On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I explain what running has so far taught me about life, and I share where my head is at now that it's less than 1,000 days until I turn 30. 👋 Follow me: Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonerseanFollow me on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spoonerseanukFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, you’re going to hear a conversation I had with David Robson.David is an award-winning science writer specialising in the extremes of the human brain, body and behaviour, and the author of the book The Expectation Effect. In the next hour, you’re going to learn:● The true power of our expectations, and why mindsets are often the biggest factor in determining the outcome of a situation ● How placebo trials can be just as effective as real medication in certain settings, and what that means for our health ● How you can use the expectation effect to better manage anxieties, stress, and even improve your level of fitness ● Why this science-backed approach offers real hope to those looking to better themselves Buy The Expectation Effect: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Expectation-Effect-Your-Mindset-Transform-ebook/dp/B098BC6VHPConnect with David: https://davidrobson.me/👋 Follow me: Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonerseanFollow me on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spoonerseanukFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of Life and Lessons, I explain how the power of external accountability has carried me through many of my toughest moments in life, and I talk about the epidemic of people quitting too soon. --Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonerseanFollow me on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spoonerseanukFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, you’re going to hear a conversation I had with Moshe Bar.Moshe is a neuroscientist, the former director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at Harvard Medical School, and author of the book Mindwandering. In the next hour, you’re going to learn:→ What Mindwandering is, and why our brains spend a massive 47% of our waking hours non-consciously thinking about things that we’re not in control of → How letting your mind wander and become distracted in the moment can actually help boost creativity and productivity→ The science behind visualisation and how the brain processes our imagination in a similar way to actual memories → Where shower thoughts come from, and how to foster better thoughts in your life. And so much more. -- Buy Moshe's new book, Mindwandering: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mindwandering-Improve-Your-Boost-Creativity/dp/140888805X Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonerseanFollow me on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spoonerseanukFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I make the case for why you should aim to become a professional at life. I also tell you about finally resolving the never-ending issue with my car, and discuss why you should have a staggered approach to dropping things out of your life. --Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonerseanFollow me on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spoonerseanukFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of Life and Lessons, you’re going to hear a conversation I had with Dr Meg Arroll. Meg is a psychologist, scientist and author of the book Tiny Traumas.In the next hour, you’re going to learn:1. What Tiny Traumas are and how they are shaping your life in this very moment2. The key sources of Tiny Traums and how to uncover those impacting you 3. What we can do to begin to understand the small events that shape us4. How we can work to embrace these events to build up a form of psychological immunityAnd so much more. ---Buy Meg's new book, Tiny Traumas: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tiny-Traumas-Dr-Meg-Arroll/dp/0008536406Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonerseanFollow me on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spoonerseanukFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I answer your questions on topics including the problem with self-help, meeting my idols, why I produce content, where I see my life in ten years time, and more.--Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonerseanFollow me on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spoonerseanukFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s episode of Life and Lessons, you’re going to hear a conversation I had with Floyd Woodrow.Floyd is a former member of the SAS, a leadership coach, and the author of the book The Warrior, the Strategist and You.In the next hour, you’re going to learn: 1. How Floyd became one of the youngest ever members of the SAS, and how he remained composed in difficult situations, despite recognising that he wasn’t always the strongest in his group. 2. Why the fear found in life and death situations is no different to that found in other difficult life situations, and what you can do to overcome it.3. The importance of getting out of your comfort zone and questioning your abilities to get more done with your time on this earth.4. Floyd’s compass for life, and how to apply it to your life. And so much more.-- Floyd's book, The Warrior, The Strategist and You: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Warrior-Strategist-You-Purpose-Potential/dp/1783966831/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1674771598&sr=1-1Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonerseanFollow me on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spoonerseanukFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

✉️ Make sure that you're subscribed so you never miss an episode. Some huge guests are already confirmed for 2023 and you won't want to miss these conversations. On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, I talk about why you should manage your energy rather than your time, I discuss how to recover after a bad week, and I encourage you to start again if you're already failed your New Year's resolutions.--Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spoonerseanFollow me on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@spoonerseanukFollow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spoonersean Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

✉️ Make sure that you're subscribed so you never miss an episode. Some huge guests are already confirmed for 2023 and you won't want to miss these conversations. On this week's episode of Life and Lessons, you're going to hear a conversation I had with Paul Mort. Paul is a coach who helps people lost, stuck and overwhelmed with their current life situations to get things back on track. He’s the author of the book ‘Paul Mort Will Save Your Life’ and host of the ‘Paul Mort Talks Shit’ podcast. In the next hour, you're going to learn: How somebody with a dream life, earning huge amounts of money and living in paradise can find themselves at rock bottomHow Paul rebuilt his life to overcome near-impossible mental challenges The exact steps you can take to improve your position today, regardless of where you are, to win back your life and take control of things Paul’s reflections on a year without alcohol and some of the benefits of going soberAnd so much more.-- Paul Mort: https://www.paulmort.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paulmortofficial/ Sean Spooner: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.