Reinvent You Show

People pleasing is not sustainable and does much more harm than good when we do not do it within our means. George and Rachel discuss in depth what it means to find the balance to please others while not neglecting your needs. 

Here’s what was covered
[3:17] The problem with people pleasing.
[4:17] Why do people please beyond their means?
[5:18] Why the word “no” is confronting.
[7:11] Our investment in giving.
[11:31] Breeding co-dependence.
[14:15] Achieving interlocking in a relationship.
[16:31] How you attract people that will exploit you.
[17:50] How do we find a balance of giving and receiving?

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- Being ok with saying 'no'
- Fear of failure
- Happy Wife - Crappy Life

In this podcast George & Rachel address anxiety, discussing their experiences with it and strategies to overcome it.

Here’s what was covered:

• [2:31] The relation of anxiety and depression.
• [3:53] What is anxiety?
• [6:40] The role of of medication.
• [11:40] Experiencing high anxiety.
• [12:37] Things that helped Rachel address being anxious.
• [14:29] In a perfect storm how your worst fears are magnified.
• [15:48] Emotion clusters that involve anxiety
• [17:21] When emotions start to show up, they’re telling a tale.
• [18:28] When panic sets in and how we need to honour our emotion.
• [20:31] Validating your fear first.
• [23:22] How we get hijacked by anxiety and exploring what to do in this situation.

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• Being ok with saying 'no'
• Being in flow
• Understanding and dealing with bullying
• Unleashing the artist in you

In this podcast, George & Rachel address depression, focusing on how we can better understand and deal with this debilitating mental and emotional state of being.

Here’s what was covered:

• [01:17] The stigma of depression.
• [04:00] Cultural habits of self-medicating.
• [06:40] The importance of balance in life.
• [11:02] Looking at what happens neurologically when we get depressed.
• [16:57] Why we become hypersensitive to painful situations.
• [18:00} How our brain sets up habitual patterns.
• [21:50] Nature does not want us to be numb.
• [28:12] Breaking the habit of feeling depressed.
• [32:00] Honouring our depression.
• [34:02] Being aware of those around us and being compassionate.

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• Digging deep to save yourself and others
• Re-invention: what it means for you and your life
• Fear of failure
• Understanding and dealing with bullying
• Being in Flow

In the age of social media, how do we remain true to our heart, while absorbing the bombardment of information day to day? George & Rachel discuss this idea and more in this thought provoking conversation.

Here’s what was covered:

• [3:41] How our consumption of information has changed.
• [4:32] Disengaging from mindless actions.
• [5:38] What makes people think differently?
• [10:29] How we become shaped by society.
• [13:21] Thinking about, who is representing you?
• [16:35] The trap of needing to be normal.
• [18:17] Why we need to get curious.
• [19:00] Are we escaping connection?
• [20:32] Looking & observing without judgment.
• [21:55] Why it’s crucial to question everything.

Being a parent of young teenagers is rarely easy and in an age with smartphones and the internet, it seems to be getting harder. In this podcast, George and Rachel discuss what ideas can help us protect our teens while not wanting to fall into the trap of overprotecting them.

Here’s what was covered:

• [2:00] The dangers that smart phones can bring to your teens.
• [3:30] When is the right time to educate your children about peer group pressure?
• [4:00] Creative ways of approaching teens without hurting their feelings.
• [6:40] Rachel shares how she would approach her future daughter in dealing with their feelings.
• [9:00] The importance of expanding awareness to protect your child.
• [10:30] Playing Russian roulette with decisions
• [13:20] How your child can learn from other people’s experience.

You may also want to listen to:
• Understanding and dealing with bullying

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How do we define love? Our thoughts about what love is and what loves means, are explored in this podcast with George & Rachel.

Here’s what was covered:

• [2:30] What is Self-Love?
• [3:45] Layers of profound connection in love
• [5:00] Physical intimacy
• [8:00] “The deepest expression of love, creates abundant life.”
• [9:00] What is love in a relationship?
• [10:30] Thoughts on the idea of ‘You need to love yourself before you can                     love other people”.
• [12:00] What makes a long-term couples relationship work?
• [16:00] How to find ways to be vulnerable?
• [18:00] The five love languages
• [19:00] How eye contact deepens intimacy
• And much more!

Mentioned in the Podcast:
- The 5 Love Languages – Gary Chapman

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- The layers of attraction
- How to deepen the connection in long term relationships

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Re-invention is a favourite topic for George! In this podcast George & Rachel unpack what it means to re-invent yourself and how you can start doing this immediately.

