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YayCanDo is a podcast about possibility, embracing our humanity and letting go of limiting beliefs in our lives.

We are on a mission to power new possibilities in life and work through better relationships with ourselves and others.





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#46. Highs, Lows and Learnings

YayCanDoJan 20, 2023

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#46. Highs, Lows and Learnings

#46. Highs, Lows and Learnings

In this episode of YayCanDo, Bernie and Paula discuss the outcome of their strategic planning session in December and plans for the future.

Shownotes:

1) Paula says adieu

2) Bernie explains why she will be pressing pausing on YayCanDo 

See you soon and thanks for listening!

Jan 20, 202317:09
#45: Operation Time Freedom with Entrepreneur Jeff Davis
Jan 06, 202333:02
#44: Year End Review - Paula's Perspective

#44: Year End Review - Paula's Perspective

Today is the final episode of season one of YayCanDo.

Paula reflects with Bernie and shares her favourite memories and highlights, personally and professionally, and some of the ways that YayCanDo has helped her see new possibilities in her own life.

YayCanDo returns on January 6th for season 2.

 

Dec 16, 202232:29
#43: #IamRemarkable - Learning to Celebrate our Successes in Life

#43: #IamRemarkable - Learning to Celebrate our Successes in Life

#IamRemarkable is a Google initiative empowering women and other underrepresented groups to celebrate their achievements in the workplace and beyond.

Having been inspired by one of the global ambassadors for this powerful idea, Paula today meets with Shirley Dloomy, to hear the story of the insights, ideas and inspiration for #IamRemarkable programme. 

Shirley shares her own experiences learning the differences between celebrating success and bragging, and the importance of creating a safe space for ourselves, our colleagues and our friends to be remarkable! 

Show Notes:

1) Shirley Dloomy Mani - #IamRemarkable Country Lead, Israel

2) #IamRemarkable - LinkedIn Community Page

3) #IamRemarkable Website 

4) Anna Vainer - #IamRemarkable Founder

Dec 09, 202240:37
#42: Highs, Lows and Learnings - Web Summit, Vitality Mark and Yes, Some Donkey Talk Again

#42: Highs, Lows and Learnings - Web Summit, Vitality Mark and Yes, Some Donkey Talk Again

Today, Bernie and Paula discuss their favourite aspects of their separate episodes of the podcast.

Bernie explains why she was inspired by Paula's Web Summit chat, and Paula shares her thoughts on Bernie's two interviews, in particular her enjoyment of "Vitality Mark" and his belief in possibility.




Dec 02, 202244:21
#41: The Wonders of Web Summit - Powering New Possibilities in Work

#41: The Wonders of Web Summit - Powering New Possibilities in Work

With so many people exploring new possibilities in their careers, conferences like the Web Summit in Lisbon offer an opportunity to explore the worlds of technology, content creation and innovation.

In Paula's show today, she reflects on some key learnings from this conference - which is billed as "the world’s premier tech conference”, in a conversation with Judy McKeever - a great friend who this year attended the Web Summit for the first time. 

We discuss the insights and technology trends that surprised and interested us both - from the power of podcasting to the unexpected core messages about the power of technology to connect humanity. 

If you're curious about emerging trends and the latest ways that brands, businesses and even some nations are heading, you'll enjoy this conversation between Paula Thomas and Judy McKeever, all about the Wonders of Web Summit.


Show Notes:

1) Judy McKeever 

2) Web Summit 

Nov 25, 202236:22
#40: Vitality Mark - a lifestyle prescription for cultivating daily health & well being

#40: Vitality Mark - a lifestyle prescription for cultivating daily health & well being

In this weeks solo episode of YayCanDo, Bernie's guest speaker is Dr. Mark Rowe. 

Mark has been a practicing physician for over 20 years and is a pioneer of Lifestyle Medicine in Ireland, having founded the Waterford Health Park which has become the base for his medical practice as well as the "Lifestyle Medicine Be Well Clinic" and being among the first medical professionals globally to be certified as a Diplomate of the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine.

