MAGICommons

Dr. Jiani Wu
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Paired with evidence-based research, the podcast co-explores how advancements in humanized leadership, neuroarts, learning science, and bio-cultural tech (and beyond) are converging to empower wonder-making new heroes who heal and embrace the magic within to transcend the limitations of the past toward collective flourishing. Sign up and stay tuned: https://www.magicademy.club/

  1. Imagine Otherwise: Science of Creative Wellbeing | Dr. Tasha Golden

    1D AGO

    Imagine Otherwise: Science of Creative Wellbeing | Dr. Tasha Golden

    What if creative wellbeing isn't about constant happiness, but about learning to imagine otherwise?  In this @MAGICommon’s conversation, @Dr. Tasha Golden challenges us to see the world like Lego bricks—deconstructible and ready to be rebuilt.  The gap between what is and what could be might feel challenging, but it's also where transformation begins.  Discover how to cultivate a creative mindset that turns tension into possibility, why rest is resistance, and how wonder becomes a daily practice.  Full Article: http://www.magicademy.club/neuroarts/imagine-otherwise-science-of-creative-wellbeing-dr-tasha-golden Explore Weekly Activations: https://app.magicademy.club #CreativeWellbeing #ImagineOtherwise #CreativeMindset #ArtAsHealing #CultivatingWonder #CreativityAndMentalHealth #WellbeingPractices #RestAsResistance #Spirituality #TransformativeImagination #CreativeThinkingSkills #PersonalAgency #SocialChange #Imagination 00:00 Introduction to Creativity and Wellbeing 02:14 How Tasha would greet an alien 03:18 The Power of Music and Personal Stories 07:04 Understanding Power in Creativity 11:10 The Trust Factor in Music and Connection 18:06 Imagining Otherwise: The Role of Creativity 21:05 Navigating the Gap Between Reality and Imagination 28:12 Wellbeing as a Constant State of Being 33:13 Reframing Community and Truth-Telling 33:44 Imagining Alternative Spaces for System Builders 35:03 The Role of Creativity in System Building 37:13 Creativity vs. Greed in Power Dynamics 38:32 The Creative Mindset and Societal Structures 41:05 Spirituality and Its Role in Well-Being 44:25 Compassion in the Face of Change 48:02 The Importance of Rest and Reflection 49:47 Childlike Wonder and Adult Creativity

    58 min
  2. Leadership & Teamwork Lessons from Toddlers | Dr. Hasan Merali

    DEC 21

    Leadership & Teamwork Lessons from Toddlers | Dr. Hasan Merali

    Discover how toddlers’ fearless curiosity and playful confidence reveal unexpected leadership lessons, a research-backed approach showing how childlike wonder sparks creativity, innovation, and teamwork. In this @MAGICademy conversation with @HasanMerali, we explore how embracing unstructured play, asking fearless questions, and taking bold risks help leaders unlock growth mindsets, foster psychological safety, and cultivate high-performing teams.  When toddler-inspired strategies become part of your leadership approach, your impact extends from personal transformation to more creative, connected, and innovative workplaces. Are you ready to awaken your inner toddler leader and lead with curiosity, confidence, and joy? #Leadership #Teamwork, #Creativity, #Innovation, #Play, #ChildlikeWonder, #ProblemSolving, #Teamwork Explore full article: http://www.magicademy.club/wonder-leadership/leadership-teamwork-lessons-from-toddlers-dr-hasan-merali Embody through Calibrations: https://app.magicademy.club 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Hassan Murali and His Work 00:56 The Connection Between Toddlers and Leadership 01:01 Dr. Hasan Greets the Alien 04:41 The Importance of Play in Adult Life 07:48 Creativity and Innovation Through a Toddler's Lens 11:15 Measuring Creativity: Insights from Toddlers 12:18 Teamwork Lessons from Toddlers 13:12 The Power of Teamwork in Toddlers 15:36 Communication and Engagement in Teams 16:02 The Science of Effective Team Dynamics 18:31 Reactivating Childlike Wonder in Leadership 21:01 The Importance of Self-Talk 22:53 Lessons from Toddlers for Adult Leadership 24:01 Celebrating the Magic of Childhood 25:45 Finding Joy in Everyday Moments

    29 min
  3. Transforming Negative Self-Talk Into Leadership Magic | Dr. Suzy Burke

