Episode 2: Unlocking Mental Fitness - Maddy Brown on Tapping Into Your Sage Brain

Date: 01/05/2024

Name of podcast: A Quest for Wholeness: a bio-psycho-social-spiritual guide

Episode title and number: Episode 2: Unlocking Mental Fitness - Maddy Brown on Tapping Into Your Sage Brain

Episode Summary

Mental Fitness Definition

• Mental fitness, according to Maddy Brown, involves navigating life's challenges with a positive mindset.
• It focuses on training the brain to quiet sabotaging thoughts and strengthen the self-command muscle, leading to increased positive emotions, thoughts, and habits.

Sage Brain and Saboteur Brain

• Maddy describes the two sides of the brain—the Sage Brain, associated with exploration and true essence, and the Saboteur Brain, linked to habitual patterns and negative self-talk.
• Mental fitness involves quieting the Saboteur Brain, resulting in a shift in emotional and thought patterns.

80/20 Rule

• Maddy introduces the 80/20 rule, challenging perfectionism by emphasizing that only 20% of tasks need to be done perfectly.
• The mental fitness approach encourages prioritizing tasks based on their impact on values and well-being.

Aligning Tasks with Values

• Maddy highlights the importance of aligning tasks with personal values.
• Focusing on the 20% of tasks that deeply resonate with values can lead to greater joy, fulfillment, and meaning in life.

Interconnectedness and Interdependence

• The concept of interdependence is explored, challenging society's emphasis on independence.
• Maddy encourages embracing interdependence, recognizing interconnected systems and support networks, particularly during challenging times like the aftermath of COVID-19.

Importance of Asking for Help

• The discussion emphasizes the importance of asking for help and challenges societal narratives that discourage seeking assistance.
• Overcoming ego and embracing interdependence are seen as essential for better mental well-being.

Mental Fitness Techniques

• The podcast introduces mental fitness techniques, including the three levels of listening.
• Internal listening (level 1), focused listening (level 2), and global listening (level 3) are explored as tools to enhance communication and understanding in various relationships.

Implementing Listening Skills in Relationships

• Clients practicing the three levels of listening in coaching sessions often experience a profound shift.
• Applying these listening skills in personal relationships can lead to conflict resolution and a deeper understanding between individuals.

Guest Bio

Maddy is a Certified Mental Fitness Coach and Education Facilitator

Woman (She/Her); White girl from the Vancouver, British Columbia who still resides here; Lover of Arts, Culture and Traveling; Flight attendant for over 19 years; Business owner; SafeTALK and ASIST facilitator; Plant Mother; Yogi; Auntie; Tea drinker; Avid Journal Writer and Trained Singer. Raised in the middle class and passionate about personal growth.

Host Bio

From a young age, Lexi Burt embodied qualities of being bossy, loud, and energetic. While not much has changed, she's learning to channel this spirited energy into more focused and appropriate areas. With a profound passion for holistic health, psychology, exercise, and nutrition, Lexi earned her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with Honours from Mount Royal University. A proud British Columbian, she finds solace and joy in nature through activities like camping, hiking, invigorating cold water swims, and her newfound love for outdoor rock climbing. Lexi holds a deep appreciation for concepts such as Hygge, the Blue Zones philosophy, and the overall tranquility of nature. Catch her outdoors, relishing moments with friends, family, her Corgi, and her lovely partner.

Quizzes and Self-Assessments

💛 Identify your Saboteur with this quiz https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/saboteur/instructions

💛 What’s your PQ quiz https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/pq/overview

Credits

💛Intro music cred to @chrizpychriz <3

💛Braden and Troy at Amplifyou for supporting me in bringing this project into fruition, thank you guys.

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