Here’s what was covered:

• [2:00] What does it mean to Re-invent yourself?
• [4:15] Hidden destructive assumptions that need to be addressed
• [6:50] How assumptions act as invisible filters that force us to see the world in a very specific way.
• [8:25] How removing just one (1) filter, based on one (1) assumption can significantly change the way we see and feel about ourselves and our environment.
• [10:00] Accessing empowering choices through the reinvention of ourselves.
• [12:00] How to reveal our hidden assumptions.
• And much more!

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Fear of Failure

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The fear of failure is one of the most destructive thoughts that can hold us back every day. In this podcast, George & Rachel discuss how this affects us and tactics to overcome this debilitating idea.

Here’s what was covered:

 • [1:00] How the fear of failure affects our life
 • [2:45] Being afraid of what others think of us
 • [8:40] The definition of failure
 • [10:15] Eat failure like apples to taste success
 • [14:05] "The epic fail, is not giving yourself permission to fail" - George Helou
 • [14:40] The danger of letting failure guide our decisions
 • [19:15] Why you would not want to let the fear of failure stop you
 • [25:11] Why you should make room for failure
 • [26:25] The key to failure
 • And much more!

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- Making New Years Resolutions Stick
- How to Create a Purposeful Career
- Being in Flow

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Is there an artist side to you that you struggle to let out? Have you had a taste of being creative and realised it felt special and made a difference to you and even others? Rachel and George share their artist experiences and why we can easily find our artistic side being suppressed. Whether it feels like it is fading away or not, if your heart aches to express it, there is a great reason for it. If you are ready to re-ignite your artistic side or want to take your art to another level, you will enjoy this EP7 Podcast.


Here’s what was covered:

 • [2:30] The big difference between creating for yourself and creating for the sake of money.
 • [6:20] Obstacles that block the artist in you
 • [8:45] The problem with chasing perfection
 • [10:45] How insecurities affect our creative purpose.
 • [13:00] Why masterpieces mesmerise
 • [14:40] How to unleash the artist in you
 • [19:10] The pressures that compromise our artistic purpose
 • [23:30] "If there's something inside of you that you wanted to create, do it! Life is too short" - Rachel Donovan
 • [24:28] The 30 Day Artist Challenge
 • And much more!

Mentioned in the Podcast:
 

• Book: Big Magic - Elizabeth Gilbert
 • Movie: Finding Forrester (2000) IMDb
 • Music app: Ladida
 • EP7 Podcast - What we can learn from Prince

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In this podcast, George lists the layers of attraction with partners from when we first meet, to getting to know each other over a period of time.

Here’s what was covered:

• [1:30] Why we feel attractive sometimes
• [3:15] The journey of being attractive to other people
• [4:45] Different layers of attraction
• [05:55] 1st Layer: Appearance or Physical attraction
• [10:00] 2nd Layer: Personality
• [14:00] 3rd Layer: Insecurities
• [17:00] 4th Layer: The Real You
• And much more!

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• The bad habits that ruin a new relationship
• Relationship Fairytales
• Inspiring change in a relationship

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At this time of year many of us reflect on the year that’s been and also what we hope for in the new year. In this quick podcast, George & Rachel take a look at the best way to make your new year’s resolutions stick.

Here’s what was covered:

• [0.15] Reflecting on the year that's coming to an end
• [1:00] Questioning why we get off track from our goals
• [2:30] Analysing the relationship with your goal
• [7:40] How to connect to your new year’s resolution
• [9:00] Finding your purpose behind your goals
• [10:00] How to marry your goals
• And much more!

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Ironman - forging a path to the finish line

Imagination vs Intention

7 Critical Keys to Reinvent Yourself for 2016 so new years resolutions stick

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George & Rachel discuss why we would want to find value in what we do and the way this can be achieved.

Here’s what was covered:

• Finding happiness in what you do [1:40]
• How to find passion in your existing position [5:00]
• Why we shouldn’t avoid situations that challenge us 6:20
• How to be creative in what we do to bring us to a higher level [9:15]
• The importance of mentors in your career. [13:00]
• Finding value in your career [15:30]
• How to handle negative environments and be extraordinary [16:45]
• The right attitude that will help you rise to the top. [19:00]
• And much more!

Mentioned in the Podcast:

• Being in FLOW
• Understanding and Dealing with Bullying

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• How to move on from a missing partner
• Why you can and should believe in MAGIC!
• Facing Hard Questions in a Relationship
• Dealing with a partner who finds it difficult to discuss their feelings

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One of the most challenging parts of a break-up, is dealing with how much we miss our partner. In this podcast with George & Rachel, they discuss understanding why we miss someone and what we can do to help heal and move on.

