7 JAN 2024 · Our minds work best when they feel clear, but it's surprising how many things can get in the way - something that Clarity author Jamie Smart knows a lot about. He spoke to the "https://www.howtobe247.com/" for the final episode of the season. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other wonderful guests who took part: - Dr Hafeez Ahmed is a married dentist with three kids, former whistleblower, survivor of CSE, and author of "The Philosophy Fridge." - Mahati Singh is a tech recruiter, career mentor, content creator and founder of CodiesAlert. Other books/articles looked at: Rolf Dobelli: The Art of Thinking Clearly: The Secrets of Perfect Decision-Making Keep following How To Be Books at https://www.howtobe247.com/, and @howtobe247 on socials for future updates about the podcast. In the meantime, see you next season! This episode was sponsored by Zencastr. https://zen.ai/BZxyxWPTiP-fZtt2yXGXGQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan or the code "HowToBeBooks."

24 DEC 2023 · People who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one or any kind of grief, often struggle to process this new reality, as Totally Fine author Tiffany Philippou explained to us on the "https://www.howtobe247.com/." Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Trigger warning: This episode contains themes related to suicide. Other wonderful guests who took part: - Mary Lamia, Ph.D., is a Psychology Today grief columnist teaching at college level and also in private practice. She is also the author of "Grief Isn't Something to Get Over." Other books/articles looked at: Joan Didion: The Year of Magical Thinking If you or anyone you know needs to speak to someone, you can phone the Samaritans in the UK at 116 123. For more information, visit the Samaritans website at https://www.samaritans.org. If you’re in the US, The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) is leading a movement against suicide. You can find the website at https://www.thecalmzone.net. This episode was sponsored by Zencastr. https://zen.ai/BZxyxWPTiP-fZtt2yXGXGQ to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan or the code "HowToBeBooks."

10 DEC 2023 · The sense of shame surrounding female anatomy is a complex and deeply rooted social and cultural issue that has evolved over centuries, which is what Vagina Obscura author Rachel E. Gross discussed with us on the "https://www.howtobe247.com/." Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other books/articles looked at: Dr. Jennifer Gunter: The Vagina Bible: The Vulva and The Vagina - Separating The Myth from The Medicine This episode was sponsored by Zencastr. https://zen.ai/BZxyxWPTiP-fZtt2yXGXGQ off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan or the code "HowToBeBooks."

26 NOV 2023 · Life is a remarkable adventure filled with highs, lows, and lessons, and fully accepting its every aspect can be tough, which is an important subject we discussed with legendary explorer and Climb Your Mountain author Sir Ranulph Fiennes on the "https://www.howtobe247.com/." Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other wonderful guests who took part: - Master Certified Coach, coaching psychologist, consultant, trainer and speaker Ruth Kudzi, is also the author of the bestselling book "How To Feel Better." - Mindful Frontiers LLC creative director and founder Anne-Marie Emanuelli. - Georgie Shears, a Life Design Strategist and founder of the SHIFT Life Transformation System™. - Steven Hesketh, the Hospitality Hero. Other books/articles looked at: Richard Wiseman: Shoot for the Moon: How the Moon Landings Taught us the 8 Secrets of Success This episode was sponsored by Zencastr. https://zen.ai/BZxyxWPTiP-fZtt2yXGXGQ off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan or the code "HowToBeBooks."

12 NOV 2023 · The legal system is a complex and multifaceted institution that plays a fundamental role in maintaining order and justice in society, which Unlawful Killings author Her Honour Wendy Joseph KC knows a lot about and spoke to us on the "https://www.howtobe247.com/" Trigger warning: This episode contains themes related to homicide, physical, sexual, and child abuse. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other books/articles looked at: Preet Bharara: Doing Justice: A Prosecutor's Thoughts on Crime, Punishment and the Rule of Law This episode was sponsored by Zencastr. https://zen.ai/BZxyxWPTiP-fZtt2yXGXGQ off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan or the code "HowToBeBooks."

29 OCT 2023 · We talk about death for various reasons, and the way we discuss it can depend on cultural, social, and personal factors, which is what With The End in Mind author Dr Kathryn Mannix told us at "https://www.howtobe247.com/." Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other wonderful guests who took part: - Rupert Callender, an undertaker and author of the book "What Remains?: Life, Death and the Human Art of Undertaking." - Susan Leigh, counsellor and hypnotherapist from lifestyletherapy.net. Other books/articles looked at: Dr Atul Gawande: Being Mortal: Illness, Medicine and What Matters in the End

15 OCT 2023 · Climate change is considered an intersectional issue because it intersects with and exacerbates various social, economic, and environmental challenges, disproportionately affecting different communities and groups of people, which is what we spoke about with The Intersectional Environmentalist author Leah Thomas on the "https://www.howtobe247.com/ Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other books/articles looked at: Mikaela Loach: It's Not That Radical: Climate Action to Transform Our World

1 OCT 2023 · Trigger Warning: this episode contains racism and police violence As the world increasingly succumbs to the influence of a dystopian global order that views the neoliberal and capitalist market as the ultimate judge of all human interactions, an increasing number of individuals are becoming inclined to resist, an area which we speak about with Invisible Weapons author Marcus Board Jr on Black History Month for the "https://www.howtobe247.com/" Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other wonderful guests who took part: - Chris is a marketer with 12 years experience and currently works across manufacturing and hospitality. Other books/articles looked at: Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor: From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation

24 SEP 2023 · Being interconnected binds us to one another and all living beings, which can enhance our quality of life and foster collaborative efforts to establish conditions conducive to the well-being of all - a factor discussed with IntraConnected author Dr Daniel J. Siegel on the "https://www.howtobe247.com/" Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other wonderful guests who took part: - Jock Brocas, author of “Deadly Departed” and editor-in-chief of Paranormal Daily News. - Emma Starrs, creative director at Kenland Media Relations in the UK. - Juliet Owen-Nuttall, a fertility wellbeing practitioner and the cofounder of The Non Invasive Method. Other books/articles looked at: Mungi Ngomane: Everyday Ubuntu: Living Better Together, The African Way

17 SEP 2023 · Appreciating the nature around us involves developing a mindful and deep connection with the natural world, which is what we spoke about with Rewild Yourself author Simon Barnes on the "https://www.howtobe247.com/." Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks. Other wonderful guests who took part: - De-stress & Wellness Coach Lillian Lartey. - Hannah Ross can be found on Instagram @goddesstarotsociety. - Jen Le Marinel, coach and founder of Wildfire Walks. Other books/articles looked at: George Monbiot: Feral: Rewilding the Land, Sea and Human Life