Lifestyle Medicine is defined as an evidence-based ‘lifestyle first’ approach to prevention and treatment of chronic disease. Mark has always held a strong desire to change the culture of ‘a pill for every ill’. Instead he advocates lifestyle change as the best medicine for lasting wellbeing. He is the author of two books – ‘A Prescription for Happiness: The Ten Commitments to a Happier, Healthier Life’ and ‘The Men’s Health Book’. Mark is also a regular contributor for a number of publications including the Farmer’s Journal, where he shares his thoughts on positive health and wellbeing practices.

As a Keynote speaker, Mark regularly delivers events and workshops for organisations around the world. His TEDx talk titled ‘The Doctor of the Future: Prescribing Lifestyle as Medicine’ took place in University College Dublin in 2017. Notable engagements to date have included UCD Smurfit Executive Development, the American House of Representatives and a number of Fortune 500 companies. 

https://drmarkrowe.com/

Show notes

1. The beginnings - moving from "A Pill for every ill" to enhancing the patient experiences, social interaction and a holistic view of health and wellbeing

2. The importance of hope and possibility as well as new tools

3. From crisis to purpose

4. Cultivating the art of "practice"

5. Embracing the totality of you

6. Practices for living with vitality everyday

7. Every day choices - becoming active agents in our own wellbeing

Nov 18, 202256:46
#39: Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes

#39: Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes

In this book club episode of Yaycando Brian McIntyre joins Bernie to discuss Robert Louis Stevenson's book "Travel with a Donkey in the Cevennes". Well sort of. In reality we discuss Brian'a own adventure of travelling with a Donkey in the Cevenne in the footsteps of Stevenson, donkey joys and woes and becoming a celebre locale along the way!

Nov 11, 202201:04:52
#38: Highs, Lows and Learnings - Reflections on Abundance and Creating Change

#38: Highs, Lows and Learnings - Reflections on Abundance and Creating Change

Paula and Bernie today compare notes, insights and perspectives on the the key ideas that emerged in our recent podcast episodes.
Bernie learns more about Paula's perspectives on abundance, and Paula shares what resonated in Bernie's interview this month, all about what it takes to create dramatic change in our lives.
Listen to enjoy our usual reflections and insights.
Nov 04, 202256:51
#37: Winning the lotto without winning the lotto

#37: Winning the lotto without winning the lotto

In this weeks solo episode of YayCanDo, Bernie's guest speaker is Noirin Ni Laocha , who 14 months ago, turned her dream of moving to her favourite holiday location into a reality. Noirin tells us about the process she used to make the decision, the challenges she's encountered and the liberating process of learning to prioritise her own deepest values above work. 

Show notes:

Using design thinking to explore making a move to Kerry

Involving the children in the decision making process 

Prototyping and exploring 

Boogie boards and post its  - the importance of writing it down

Committing to the decision

Surfing, roaming, crossing fields and teaching pigs tricks

Escaping the weight of debt

Making mindful decisions & valuing having options 

Exploring with a curious mind and openness to the outcome

Choosing to live a life according to my deepest values





Oct 28, 202256:43
#36: My Principles and Practices for Wealth and Abundance

#36: My Principles and Practices for Wealth and Abundance

This is a solo show with Paula Thomas.

In today's episode, Paula shares her experiences and insights around the possibilities of abundance and wealth. 

She shares the underlying principles and powerful practices that have already helped her experience a more abundant income, and her beliefs in new possibilities for an even-more financially abundant future.



Oct 21, 202213:47
#35: Book Club: Miracle Mornings

#35: Book Club: Miracle Mornings

In this book club episode of YayCanDo, Bernie and Paula discuss the book Miracle Mornings by Hal Elrod and the benefits Paula has been enjoying from deciding to gift herself some precious ME time and implementing her very own miracle morning routine and practicing it daily. 