Here’s what was covered:

• The frustration of understanding why a break up occurred? [2:40]
• What is going in your body when you’re missing someone? [4:00]
• Why does your mind go on a path of torture, reminding you of the things you're missing? [6:00]
• The connection of your heart and brain to your emotions [6:15]
• How to start building a perspective to understand why and be able to deal with it. [10:25]
• Strategies on how to stop missing someone [16:19]
• The reason why you are missing someone badly and unable to let go. [19:51]
• And much more!

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• Why you can and should believe in MAGIC!
• Facing Hard Questions in a Relationship
• "Happy Wife - Crappy Life"
• Dealing with a partner who finds it difficult to discuss their feelings

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Anyone in this situation is aware of how it can be awkward and confusing.  In this podcast George and Rachel discuss how this occurs and how to deal with it.

Here’s what was covered:

• How do you know that the connection you feel to your partner is there? [1:20]
• What kind of conversations do you want to have that are very important to you? [2:35]
• How to make them express everything you want to hear? [5:15]
• Phase 1: Letting them know that you care about them [5:30]
• Phase 2: The Power of rich conversations [08:15]
• Phase 3: Opening up and making progress [10:10]
• Why the 3rd phase becomes the risky phase [16:00]
• And much more!

Mentioned in the Podcast:

• The Sociopath Part 1 and Part 2
• "Happy Wife - Crappy Life"

You may also want to listen:

• Why you can and should believe in MAGIC!
• Inspiring Change in a Relationship
• Facing Hard Questions in a Relationship

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In this episode, George and Rachel discuss about how to response wisely when facing hard questions in a relationship.

Here’s what was covered:

• Facing hard question in a relationship [0:22]
• Understanding what you're about and what your priorities are in a relationship [1:33]
• How confronting it is to face hard questions  [4:17]
• How to remove the drama [6:30]
• "The truth is you can have what you want." -George Helou [9:04]
• Importance in having a "non-negotiable" response in a relationship [10:00]
• Significance in finding what is especial in your relationship [10:57]
• And much more!

Mentioned in the Podcast:

• Surprising your partner

You may also want to listen:

• The Sociopath Part 1 and Part 2
• Why you can and should believe in MAGIC!
• Inspiring Change in a Relationship

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In this episode Rachel and George discuss surprising your partner.

Here’s what was covered:

• How Rachel surprised her partner [0:33]
• Why the little things matter more [1:17]
• Surprises don’t have to be expensive [2:55]
• Surprising a partner who doesn't like surprises [5:40]
• How George proposed to his wife [6:56]
• How George managed the pressure for his wedding proposal  [9:50]
• The BEST surprises for a partner [10:28]
• And more!

Mentioned in the Podcast:

How to Deepen the Connection in Long Term Relationships

You may also want to listen:

• The Sociopath Part 1 and Part 2
• How to turn on your FLOW
• Inspiring Change in a Relationship

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How to Deepen the Connection in Long Term Relationships

In this episode, George and Rachel discuss and share how to keep and grow the connection with your partner.

Here’s what was covered:

• The key to making a relationship last a lifetime and be fulfilling all the way. [1:02]
• How to deepen you connection with your partner and expand sharing your experiences. [2:48]
• How to be creative in a relationship to deepen the connection. [6:50]
• How social media and can affect the connection in a relationship. [8:15]
• Connecting to real people vs. connecting to virtual Pokémon Go.
• Why Magic is real in a relationship. [10:30]
• "Magic is not only real but practical" - George Helou [11:28]
• "We are designed to be magicians for each other." [16:30]
• And much more!

Mentioned in the Podcast:

Blog Article: Why you can and should believe in MAGIC!

You may also want to listen:

• The Sociopath Part 1 and Part 2
• How to turn on your FLOW
• Inspiring Change in a Relationship

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Sociopaths are everywhere and the label might be helpful, but in truth, the sociopathic traits are in all of us. The difference is in the level of intensity of these traits that can help us identify personalities that are going to be highly destructive in a relationship and are worth avoiding. We discuss from personal experience what it’s like to be associated with a sociopath and what you can do to realise in a timely manner and get out before serious damage is done to your well-being.

