Better Me Daily

Quote of the day; “Adverse childhood experiences are the single greatest unaddressed public health threat facing our nation today” - Dr Robert Block Fawziyya Zakariyya guest co-hosts again in this episode and we are talking about childhood trauma and adverse childhood experiences. We answer the question “what is a traumatic childhood?” And we discuss ACE scores and health outcomes, developmental trauma and the brain, childhood trauma symptoms in adults and how to deal with trauma from childhood. We also talk about our experiences. Link to the better me daily website: https://bettermedailypod.wixsite.com/my-site Sign up to for Fawziyya’s newsletter https://fawziyya.substack.com/?utm_campaign=pub&utm_medium=web Sources: https://www.miace.org/2019/10/01/how-to-recognize-if-your-childhood-trauma-is-affecting-you-as-an-adult-how-to-heal/ Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) - CDChttps://www.cdc.gov › violenceprevention › aces What Are ACEs? And How Do They Relate to Toxic Stress?https://developingchild.harvard.edu › resources › aces-a... https://www.wavetrust.org/adverse-childhood-experiences https://youtu.be/95ovIJ3dsNk Don’t forget to subscribe, review, rate and give your feedback and find the show on insta and twitter @bettermedailypod and @_bettermedaily

Quote of the day:

“You die twice, once when you stop breathing, and again when someone utters your name for the last time”

- Irvin Yalom

Today’s episode is all about how we define the hiccups on the road to our goals, our general outlook on failures and how to get back on track when we derail. This is just a little tidbit reminder/inspiration for myself and for you.

Better Me Daily is 2!!!!! There will be a giveaway on social media. Details are found in the episode and more will be uploaded on the various social media pages so don’t miss out!

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Quote of the day:

"In life you don't get what you deserve; you get what you negotiate."

- Chester l. Karrass

For this episode, i sit with my good friend Saadatu, and together we read a couple of responses to a question asked on Quora, "what is the hardest lesson you've learnt in life?". Do you have your own lesson to share? feel free to do so!

This was surely a funny yet insightful episode to make and i hope you enjoy listening to it as we enjoyed creating it.

Find Saadatu on instagram @tullerh_

and leave your responses on our instagram @bettermedailypod

XOXO

Quote for the episode:

“The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in”

- Morrie Schwartz

On this second part of the previous episode, the love languages Quality time, gift giving and Acts of service are discussed.

There’s also word from two of you wonderful listeners. Enjoy!!!

Quote of the day:

“If we are to develop an intimate relationship, we need to know each other’s desires. If we wish to love each other, we need to know what the other person wants”

- Gary Chapman

Today’s episode is about the love languages words of affirmation and physical touch. It doesn’t just talk about how to recognize if these are our love languages, but also how to communicate and things to do to show love to people that resonate with them.

And importantly, things to do to show ourselves love if they are part of our dominant love languages.

There’s something for you to do at the end *wink*

Stay tuned for the part 2 next week.. till then, stay awesome!!

Today's quote of the day is a short audio clip from Gaston of Beauty and the Beast.

We've all heard the word narcissism. Join me today to discuss what it is, the roots of the word and popular pop culture references... also a little information on how to handle a narcissist from an article on webmd is featured.

Do you have any other fictional references of narcissism? email me at asmau.mohammed3@gmail.com. or feature your response on your IG story and tag @bettermedailypod

have a lovely week ahead!

find the featured article here: 

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/features/handle-narcissist

Quote of the day:

"I've been doing this a long time - manipulating people to get my way. that's why you think you love me. Because i've broken you down and built you back up to believe it. Once you leave this behind, you'll see that.

- Excerpt from Captive in the Dark by C. J. Roberts.

On today's episode, Fawziyya schools us on trauma bonds in toxic relationships. What it is, how/why it comes about, cycles of abuse, signs and finally what can be done about it. so sit back and lets learn together. i hope you enjoy!!

Quote of the day: “Simplicity boils down to two steps: Identify the essential. Eliminate the rest.”

- Leo Babauta

In today’s episode, I will be your personal narrator, reading “Need Help Staying Focused? Try These 10 Tips” from HealthLine.

Link to original article is https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/how-to-stay-focused

Don’t forget to leave a review and share with as many people as you can. Have a nice week ahead!!!!

Quote of the day:

“David, you can ask me all the questions you want. But you’re going to get the shot.” – Excerpt from Life is a 4 Letter word.

Today’s episode is sort of a discussion on one essay from Life is a 4 letter word by David A. levy and Kristine Carlson. This essay is titled “the Shot” and it’s basically talking about how we delay the inevitable. And I talk a little on that and then move on to tips from Mel Robbins Five second rule. So it’s packed with goodness in just a few minutes and you do NOT want to miss out.

