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Our mission is to have candid conversations that dig a little deeper using an evidence-based framework. We want to stimulate critical thinking about everyday issues and how they link to us as Christians, ABCs (Australian-born Chinese) and millennials. We talk about life, purpose, happiness, having a healthy relationship with money, investing, raising positivity, goals and inspirations, and how these fit in with our faith. We explore positive psychology, cognitive bias, neuroplasticity, behavioural economics and the science of life!

  1. 11/14/2023

    The Final (face to face) episode

    As a new chapter in each of our lives begin we reflect on the benefits we gained from the podcast and how our learnings helped us get to where we are, and will help us going forward.

    The Final (face to face) episode

  2. 05/25/2022

    How do you make meaningful connections with people?

    Coming out of pandemic-induced restrictions has caused more than a few of us to feel unfamiliar or unacquainted with having connections with people! Are you feeling socially awkward lately as well? So how do we build or rebuild connection? How can we have encounters that are meaningful? (So sorry about the choppy audio! The mic setup was a bit funny. Will change it for next time.) Atlas of the Heart, Brene Brown https://brenebrown.com/book/atlas-of-the-heart/ How many hours does it take to make a friend? J.A Hall (2018) Journal of Social and Personal Relationships https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0265407518761225?journalCode=spra Simon Sinek podcast: Extreme listening with Deeyah Khan https://open.spotify.com/episode/6AzYlGUns8MmNVB3rwNWCZ?si=HyDcGV-4SDCmFbwQQmyYBg The Gottman Institute https://www.gottman.com/about/research/couples/ Big Talk https://www.makebigtalk.com/videos/ Follow us on instagram @freeforacatchup_podcast or email freeforacatchuppodcast@gmail.com Theme music credit: Give me some answers, The New Fools, sourced from: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Disclaimer: All opinions are our own and do not strictly represent the opinions of our religious affiliation (although you'd hope they align with our beliefs, and we definitely endeavour to have a Christian faith-based frame of reference).

    How do you make meaningful connections with people?

  3. 05/10/2022

    Is success about learning or proving you’re smart?

    Can intelligence change over time? Does it matter what your perspective and mindset really is? In this episode we talk about our encounters with the “growth mindset” concept and how it’s impacted our careers and lives. What does Esther do when she feels incompetent? Why does Amanda embrace challenges and "like" failing? Find out! Resources/References: “Mindset” by Carol Dweck https://www.bookdepository.com/Mindset-Updated-Edition-Dr-Carol-Dweck/9781472139955 | Big Life Journal https://biglifejournal.com/ | Growth Mindset Institute https://www.growthmindsetinstitute.org/ | Follow us on instagram @freeforacatchup_podcast or email freeforacatchuppodcast@gmail.com Theme music credit: Give me some answers, The New Fools, sourced from: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Disclaimer: All opinions are our own and do not strictly represent the opinions of our religious affiliation (although you'd hope they align with our beliefs, and we definitely endeavour to have a Christian faith-based frame of reference).

    Is success about learning or proving you’re smart?

  4. 04/08/2021

    What can you learn from marriage, birth and parenting?

    (This episode was recorded in November 2020) We chat about analogies of birth, the value of sleep and its impact on mental health. Also about paying attention to all aspects of our lives, and the similarities between parenting and leadership. This episode is fairly anecdotal in nature (and totally an opinion piece!), but is a practical application of theory! No studies were referenced but below are some handy websites that have a science-based perspective to parenting: https://scienceofmom.com/about/ https://www.parentingscience.com/baby-sleep-patterns.html And an article on how establishing routine during times of uncertainty can reduce anxiety and stress: https://thriveglobal.com/stories/establishing-routines-during-uncertainty/ Post natal depression and anxiety are real for both mums and dads and can be treated. Visit panda.org.au Listen to Michelle Obama's podcast on marriage: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2n57zGznX7ZXlkGC0I521o?si=125339b34a4645cf Also huge shoutout to @biglittlefeelings https://biglittlefeelings.com/ who provide neuroscience-based practical advice for emotional processing and parenting children. Follow us on instagram @freeforacatchup_podcast or email freeforacatchuppodcast@gmail.com Theme music credit: Give me some answers, The New Fools, sourced from: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Disclaimer: All opinions are our own and do not strictly represent the opinions of our religious affiliation (although you'd hope they align with our beliefs, and we definitely endeavour to have a Christian faith-based frame of reference).