Here’s what was covered:

• "If it’s easy [falling] IN [love], then you can expect it’s likely to be easy OUT." [3:08]
• How will you know it's not true love yet? [4:25]
• [..,] because how they respect you while you think differently is a good measure of how mature they are." [4:53]
• [..,] because when someone builds you up, you almost feel obliged to prove they’re right.” [5:48]
• "And so if you feel like nothing you seem to do is ever good enough, that is a very good ALARM BELL." [8:34]
• The way you go about things is often judged by them. You’re supposed to learn the way and they know the way. [12:22]
• "The whole part of the struggle as a sociopath is being wrong, [they see it as] horrendous and diabolical to their safety." [13:50]
• "You'll notice also that they actually lie, so automatically that they're telling different stories to your friends. [..,] they're twisting; they're exaggerating to make themselves better." [16:00]
• "If they don't trust you, the way they address the issues with you […] they’re over possessive, then you know, you need to get out." [17:07]
• What to do when your partner is a sociopath. [18:00]
• How to end the relationship with a sociopath with minimal resistant and drama. [20:08]
• How being a sociopathic helps you end the relationship with a sociopath [23:00]
• And more!

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        Being in Flow

        Happy Wife Crappy Life

How to Say ‘NO’

Inspiring Change in a Relationship

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The Sociopath Part I Show Notes

Have you been or are you in a relationship with a sociopath? Or do you or have you worked with one? Once you develop the awareness to understand the traits, you will start to see them everywhere. And they become powerless when you see their games from the beginning. They rely on deception and manipulation and neither of these things are possible when you see what they are doing. We discuss from personal experience what it’s like to be associated with a sociopath and what you can do to realise in a timely manner and get out before serious damage is done to your well-being.

Here’s what was covered:

• "Think about someone so obsessed with impressing you to make you feel super fantastic, before they even get to know you. Let that be an ALARM BELL." [05:05]

• "When they quickly give you their whole life’s story […] their abuse, how they were treated badly, […] a story that you should feel sorry about their life […] Because later, when they treat you badly, they're going to bring up that they’re struggling because of their past. And you’re going to go "oh gosh! I need to save this person!"[06:20]

• "It's making you feel like being a child again, so that innocence is being established." [7:13]

• "You’re liking them, [but] expect a lot more pieces [of the puzzle] and the contrast will show up at some point because no one's perfect."[8:00]

• "Once you become fanatical with anyone, it's no longer realistic." [9:20]

• "You know what's scary is that feeling [of being intensely love bombed], it's like a drug"- Rachel [9:50]

• "[..,] who have been abused violently, but they stay in it because of that drug at the beginning makes them live in false hope." [10:20]

• "The other thing is... He looks at you, like you’re the only woman in the world [..,] you are the princess of all princesses."[11:00]

• Why can we say that, that someone who makes us feels intoxicated even after the violent abuse, is the man/woman for us? [13:00]

• Why does devoting or committing to set a future really quickly became an ALARM BELL in a relationship? [13:35]

You may also want to listen:

        Being in Flow

        Happy Wife Crappy Life

How to Say ‘NO’

Inspiring Change in a Relationship

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Ready to turn on your flow? George and Rachel discuss how to get into flow to enhance the quality of your life.

"If I can't be myself, and they don't connect with me. Fine! Then, they're not compatible with me". [6:14]

What a great quote from George to start this week’s episode. Today, Rachel and George, dig deeper and explain how to be connected or "in flow" and how we can change our behavior and get more out of our relationships.

Here's what was covered:

• "They’re being exactly the way they need to be, that allows them to succeed and make the best decisions, and therefore attract a lot of money." [1:45]
• “What does it means by being "in flow" in a relationship?” [2:38]
• “What impact do we have when we are incredibly comfortable and truly focused on someone else?” [3:13]
• "Because you're not over analyzing, [..,], you remove the pressure of yourself to prove that you're good or worthy." [4:06]
• "What makes us a good listeners, is that we don't have filters in our brain".[4:54]
• "If I can't be myself, and they don't connect with me. Fine! Then, they're not compatible with me".[6:14]
• "When you're patient, and you don't jump to conclusions [..,] you get very informed".[7:25]
• “The beautiful things happen to us when we get more informed.” [7:59]
• “How do you tell when you're "out of flow" in a relationship?” [9:05]
• “How does stress affect our relationships?” [9:10]
• “You can’t have a connection to be informed when you’re shutting down.” [10:13]
• “We are fearing the ‘What ifs’, and the ‘What ifs’ are plenty. The mind can get creative on the ‘What ifs’, which makes it endless.” [10:56]
• How to turn get back "in flow" in a relationship. [11:45]
• How deep breathing helps turn back the flow. [12:00]
• The importance of the word ‘form’ in ‘Information’. [14:52]
• How to stay connected and in flow.
• "Life is abundance, but we have a hard time experiencing that abundance." [19:55]
• “Abundance is always being there, and nature proves this every day.” [20:34]
• And much more!

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Being Okay with saying ‘NO’

Inspiring Change in a Relationship

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