    NOV 30

    Transforming Negative Self-Talk Into Leadership Magic | Dr. Suzy Burke

    Discover how the 3C Method transforms negative self-talk into leadership magic—a neuroscience-backed approach that invites leaders to turn the inner critic into a pathway for confidence and growth.  In this @MAGICademy conversation with @Suzy Burke, by catching, confronting, and changing self-doubt, leaders unlock resilient mindsets and foster cultures where curiosity and clarity thrive.  When mindful self-talk becomes the catalyst for authentic leadership, your impact ripples from individual transformation to bold organizational success.  Are you ready to rewrite your inner dialogue and lead with possibility? Full Article: http://www.magicademy.club/wonder-leadership/transforming-negative-self-talk-into-leadership-magic-dr-suzy-burke Heal Monster MicroChallenge: https://app.magicademy.club/ #NegativeSelf-talk, #InnerCritic, #LeadershipDevelopment, #ExecutiveCoaching, #SelfDoubt, #NeuroscienceOfLeadership, #CognitiveBehavioralTechniques, #MindsetShift, #Transformation, #LeadershipPsychology, #3CMethod ​​00:00 Intro 02:06 How would Suzy greet an alien 03:48 What is true Leadership 06:42 The 3C Methodology 08:35 Understanding Negative Self-Talk 11:05 Coping with Negative Thoughts 13:32 Triggers and Their Origins 16:19 The Impact of Loneliness 17:26 Bringing Shame to Light 22:39 Interrogating Negative Thoughts 25:08 Harnessing Positive Feedback for Growth 26:40 Learning from Mistakes and Letting Go 28:15 The Power of Mindfulness and Presence 30:20 Breaking the Cycle of Negative Thoughts 32:08 Creative Alternatives to Journaling 34:22 Visualization Techniques for Letting Go 35:14 The 3C Method: Catch, Confront, Change 36:53 Rewiring Negative Thought Patterns 39:24 Creating a Compassionate Collective Consciousness 40:57 Embracing Childlike Wonder as Adults 45:16 Finding Your Magic Through Gratitude

    50 min
  4. How Sound Helps Us Destress | Dr. Jeffrey Thompson

    NOV 16

    How Sound Helps Us Destress | Dr. Jeffrey Thompson

    What if healing were as simple as listening to a note tuned precisely to your body’s natural rhythm? 🌊 Dr. Jeffrey Thompson’s work in sound healing, brainwave entrainment, and neuroacoustic therapy reveals how specific frequencies can reset the autonomic nervous system—activating the body’s “inner physician” and restoring balance at every level. Stress reduction and nervous system reset are at the heart of his approach, offering a science-backed path toward integrative health and well-being. Explore how ancient sound practices intersect with modern science in the pursuit of restoring humanity to a state of homeostasis. Full article: http://www.magicademy.club/neuroarts/how-sound-helps-us-destress-dr-jeffrey-thompson #SoundHealing #BrainwaveEntrainment #NeuroacousticTherapy #DrJeffreyThompson #StressReduction #WorkplaceWellbeing #HealingFrequencies #MediaAsMedicine

    46 min
  5. Immersive Play as the Future of Adult Healing | Strother Gaines

    OCT 27

    Immersive Play as the Future of Adult Healing | Strother Gaines

    Untangling the Knots: Immersive Play as the Future of Adult Healing | Strother Gaines Are you ready to untangle the behavioral "knots" caused by rigidity and self-judgment?  Many of us struggle with Personal Growth because we feel trapped, unable to shed the shame that accompanies failure.  The deepest path to genuine alignment, however, might not be found on a couch, but through the surprising power of Adult Play. This is the central promise of Immersive Play Therapy, an interesting approach operating at the intersection of psychology and creative arts. It’s an innovative space offering a "safe experimental space" for Creative Healing, where we move beyond analysis and into action.  By stepping into a new Role-Play Therapy identity, we can potentially unlock an expanded sense of self and learn to master the "rupture and repair" process. Discover how this unique work helps you reclaim your inner agency, transforming play from a pastime into a vital tool for profound, lasting change. Full Article: http://www.magicademy.club/neuroarts/play-therapy-for-adults-healing-through-immersive-experience-strother-gaines MicroChallenge: http://www.magicademy.club/microchallenges/untangle-the-knots-inspired-by-strother-gaines #ImmersivePlayTherapy, #AdultPlay, #HealingShame, #AuthenticAbundance, #RolePlayTherapy, #PersonalGrowth, #CreativeHealing 00:00 Introduction to Immersive Play and Therapy 01:38 How would Strother greet an alien? 02:15 What is Play Therapy? 05:49 Immersive Play in Action- role of the costume 09:39 Explore gender expression in the world through play 12:30 How the world's expectations keep us small 13:55 Play release us from deep shame 16:00 We secretly crave to live in another world through play 17:41 Some science behind play 20:46 Future tech and healing 27:25 Childlike Wonder and Adult Creativity 31:56 Strother's miniature collection 34:28 Strother's MAGIC