    What can you learn from marriage, birth and parenting?

  5. 03/24/2021

    What's your personal mission statement?

    (This episode was recorded in March 2020) A long overdue episode where we catch up on how Esther’s job hunt went, and explore our personal values and mission statements! #worklife #personalvalues #missionstatements | Brene’s List of Values: https://daretolead.brenebrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Values.pdf | Simon Sinek’s video What Aligned WHYs Look Like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG1c2gaeSF4 | Follow us on instagram @freeforacatchup_podcast or email freeforacatchuppodcast@gmail.com Theme music credit: Give me some answers, The New Fools, sourced from: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Disclaimer: All opinions are our own and do not strictly represent the opinions of our religious affiliation (although you'd hope they align with our beliefs, and we definitely endeavour to have a Christian faith-based frame of reference).

    What's your personal mission statement?

  6. 12/10/2019

    Episode 8 - Season Finale! How do you keep your 'why' front and centre?

    We discuss starting with ‘why’ and how that helps with change and adaptability, resilience building and making big decisions. We link it to gratitude, connection and feeling alone vs. being alone, and how change affects friendship. This season finale episode ties everything together! Simon Sinek's TED talk “Start with why” https://youtu.be/u4ZoJKF_VuA | Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith | Thinking Slow and Fast by Daniel Kahnemann | Evidence about planning holidays being more enjoyable than the holiday itself: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11482-009-9091-9#Sec33 | Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness by Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein | Any Ordinary Day by Leigh Sales. Follow us on instagram @freeforacatchup_podcast or email freeforacatchuppodcast@gmail.com Theme music credit: Give me some answers, The New Fools, sourced from: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Disclaimer: All opinions are our own and do not strictly represent the opinions of our religious affiliation (although you'd hope they align with our beliefs, and we definitely endeavour to have a Christian faith-based frame of reference).

    Episode 8 - Season Finale! How do you keep your 'why' front and centre?

  7. 10/22/2019

    Episode 7 - How do you have meaningful conversations?

    We converse about...conversations! This episode touches on communication skills, some techniques, and some differences between males and females. How do you exit a conversation? How do you enter a conversation mid-way? Do you prefer talking or are you ok with silence? Videos, podcasts and concepts we reference: Celeste Headlee’s TED talk 10 ways to have have better conversation: https://www.ted.com/talks/celeste_headlee_10_ways_to_have_a_better_conversation?language=en Motivational interviewing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motivational_interviewing Perfectly imperfect podcast with Christine and Regina: https://perfectlyimperfect.simplecast.com/episodes/54-man-feelings Hawthorne effect: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-hawthorne-effect-2795234 Theories about the psychology differences between men and women: we didn’t reference it, but check out “Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus” by John Gray.

    Episode 7 - How do you have meaningful conversations?

  8. 09/24/2019

    Episode 6 - What's your end game?

    Have you ever thought about what exactly it is you are aiming for in life? What does it really mean to ‘never have to work a day in your life’? A lot of us are in love with the idea, but when we’re asked to articulate exactly what that means to us...we can’t! Rob seems to have thought long and hard about it though, and he has an answer! Link with Rob: www.linkedin.com/in/robert-endgame, https://www.youtube.com/user/nuskinageloc Follow us on instagram @freeforacatchup_podcast or email freeforacatchuppodcast@gmail.com Theme music credit: Give me some answers, The New Fools, sourced from: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Disclaimer: All opinions are our own and do not strictly represent the opinions of our religious affiliation (although you'd hope they align with our beliefs, and we definitely endeavour to have a Christian faith-based frame of reference).

    Episode 6 - What's your end game?
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Our mission is to have candid conversations that dig a little deeper using an evidence-based framework. We want to stimulate critical thinking about everyday issues and how they link to us as Christians, ABCs (Australian-born Chinese) and millennials. We talk about life, purpose, happiness, having a healthy relationship with money, investing, raising positivity, goals and inspirations, and how these fit in with our faith. We explore positive psychology, cognitive bias, neuroplasticity, behavioural economics and the science of life!

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  • Creator
    Amanda & Esther
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Amanda & Esther
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