The Brain Scrub

High conflict people mixed with a personality disorder

In all conflict, one thing to remember, most people are just doing what they believe they need to do; however, when dealing with those 10% who are high conflict and may have a personality disorder, things are very different and reasonable behaviours may not work.  I discuss a bit about Bill Eddy's work and mix in some information I have learned from other podcasts as it relates to divorce and custody issues. 

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

In this episode I share a bit about my experience with OCD and how I wish I would have known back then what I know now. 

Neurodivergent or Neurotypical?

I am starting my journey on learning how social norms may not be 'normal' for all. This is the first of a series of podcasts that will shed light on how the 'typical' is truly, not so typical.

The Why behind What people do

Ozzy Osbourne's song, Crazy Train, is a reminder to me of how when we don't seek to understand, we may go off the rails on a crazy train. This episode is based on a book titled 'How to know a person', by David Brooks. It is a great reminder of the importance of building relationships through listening, seeking to understand and putting our judgements aside. We are all human and in his book, he shares some great advice on how to build deeper connection. 

Can our identity kill us?

Do you ever label people to be a certain way? Those negative people, the bullies, the ones that only care about themselves? We easily can easily cast an identity on others, but what about ourselves. What is our identity and how is it working for us? In this episode, I share some lessons learned.

Understanding others

In David Brooks book, 'How to Know a Person', he discusses the importance of building stronger relationship connections through being curious and knowing, we are all different. What makes us who we are? How does that inform how we see the world, see others and see ourselves. I do a little exploration on this topic in this episode. 

Welcome to my new co-host and our plans for the Brain Scrub

I am so pleased to bring Jason Duncan on as a co-host. He is a great friend and will add a new level of energy, ideas and enthusiasm to the show. In this episode, we get into our strategic planning for the show and juggle some ideas around. A true Improv show. 

Living your purpose

The book titled 'The Unsold Mindset: Refining what it means to sell", is changing my life, today. This book is not just about sales, its about how one chooses to be in relations with self and others. It has inspired me to revisit and rebuild my purpose. Thanks to all those that contributed based on the questions I asked on what others see in me. My friends, family and community are a gift. Living with purpose makes life, for me, much more meaningful.
We only have a short time on this planet. What do you want from that?

Are you causing a racket?

A Racket is a persistent complaint about another. It is an avoidance and payoff tactic (Most of the time) and I will chat about this in today's episode. 
 
https://www.davidagerber.com/blog/2021/1/10/rackets-what-are-they-and-why-they-matter

Waiting for Retirement?

The present moment is all we have. How are you choosing to live it? Retirement is what many of us save and wait for. Some of us make it, some of sadly, don't. This episode is about what I realized this week about my work and the gift it is, and enjoying it is no longer an option for me. That and the life around me right now, is all I have in the present moment and I intend to make the most of it.