Embrace Magnificence: A Journey to Creating Greatly
The UnBroken Podcast
Welcome to the grand finale of Season 3 on The Unbroken Podcast! Throughout this season, we've delved deep into the realm of character virtues and strengths, exploring the stories of inspiring individuals who embody these qualities. Today, we wrap it all up by introducing the concept of "magnificence." Magnificence, derived from the Latin "magnum facere," meaning "to do something great," is our beacon. It represents the pursuit of greatness, not in a grandiose or self-centred way, but in a manner that resonates with the circumstances and context of our lives. It's about inspiring others to...
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Changing the Narrative: From Trauma to Transformation
The UnBroken Podcast
In this episode of The Unbroken Podcast, we embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing with a very special guest, Sophia. As a play therapist and founder of Clear Sky Children's Charity, Sophia has dedicated her life to helping others, especially children, navigate the complexities of trauma. However, she soon realises that her own narrative, shaped by the loss of her mother at a young age, needs a profound transformation. Sophia's story is a testament to the power of resilience and self-reflection. She shares her journey from a state of feeling stuck and overwhelmed to breaking free...
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Transcendence: Exploring the Universe Within and Beyond
The UnBroken Podcast
Get ready for an out-of-this-world journey in this episode of "The Unbroken Podcast"! We're diving deep into the cosmos and the concept of transcendence. What's transcendence, you ask? It's all about finding beauty, feeling awe, being grateful, staying optimistic, and yes, even finding humour in life's curveballs. It's about realising our special spot in the grand cosmic picture. Our cosmic guide for this episode is none other than Dave Woods, a starstruck astronomer and engineering wizard. He's here to share his cosmic journey and how gazing at the stars can change your whole outlook on...
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Unlocking Wisdom: A Candid Conversation on Science, Ethics, and Health
The UnBroken Podcast
In this thought-provoking episode of the Unbroken podcast, join host Rachel as she engages in a candid conversation with Dr. Jennifer Smith, a seasoned microbiologist and epidemiologist. Together, they explore the multifaceted concept of wisdom, touching on creativity, curiosity, judgement, love of learning, and considering various perspectives. Dr. Smith's expertise in viruses and public health offers unique insights into the challenges faced during the pandemic. They discuss the importance of holistic health, the consequences of isolation, and the need to support individuals in making...
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Taking Back Control: Navigating the Tech Jungle with Temperance
The UnBroken Podcast
Tired of all the fear and division in today's world? Charles, Dr Rachel’s awesome guest for this episode of The Unbroken Podcast, shares his journey of breaking free from the media's fear-mongering and how it changed his life. In this chat, they get into the nitty-gritty of forgiveness and empathy. Charles urges us to drop those grudges, ditch the need to force our opinions on others, and find common ground. It's time to heal those divides! But what about self-control, especially with tech addiction on the rise? Charles gives us the lowdown, especially on how it affects our youngsters....
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Discovering Your Strengths: Unleash Your Unique Power
The UnBroken Podcast
Welcome to another authentic and unfiltered episode of The Unbroken Podcast, where real conversations happen without scripts or edits. In episode five of season three, we're diving deep into the exciting world of discovering your strengths! We get it, folks. Life can sometimes feel like a barrage of negativity. Illness, pandemics, you name it. But in this episode, Dr Rachel is shifting the focus to something brighter—our strengths. Those are the qualities, skills, and talents that make each of us uniquely awesome. You know, the things that make you, well, you. Finding your strengths isn't...
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Leading with Justice and Fairness: A Candid Conversation
The UnBroken Podcast
Dive into an eye-opening podcast episode where Dr. Rachel and her guest, Sephira, get real about leadership, justice, and fairness. This isn't your typical talk—it's a passionate exploration of what it truly means to be a leader committed to making the world a fairer place, even when the odds seem stacked against you. Sephira, on a mission to create positive change, spills the beans on the highs and lows of leadership. From feeling like a lone wolf to summoning the motivation to drive change, they bare it all. Plus, they shine a spotlight on why fairness should be the guiding star in every...
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Empowering Birth: Creating a Household of Love and Kindness
The UnBroken Podcast
Get ready for an enlightening and heartfelt episode of the Unbroken Podcast! We're diving deep into the world of childbirth, empathy, and the power of love. Dr. Rachel Taylor chats candidly with Ninette, a devoted midwife, about nurturing mothers during childbirth. You'll discover the significance of nurturing environments and why trust and empathy are the secret ingredients to a positive birthing experience. We'll also shine a light on how medicalisation has impacted childbirth, eroding trust in women's instincts. Spoiler: oxytocin, the "hormone of love," plays a big role. But it's not all...
