Do you find yourself struggling from burnout after having too much on your plate? In this episode, I explain the concept of the 'exhaustion funnel' in psychology, and various steps you can take to help dispel stress that is built up in your body, and prevent burnout from occurring. Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo Join the Crappy to Happy community: www.facebooks.com/groups/crappytohappycommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Cass is joined by Alison Brahe Daddo, a screenwriter, podcaster, teacher and former model who appeared regularly on the cover of Cosmopolitan, Dolly and Cleo magazines in the '90s. She's now written a book called 'Queen Menopause' which is a frank and compassionate companion to any woman experiencing menopause. Ali reflects on her career, her experience with sexual assault, and how mothering her daughters is a completely different ballgame to mothering her son. Connect with Ali: https://www.instagram.com/alidaddo Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo Join the Crappy to Happy community: www.facebooks.com/groups/crappytohappycommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you struggle to stick to the New Years Resolutions you set? You're not alone. In this episode, I explain why so many people can't seem to keep up with their new year goals, explain why certain goals are difficult to maintain and the kinds of goals you can set in the new year to help you succeed in self-growth and development Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo Join the Crappy to Happy community: www.facebooks.com/groups/crappytohappycommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most common questions Cass receives is how to manage emotional eating. In this episode, Cass in joined by Tiff Hall to unpack the psychology behind emotional eating and how you can better manage this behaviour. Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo Join the Crappy to Happy community: www.facebooks.com/groups/crappytohappycommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you find the Christmas Holiday period stressful and overwhelming? Do you struggle to set boundaries with your family during this time? In this episode, I explain why clear communication and boundary setting is the key to a happy and healthy Christmas with your family, and how setting expectations early can help avoid conflict. Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo Join the Crappy to Happy community: www.facebooks.com/groups/crappytohappycommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Cass is joined by Rob ‘Millsy’ Mills - an Australian actor and musician. Since appearing as a finalist on the very first season of Australian Idol, Millsy has really carved out a name for himself in the entertainment sphere. Millsy’ new book, ‘Putting on a Show” looks at what it means to be an average Aussie bloke, and how men exist in the modern world. Millsy speaks about how men process and communicate their emotions, understanding how toxic masculinity affects both men and women, and how men can start opening up in their day to day lives. Connect with Rob: https://www.robmills.net.au/ Donate to Support Act: https://supportact.org.au/ Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo Join the Crappy to Happy community: www.facebooks.com/groups/crappytohappycommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you worried that adversity that you faced in your childhood is negatively effecting your life as an adult? In this episode, I explain the science behind adverse childhood experiences and the detrimental effects they can have on us as we grow up, while also explaining how much positivity in our childhood can benefit us, and how we can learn to live with the things that may have happened to us. Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo Join the Crappy to Happy community: www.facebooks.com/groups/crappytohappycommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Cass is joined by Dami Im, who captured all of our hearts when she won The X-Factor Australia in 2013. Dami began her singing career playing to grandmas in Korean churches before her life was forever changed when she entered a singing competition on television with no expectation of winning. Since then, she's released a string of hit albums and singles, and she became Eurovision royalty on 2016, when she earned the highest score ever achieved by an Australian entry with her smash hit 'Sound of Silence.' Behind the scenes, Dami's creative was being stifled by the very people that were supposed to be helping her. Her story is one of sacrifice, determination and faith. Connect with Dami: https://www.damiim.com/ Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo Join the Crappy to Happy community: www.facebooks.com/groups/crappytohappycommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you find that having an optimistic outlook and being grateful is now met with claims of 'toxic positivity'? In this episode, I explain why positivity doesn't have to be toxic, and how a having positive mindset and outlook on life is scientifically proven to have health benefits for you and your family, without invalidating difficult emotions, painful thoughts and feelings. Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo Join the Crappy to Happy community: www.facebooks.com/groups/crappytohappycommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you looking for conversations that skip the small talk? I want to introduce you to The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show podcast where Jess skips the small talk and shows you a different side of her famous guests What makes it so special is that Jess gives each guest the space to reveal their story and experience of being human in these honest and sometimes emotional conversations. You'll get a new window into the souls of everyone from Keith Urban to Courtney Act, David Wenham to Danni Minogue, and Sophie Monk to Jessica Mauboy and many more. Search 'The Jess Rowe Big Talk Show', or download the LiSTNR app and listen here for free See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Cass is joined by Rick Morton, an award winning journalist and author with an incredible story of trauma and survival. Rick shares his experience with generational trauma and how his experience in childhood shaped his adult life. He describes his pathway to healing and the different steps he took to help him begin his journey of recovery. Content Warning: This episode does touch on the topic of sexual assault and contain some adult language, so if you have little ears around you might want to pop in earphones to listen. If it brings up anything for you, please reach out to lifeline for around the clock support 13 11 14 Connect with Rick: https://www.rickmorton.com.au/ Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo Join the Crappy to Happy community: www.facebooks.com/groups/crappytohappycommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you motivated by the pursuit of pleasure or the avoidance of pain? In this episode I explain the difference between avoidance and approach style behavioural responses, what the implications are for each, and how you can apply this mindset to achieve your goals. Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo Join the Crappy to Happy community: www.facebooks.com/groups/crappytohappycommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Cass is joined by Victoria Devine, a financial advisor and author helping people change their relationship with money. Cass and Victoria discuss the practical ways you can make impactful changes to your finances, and feel more confident to start investing, how you can start investing with as little as 1 cent, and how to make the most out of your Superannuation. Connect with Victoria: https://www.shesonthemoney.com.au/ Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo Join the Crappy to Happy community: www.facebooks.com/groups/crappytohappycommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I explain the concept of Epigenetics, which is the 'nuture' in the nature v's nature debate. I'll explain how our the genes we inherit from our parents are not set in stone, meaning our behaviours and environment can cause changes essentially turning gene expression on or off. Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo Join the Crappy to Happy community: www.facebooks.com/groups/crappytohappycommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After going through a divorce, Steph Sarazin discovered the unique pain of ‘ambiguous grief’ - when you grieve something or somebody who is still there, just not as you knew it. Steph has spoken to hundreds of people about their experience of ambiguous grief - from people whose partners went to jail, to loved ones with Alzheimer's, to addictions. In this chat she shared with me the unique qualities of ambiguous grief, how we can learn to acknowledge it better as a society, and why hope can sometimes be really hard. Steph's book is called Soul Broken, and you can follow more of her work at https://stephaniesarazin.com/ Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo Join the Crappy to Happy community: www.facebooks.com/groups/crappytohappycommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I explain the three circles model of emotions by Paul Gilbert. This model is so useful for helping us see if our emotional systems are out of whack, and how we can get them in balance again. Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo Join the Crappy to Happy community: www.facebooks.com/groups/crappytohappycommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the COVID-19 lockdowns of the past few years, Brigid Delaney went searching for ideas that might help us feel a bit better. She stumbled across Stoicism, an ancient Greek philosophy which is all about how not to sweat the small stuff and better appreciate our precious time on earth. Brigid’s new book is called Reasons Not to Worry, and you can follow more of her work on twitter @BrigidWD. Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo Join the Crappy to Happy community: www.facebooks.com/groups/crappytohappycommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I explain the three key stages of change, and why we so often feel stuck in the middle stage, otherwise known as 'no man's land'. I also share a fascinating psychological experiment on journalling, and what it can teach us about how to better cope with periods of big change in our lives. Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo Join the Crappy to Happy community: www.facebooks.com/groups/crappytohappycommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meg Durham is a former teacher who saw firsthand the devastating impacts of teacher burnout and exhaustion. She decided she had to do something about it, and has dedicated her professional life to improving the health and wellbeing of teachers. In this chat Meg takes us behind the curtain and explains why teachers are so burnt out, and what can be done about it.. There are lessons here relevant to everyone - whether you’re a teacher, a parent or just someone struggling with your own wellbeing. Connect with Meg: www.openmindeducation.com instagram: @megdurham__ Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo Join the Crappy to Happy community: www.facebooks.com/groups/crappytohappycommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing the first of many new solo episodes where I'll explain a psychological idea or experiment I think will help you feel happier, healthier and more fulfilled. In this episode I explain Dr Dan Siegel's concept of the Window of Tolerance, which is an incredibly effective tool for better understanding and managing our emotions. Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo Join the Crappy to Happy community: www.facebooks.com/groups/crappytohappycommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.