Show Notes:

  1. Context, author’s background and his career story before the book
  2. “The Miracle Morning” - where the concept came from and what it means/includes
  3. The SAVERS formula: Silence, Affirmations, Visualisation, Exercise, Reading & Scribing
  4. Decision time: am I willing to give purposeful time to myself before giving it to the world?
  5. Waking up feeling refreshed despite getting up earlier and getting less sleep 

Some quotes from the book:

  1. To make profound changes in your life, you need either inspiration or desperation.” – Anthony Robbins.
  2. “Unfortunately, it took me a few years to realise that affirmations are one of the most powerful tools to change your life” – page 85
  3. “In addition to reading your affirmations every morning, doing a simple visualization process every day will TURBO-CHARGE the programming of your subconscious mind for success.
  4. “It’s been said that our quality of life is created by the quality of our habits… There is no class offered in school called “Habit Mastery. There should be.” Page 143
  5. “Life is short. You don’t have enough time to be unhappy and mediocre. It’s not just pointless, it’s painful.” – Seth Godin
Oct 14, 202233:16
#34: Action, Acceptance, Attitude and Abundance - Highs, Lows and Learnings...

#34: Action, Acceptance, Attitude and Abundance - Highs, Lows and Learnings...

In today's episode, Bernie and Paula reflect on what they learned from their solo guests, sharing insights around the importance of attitude and outlook. 

Paula also shared her sense of achievement having completed her first (and only) ice bath as a way to take action and eliminate a limiting belief. 

Bernie also shared how much she enjoyed the concept of radical acceptance from this month's book review - and why it can be so helpful as we all learn to live with our inevitable human imperfections. 



Oct 07, 202230:12
#33: The secret of letting go - for a life of freedom and flexibility
Sep 30, 202201:14:35
#32: "Mind Over Medicine" - Coline Monsarrat Shares the Book That Inspired Her Mindset of Possibility
Sep 23, 202252:22
#31: Books that changed or touched our lives - Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach

#31: Books that changed or touched our lives - Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach

In this book club episode, Paula and Bernie discuss some of the key ideas and differing views about the personal impact of the powerful bestseller Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach.

In the book Tara Brach discusses how universal and very human feelings such as sorrow, pain, fear, anxiety and desire, which may indicate that something is wrong or be an appropriate response to a challenging situation are often solidified into "something is wrong with me", unleashing our inner critic and a war against oneself. Tara advocates that through accepting our moment to moment experience even the uncomfortable or painful feelings without resisting and balancing this mindfulness with compassion, we can find radical acceptance, healing and freedom from unconscious habits of self-hatred and blame. Highly recommended by Bernie with super guided reflections and meditations and personal stories. 

Show notes:

1. Growing up unworthy

2. Strategies to manage the pain of our inadequacy

3. Accepting our human  existence and all of life as it is

4. True freedom is being without anxiety about imperfection 

5. Imperfection is not our personal problem - it is a natural way of being

6. Coming home to our body

7. Awakening to the source of longing 

8. Unfolding into wholeness







Sep 15, 202239:28
#30: HLL's - The Power of Daily Practices, Cold Water and Peaceful Downtime

#30: HLL's - The Power of Daily Practices, Cold Water and Peaceful Downtime

In today's episode, we review our two totally different solo interviews this month, but which ended up with remarkably similar insights. 

Paula & Bernie discuss each other's solo shows and the incredible insights their guests shared. 

Keith Barry and Daragh Fleming each highlighted the importance of finding a daily practice that works for us as individuals - whether it's visualisation or meditation or indeed any other mindful or spiritual techniques. 

We also compare notes on the power of cold water (baths or swimming) and peaceful downtime as other important elements of a balanced life. 

Sep 09, 202235:02
#29: Thoughts too big
Sep 01, 202240:31
#28: Keith Barry Shares Brain 'Hacks' for Creating the Life You Want

#28: Keith Barry Shares Brain 'Hacks' for Creating the Life You Want

Today is one of Paula's solo shows.

In this episode, Paula meets Keith Barry - best known as a magician, hypnotist, mentalist and entertainer, performing both on international TV and live - in sell-out shows around the world, including headline performances in Las Vegas.

Keith is now increasingly known as a mind coach, working with world-class athletes, business people, influencers and actors to help them harness their subconscious potential.

Keith recently published his new book called “Brain Hacks – Everyday Mind Magic for Creating the Life You Want”, so this show explores Keith Barry's insights and wonderfully engaging ideas on how to live our best lives!


