School of Self Improvement

In this week's episode we are chatting all things introvert. Are you an introvert or maybe not entirely sure? Well this episode is going to help you, if you recognise yourself. Introverts can often mistake their tendencies for social shyness or social anxiety and whilst yes, it can be an anxious experience, it's not necessarily a bad thing. 

Introverts simply have a different nervous system setting and we need to honour that for optimum health!

Toxic Health Culture is the damaging extremes that clever marketing has pushed us to. We are "sold" solutions that prey on our fears and give us false hope. Toxic health culture is all about fear and hope in equal measure - teas to help us lose weight and products that promise us fast weight loss. 

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Welcome to Episode 18, a solo episode from me this week. 

I am creating a movement to bring back fun for adults. Do you know the difference between Newtonian and Einstein time? Well in this episode you're going to find out. No, this isn't a physics lesson, it's a lesson in how to make the most of your time, and have fun while you're doing it!

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Welcome to Episode 17! 

I am thrilled to welcome my sister and cohost Brenda for her very first episode with me here on the School Of Self Improvement. Years ago Brenda and I had our own podcast together called Keto Sisters. We felt quite restricted to the topics so instead of starting a new one, I have invited Brenda to join me here on this podcast. She won't be here every week but hopefully often enough that we don't miss her.

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We are back! After a fabulously long break I am back in the virtual podcast studio. Joining me this week is the incredible Heather Robinson. This interview was delicious and I am so happy to share it with you.

Heather from Get-Accomplished-With-Heather helps smart, impactful, online coaches and healers, to get the stuff done in their business that they know they want and need to do, but for whatever reason they’re just not doing it.

She helps them create a great feeling plan, and then provides the accountability, mindset and energy support, to move through the blocks and get the stuff done.  They increase their confidence, have greater foundations and step into their 'next level self' with more steadiness and grace.

She is passionate about transformation and helping people to reach their goals and dreams.  She has taking quantum leaps in her own development and experience due to her commitment to her own holistic personal development.

Heather has an amazing gift just for you! The Lift-Off Tool kit is a simple yet powerful process which helps you lift your mood in any situation. Any action is best taken from the best fling place you can find, and this is a tool that will help you get there. 

In this episode of School of Self Improvement I chat with Spiritual Guide, Healer and teacher Joan Buckley. Joan has some amazing gifts that she shares with her community and I am honored that she agreed to chat with me. 

In today's episode  I am talking about my carb addiction and my recent epic fall off the wagon. It's important to me to get this message out there because the anti dieting campaign is pushing for "everything in moderation" but for many of us, that simply doesn't work. Learn why. I am also sharing something called The Backwards Law and it's a trap that I think so many of use fall into without even realising it. 

If you want to reach out to me, send me an email to christina@christinaoman.com

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Lessons for 30 year old me, things that I wish I knew a decade ago. Starting self development work was the best thing I ever did, just wish I had done it sooner!

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As we slide into Autumn here in the Northern Hemisphere I love the cosy evenings, the hot drinks and wrapping up in soft scarves. It's also time to put care of yourself at the top of your list. Especially if you have issues with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and suffer from low mood as the light fades earlier in the day, it's time to top up your care. 

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In this week's episode I am touching on a topic that can be so subtle it can pass you by. That is hyper independence. Are you so independent that you push everyone away, won't accept help and do everything yourself? If so, this is the episode for you. 

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In today's episode I am joined by my daughter Nyree who, at the age of 20, has already made some pretty big life choices. Join us as we chat about what to do if you are not happy and how to take steps to change it. It's ok to change your mind about something. Don't waste any more time or money trying to fix something that is clearly not working. It's ok!

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You can't transform your life as long as you live in the past. Letting go of people, places, experiences and habits that no longer serve you is an important step to take. Find out how in today's episode.

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This was a fun episode to make! My husband is Italian and I am Irish. Both being white Europeans you wouldn't expect many cultural clashes but there have been some whopper arguments over the years. Last year, during management training, Fabio (the Italian husband) discovered why we seemed to end up arguing about nothing. Low context and high context cultures. 

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I think this is my favourite pastime or hobby or whatever you want to call it. This important ritual is totally free but can mean massive improvements to your life and put you in a positive mindset. Instead of focusing on what you don't want or what you don't have - spread your mental wings and dream! Dream wildly and dream big, who knows where it will lead!

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In this week's episode I am asking you the hard questions. Do you believe in yourself? Do you believe in yourself enough to do hard things? How can you build more confidence to choose what makes you happy in life and walk away from what doesn't.

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In last week’s episode we talked about getting better goals. But what happens when you have a goal and you just can’t get there. You might have followed all of the tips and tricks I gave in that episode but you still can’t quite reach that goal. Stay tuned because in today’s episode I am going to talk you through the steps to take when you just can’t get to that longed for goal.

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Goal setting is a HUGE passion of mine because a good goal practically guarantees you'll stay motivated enough to achieve it. All too often I see goals that are so vague or difficult that I know they will be almost impossible to achieve without mammoth effort or a huge amount of self control. I want your goals to motivate, excite and inspire you every day. Learn how to set better goals.

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Are you suffering from or engaging in toxic positivity? What even is that? This week I take a look at the world of toxic positivity and how it can actually make things worse and make you feel guilty about your own feelings. How crazy is that?

If you would like to submit a request to be on the show as a guest or to suggest someone you would like me to talk to email me christinachristinaoman.com (make sure you use the @, it's not here because who wants spam?!)

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Welcome to episode 1! I am here to disrupt self improvement and stop the toxic positivity movement of "just think happy thoughts". Nope we're not about that here. I am here to give women everywhere the tools and strategies to get out of their own way. Tackling self sabotage and self limiting beliefs with actionable steps to make real differences. You're not going to be told to meditate or journal your way to happiness, although I am a fan of both. Join me on this journey to real change free from toxic positivity.

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