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Courage in the Skies: The Life of a Pilot
The UnBroken Podcast
Get ready to soar through the skies in our latest podcast episode, "Courage in the Skies: The Life of a Pilot," hosted by the amazing Dr. Rachel Taylor on the Unbroken Podcast. We're taking you on a thrilling journey into the world of aviation, and trust us, you won't want to miss this! Ever dreamt of becoming a pilot and experiencing the thrill of flying? Well, you're not alone! Many of us have been captivated by the idea of taking to the skies. But let's be real; the road to becoming a pilot is no cakewalk. Especially in these trying times like the pandemic, it takes unyielding dedication...
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Cultivating Goodness and Greatness: A Journey to Better Humanity
The UnBroken Podcast
In the first episode of Season Three of the "Unbroken Podcast," Dr Rachel embarks on a quest to explore the positive aspects of humanity in a world often overshadowed by negativity. This season promises to celebrate the goodness and greatness within us all. Dr Rachel draws inspiration from the field of positive psychology and emphasises the importance of appreciating oneself as a foundation for gratitude and self-improvement. The episode delves into various topics, including the power of neuroplasticity, the value of hard work, and the significance of kindness. Dr Rachel highlights how our...
info_outlineSummary: Enlightenment comes from examining with the benefit of hindsight. A celebration of who we all are and where we all come from. Why choosing to be seen not to be hidden is an act of courage and conviction. Recollections may vary; however the body never lies.
In this candid final episode of season 1, Dr Rachel speaks about her greatest fears, why it is important to voice them, how we can all empower ourselves through fear, and why ‘Stuart: A Life Backwards’ is probably one of the most thought-provoking films Tom Hardy has made. In true end of season and celebrating the enlightenment of the previous episodes find out why it is good for us all to consider a life lived backwards.
This show is dedicated to everyone who has dared to put their head above any kind of parapet, who dares to be different, who celebrates their uniqueness and who is truly (UN)Broken - especially when they have to pull up their big pants, take a big breath and feel all the fear to do so.
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Key Insights From This Episode:
- So today's podcast episode is actually UnBroken: A Podcast Backwards, in reference to one of the most thought-provoking real-life depictions in film.
- What you didn't know is the absolute agony of myself in allowing these things to go and air. And this is where we have to examine sort of a life backwards, where we've come from, our influences.
- There’s always going to be that little voice of doubt. That little reminder of this is where you came from, and it's important that we reframe that everything that we are who we are, what we do today is because of the influences of our past.
- What can't be brushed under the carpet is the impact of those memories on our body, on our emotional world, on how we feel, on how our nervous system responds when we have trigger events which are similar.
- Nothing that is inflicted on a child at any time can ever be blamed on that child.
- We are all born with a spectrum of different behavioural pathways, however, things like anxiety, things like fear, response, things like withdrawal, detachment, they are all learned behaviours because of things that we experience.
- The body gives us so much information, it can tell us everything that has gone on. It can tell us everything that we're capable of, and we never even realise that.
- What this episode really was is about the truth. My truth in particular. The realisation that I have been fearful about allowing my voice to be heard by people.
- I consider that all the time and effort and fear that has gone into making the UnBroken Podcast has been worth it.
- Let's build up our UnBroken tribe, because the more that are of us being authentic and true and having a voice, then the better life will become not just for us, but for everybody that resides within it.
About Our Host
Dr Rachel Taylor
Dr Rachel Taylor is a neuroscientist with decades of experience exploring, discovering and solving everyday challenges faced by many, as well as listening to and telling the stories of people she comes across in her endeavour to show difference is good, trauma is endemic and joy is connection. She started UnBroken as she wanted to highlight that the system is broken not people and uses the UnBroken podcast to share her learnings, honest conversations and words of wisdom with the UnBroken Tribe of listener.
About UnBroken
UnBroken is founded upon the belief that the environment in which we were born, grew in, live in, work in, play in and rest in has a huge impact on how well we believe we are and how well we perform. Wellbeing and optimal human performance are not simply about the absence of disease, they are about the ability to live purposefully, intentionally, joyfully and freely.
UnBroken provides a range of supportive online resources including a podcast, blog, apothecary and monthly online membership for people who dare to be different, are open to possibilities and want a different pathway to their own version of success.