Show Notes:

1) KeithBarry.com

2) Brain Hacks: Everyday Mind Magic for Creating the Life You Want

3) Keith Barry on LinkedIn


Aug 26, 202244:30
#27: Book Club - proposal for our listeners

#27: Book Club - proposal for our listeners

Slight change of programme in this weeks short episode of Yaycando as instead of our usual book review we discuss how our listeners might get involved as guests on the Yaycando book club to talk about books they love which helped power possibilities in their lives. 

If you are interested in participating please contact either Paula or myself or drop a voice message to the number that Paula has given during the show. We'd love to have you on the show.

Bernie@yaycando.com

Paula@yaycando.com



Aug 19, 202208:38
#26: Highs, Lows and Learnings - Weddings, Weight and Wondering What's Next

#26: Highs, Lows and Learnings - Weddings, Weight and Wondering What's Next

In today's episode, co-hosts Paula and Bernie reflect on the highest of highs - Paula's wedding on July 31st - which was of course a personal highlight in her life after years of being painfully single. 

We discuss the joyful "possibility" of finding love later in life, and how the Universe conspires to effortlessly connect people in love at the perfect time.

We also discuss our solo episodes on weight management - a deeply personal issue to both of us, creating awareness of the challenges of food addiction as well as the importance of finding the relevant source of inspiration for the specific weight issues in each of our lives. 




Aug 12, 202245:36
#25: Food addiction & compulsive eating - when moderate eating isn't possible & the diets can't work
Aug 04, 202227:28
#24: The Power of Community and Consistency for Healthy Weight Loss with Petronella Ravenshear
Jul 29, 202242:46
#23: Books that changed or touched our lives - "The Four Agreements - A practical guide to personal freedom" by Don Miguel Ruiz

#23: Books that changed or touched our lives - "The Four Agreements - A practical guide to personal freedom" by Don Miguel Ruiz

Show Notes:

This week it's our book club episode of Yaycando in which we discuss the powerful concepts and ideas of the best selling book by Don Miguel Ruiz called "The Four Agreements" based on the ancient Toltec beliefs from Southern Mexico over a thousand years ago. 

In his book Ruiz discusses how humans are domesticated as children by the society into which they are born with certain belief systems, laws and rules of conduct which are taught through a system of punishment and reward; "good girl/boy & good boy/bad girl". In time we come to internalise those belief systems and rules as our own which leads to a process of autodomestication; "We can now domesticate ourselves according to the same belief system we were given, and using the same system of punishment and reward. We punish ourselves when we don't follow the rules and we reward ourselves when we are the "good girl" or "good boy".  

Our belief system creates an inner Judge which judges everything we do and don't do, think and don't think, feel and don't feel. Everything lives under the tyranny of this inner Judge leading to guilt, shame and the need for punishment. There is another part of us which receives our judgments and this part is called the Victim which carries the blame, the guilt and the shame. 

Just being ourselves is our biggest fear, according to Ruiz. We have learned to live by other peoples demands and points of view because of our fear of not being accepted and of not being good enough for someone else. We form an image of what perfection is to try to be good enough and to be accepted by everybody. We especially try to please the ones who love us most. We create this image, but we don't fit this image. It is impossible to live up to; "Our image of perfection is the reason we reject ourselves; it is why we don't accept ourselves the way we are, and why we don't accept others the way they are". 

In order to break free from this vicious cycle to choose our own belief system, become our authentic selves and create a life of possibility, joy and fulfillment, Ruiz proposes we adopt the following four agreements:

1) Be impeccable with your word 

Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love.

2) Don't take anything personally

Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a protection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinion & actions of others, you won't be the victim of needless suffering.

3) Don't make assumptions

Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life.

4) Always do your best

Your best is going to change from moment to moment, it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgement, self-abuse, and regret. 

Very powerful suggestions which if practiced in a "do my best" spirit can no doubt lead to increased self love, acceptance, freedom, serenity and harmony in our lives.

Highly recommended!

Jul 22, 202255:31
#22: Highs, Lows and Learnings - Powering Possibilities through Detachment & Dopamine!

#22: Highs, Lows and Learnings - Powering Possibilities through Detachment & Dopamine!

In today's episode of YayCanDo, Paula and Bernie review what they loved and learned from each other's episodes this month and key themes that emerged. 

