www.tulipcoordination.com.au

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NDISTulipSupport

Podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/whatinthendisnow/

   

Connect with Mindful Men

Website at www.mindful-men.com.au

Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2050441875316594

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindful.men.aus

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-rinne-246207247/

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mindful.men.aus

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbXBNQmbj4ZQj3rzFAZALTA

 

***If anything triggers you from today's episode, please reach out to your support networks or seek professional help***

 

Stay Mindful, Simon


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