    38 min
  6. Non-anxious Leadership You've Been Missing | Dr. Nathan Brown

    OCT 13

    Non-anxious Leadership You've Been Missing | Dr. Nathan Brown

    What is non-anxious leadership? What if true leadership begins from a non-anxious space—in the deeper awareness of your body and spirit?  In this @MAGICademy episode on non-anxious leadership, clinical psychologist @Dr. Nathan Brown explores how tuning into your body’s early signals can help reduce stress, enhance creativity, and foster a calm, centered presence rooted in spiritual wellbeing.  Using a biopsychosocial approach, discover practical ways to notice physical sensations and shift into a balanced state that supports mindful decision-making and authentic connection.  Whether leading a team or navigating life’s challenges, learn how integrating embodied awareness with spiritual wellbeing can help you cultivate leadership that is clear, compassionate, and non-anxious. Full Article: http://www.magicademy.club/wonder-leadership/non-anxious-leadership-the-intelligence-youve-been-missing-dr-nathan-brown Inner Atlas MicroChallenge: https://app.magicademy.club/ #NonAnxiousLeadership, #SpiritualWellbeing, #EmbodiedAwareness, #MindfulDecisionMaking, #CalmPresence, #BodySignals, #StressManagement, #AuthenticConnection, #Compassion, #LeadershipDevelopment 00:00 Highlight 01:31 How would Dr. Nathan greet an alien? 03:57 Understanding the Arousal Curve 06:50 Organizations as Emotional Systems 08:54 Creativity peaks at the arousal curve 13:02 The Limbic system regulates arousal 17:03 Case Study 22:50 Practical Strategies for Non-Anxious Leadership (bio-psycho-social) 28:54 Address anxiety through a biopsychosocial perspective 29:16 Episode Recap 31:04 Dr. Nathan's childhood play 32:46 The role of wonder 34:14 A mental gym? 35:24 Dr. Nathan's MAGIC

    38 min
  7. Filmmaker's Eye: How to Take Perspectives through VR Storytelling | Carlos Austin

    OCT 5

    Filmmaker's Eye: How to Take Perspectives through VR Storytelling | Carlos Austin

    I still remember the first day VR filmmaker Carlos Austin guided me in this mesmerizing virtual world as our avatars swung together with dolphins in deep ocean waters~ Until this day, I can still “hear” the singing sounds, “touch” the smooth belly of a playful dolphin, and “see” the deep blue waters surrounding us.Carlos invested decades in the space of wedding photography, something my dad also did for a while before he pivoted into a different path. Back then, when I followed my dad around across all kinds of weddings, I would find myself totally submerged in the pure joy of witnessing two people finding each other with deep love and a healthy dose of anxiety after navigating the unpredictable waters called life.That was a moment of pure magic. As for Carlos, eight years ago, an interesting experience pivoted him into making VR films. In this MAGICademy conversation, we will explore what it takes to be a filmmaker in the virtual world, and how we can learn a thing or two in our day-to-day collaborative life on perspective-taking, just like a filmmaker. Full article: http://www.magicademy.club/neuroarts/filmmakers-eye-how-to-take-perspectives-through-vr-storytelling-carlos-austin Practice to witness, hold complexity, and weave multiple truths into understanding through the Filmmaker’s Eye Challenge: https://app.magicademy.club/FilmmakerEyeCoverPage #PerspectiveTaking, #VRStorytelling, #ImmersiveFilmmaking, #VirtualRealityFilmmaker, #AuthenticConnection, #MultiCameraVR, #perspectiveshift

    28 min
  8. Deep Understanding through Embodied Stories| Sebastiaan Smink

    SEP 28

    Deep Understanding through Embodied Stories| Sebastiaan Smink

    Do you know what it would feel like if you were a big whale hearing noises from big freighters deep in the ocean?  Can you imagine yourself “hearing” the engine rumbling, horn blasting, and propelling churning?  Can you “see” the bright lights constantly and unpredictably interrupt your soothing darkness? How does it feel to be surrounded by the sounds of the deep ocean—until industrial noise crashes over you like a wave? This is a moment of ocean sound pollution.  I am not even aware that was a thing before this conversation.  Through such an experience, you're not just learning about ocean noise pollution. You're feeling it in your body, your emotions, your spirit, as if you were a kid again. This is the difference between awareness and presence, between consuming information and embodying understanding. If you are curious, dive into our conversation with @Sabastiaan Smink about creating moments to anchor us in the present, even in our hyper-distractive age. Full article: http://www.magicademy.club/neuroarts/deep-understanding-through-embodied-stories-sebastiaan-smink MicroChallenge: http://www.magicademy.club/microchallenges/embodied-awareness-inspired-by-sebastiaan-smink #ImmersiveExperienceDesign #OceanSoundPollution #EmbodiedKnowing #Creativity #MindfulTech #PresentMoment #EmbodiedArt #Escapism #EmbodiedConsciousness #InnerPeace #DigitalDetox #HumanityWithAI

    41 min
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Paired with evidence-based research, the podcast co-explores how advancements in humanized leadership, neuroarts, learning science, and bio-cultural tech (and beyond) are converging to empower wonder-making new heroes who heal and embrace the magic within to transcend the limitations of the past toward collective flourishing. Sign up and stay tuned: https://www.magicademy.club/

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  • Creator
    Dr. Jiani Wu
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Jiani Wu
  • Show Website
    MAGICommons