There’s also a very helpful challenge at the end so look out for that.

Don’t forget to share and leave a feedback! Have a splendid week ahead!!!!!

Quote of the day:

“The shorter way to do many things is to only do one thing at a time.” – Mozart.

In this episode, I discuss monotasking vs multitasking. What is monotasking? what is multitasking? which is better between the two and how to go about it. Time management is important to help get things done and I believe this episode will help with that. 

So sit back and enjoy!

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Quote of the day: “You create beauty with your attitude, your behaviour, your actions. It’s all up to you!” It’s been long since i did a psychology based topic so here’s the action-behavior inconsistency.... Here’s why people may sometimes act in a way that is different from their held opinions and values. Here’s why you shouldn’t use the phrase “can never be me!” Cause honestly sometimes, it could be 😬. I hope you enjoy this one! Have a beautiful week ahead 💛💛💛💛 Reference sites: http://psychology.iresearchnet.com/social-psychology/attitudes/attitude-behavior-consistency/ https://www.verywellmind.com/attitudes-how-they-form-change-shape-behavior-2795897 https://www.coursera.org/lecture/social-psychology/lecture-2-3-is-the-attitude-bone-connected-to-the-behavior-bone-ZctZe?utm_source=link&utm_medium=in_course_lecture&utm_content=page_share&utm_campaign=overlay_button

Quote of the day:

 "That fear of missing out on things makes you miss out on everything"

- Etty Hillesum

FOMO. Fear of missing out. i am certainly guilty of experiencing that from time to time... how about you? on this episode, we dive into Mark Manson's mind and his thoughts on FOMO.... trust me you don't want to miss out on this one!!!

Your feedback is always appreciated. Connect with the show on twitter @_bettermedaily and instagram @bettermedailypod.

Wishing you a a great week ahead!!

Quotes of the day 

"If i lived in my head less, i would live my life more"

"Stop Overthinking, whatever happens, happens"

Today's episode is a joint episode with The Vibes With Onimisi Podcast. Here, we rant and discuss the burden that is overthinking and little tips to help with overthinking. Hope you enjoy listening to this! Have a great week ahead. 

Quote of the day:

"There are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave."

- Dale Carnegie

Today's episode is another narrated episode, with me as your personal narrator of the article titled "7 Powerful Public Speaking Tips From One of the Most-Watched TED Talks Speakers" by Kim Lachance Shandrow

Link to full article: http://entm.ag/ixc

I hope you enjoy this and benefit from it!

Remember to rate the show and you can reach me by sending an email to asmau.mohammed3@gmail.com

You can also follow the podcast on instagram @bettermedailypod and twitter @_bettermedaily

Have a splendid week!

Quote Of The Day: "To do a thing today, and the same tomorrow, gathering is the essence of knowledge, thus one may achieve wisdom. For streams are but the gathering of drops" - Unknown It's the 30th episode and last episode for 2020!!! and we are finishing strong. Todays episode is a chat session with CEO of EXO Closet and my dear friend, Halima Abubakar. We discuss our view on new year resolutions, achievements this past year, and tips for setting attainable goals  and new year resolutions against 2021. We Also discuss a little about false hope syndrome. We hope you sit back and enjoy this, but most importantly, we hope it helps you set new goals to a better you. You can find Halima on twitter and instagram @haltyhalty and her business @theexocloset Link to episode on building habits & habit stacking https://www.buzzsprout.com/1174025/episodes/5140657 Don't forget to subscribe, share and rate the show. I wish you a lovely week ahead!!!

Quote Of The Day: "Just because you don't understand it doesn't mean it isn't so" - Lemony Snicket, The Blank Book. As a continuation of last week's discussion, on today's episode, myself, Zainab Jimoh and Fawziyya Zakariyya are talking about possible things to say to someone with a mental health issue, as well as the differences between mental health and mental illness, and the importance of mental health advocacy. Please leave a review and rate the show, it'll be very much appreciated.  Find us on twitter @_bettermedaily and IG: @BetterMeDailyPod You could also follow me @AsmauMohammed_ Zainab Jimoh @zainaab_j Fawziyya Zakariyya @Fawzi_yya She Writes Woman Hotline: 08008002000 Love Peace and Mental Health Foundation: Love, Peace & Mental Health Foundation | CONTACT US (lpmfoundation.org) References: 10 things not to say to someone with a mental illness | Aruma Don't say these things to someone with a mental health issue - Insider Worst Things to Say to Someone Who Is Depressed (verywellmind.com)