From the powerful breathing exercise that creates calm, through to sea swims that create connection and community, we discuss our inspiring guests and lessons from our book review that teaches the seven spiritual laws of success. 

Jul 15, 202245:54
#21: Finding a higher purpose after a diagnosis of early onset Parkinson's disease

#21: Finding a higher purpose after a diagnosis of early onset Parkinson's disease

In this weeks solo episode of YayCanDo, Bernie talks to Richelle Flanagan, a dietitian and former International hockey player about how she has embraced possibility and found a higher purpose in her life after being diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's disease after the birth of her second child.
Jul 07, 202256:46
#20 - F**k It - Letting Go to Find Profound Happiness
Jul 01, 202251:31
#19: Books That Changed or Touched Our Lives - "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra"

#19: Books That Changed or Touched Our Lives - "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra"

Deepak Chopra is a well-known India-American author who writes and speaks about spirituality and related topics such as meditation and consciousness. He has been described by TIME magazine as “one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century".

With over 91 books published, Chopra is perhaps known for the one we're discussing today. 

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success was on The New York Times Best Seller for 72 weeks - perhaps due to its simplicity and accessibility.

In today's episode of YayCanDo, Bernie and Paula discuss each of these "laws" that Chopra teaches in this tiny pocketbook, including their own personal experiences practicing them in their daily lives. 

We share our love of big ideas such as "potentiality" and "dharma" as well as the importance of "detachment" from this book billed as "one hour of wisdom" which offers an easy way to explore key topics that affect all of humanity in complex and intriguing ways. 


Show Notes:

1) Deepak Chopra 

2) The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra


Jun 24, 202201:03:13
#18 Highs, lows and learnings - giving space to not knowing

#18 Highs, lows and learnings - giving space to not knowing

In this month's review of YayCanDo, we reflect together on the key ideas  from our book club and individual interviews that have helped us to embrace our humanity and inspire possibility in our lives.

Show notes:

1) Book Club: The Power of Less by Leo Babuta

2) From internalising homophobia to the gift of being gay with Brian McIntyre

3) The importance of mentors and role models

4) An artists journey

5) Finding meaning where I am now with the people I'm with

6)Tragedy and triumph: Climbing Kilimanjaro with Mike O'Shea and Paula's Da

7) Genevieve's boy Crónán & Tiarnán conquer Kilimanjaro for Movember. You can donate at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kili-trek-for-movember


https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-mcintyre-8608011/

Check out Brian's excellent essays here: http://www.orchard.ie/blog/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-o-shea-427ba719/



Jun 16, 202201:00:36
#17: Conquering Kilimanjaro (and Other Life Challenges) with Mike O'Shea
Jun 10, 202257:48
#16: Accepting who I am - an artist at work

#16: Accepting who I am - an artist at work

This episode is one of Bernie's monthly solo shows.
In this week’s episode of Yaycando, Bernie talks about life and work with Brian McIntyre, a leading brand strategist, planner, insight and qualitative research expert who weaves beauty and art into his life and work.
www.linkedin.com/in/brian-mcintyre-8608011/
www.orchard.ie/
Read one of Brian’s superb essays here: www.orchard.ie/teacher/
Episode notes:
· Growing up in Ireland in the 80s and 90s
· The gift of being gay
· The more successful I became the more I moved away from what I loved most
· Leadership through expertise vs people
· There is a time to curate in our careers
· Not needing to know the solution to take action
· Creating things of beauty
· Realising my life through art
· Voices rising on LinkedIn
· Being allowed to be fully human in the workplace
· Earning our mentors
· It’s through people with people that progress occurs
· Finding meaning where I am now with the people I’m with
· Directing our own lives
· The great joy of being alive
Jun 03, 202250:09
#15: Books That Changed or Touched Our Lives - The Power of Less by Leo Babauta
May 27, 202242:09
#14: Pendulum Summit Leadership and Empowerment Summit (Dublin) - Summary and Insights
May 20, 202237:08
#13: Highs, Lows and Learnings - Finding Possibility in Rest, Recovery and Friendship
May 13, 202238:58
#12: Staying grounded through turbulent times

#12: Staying grounded through turbulent times

This episode is one of Bernie's monthly shows. On today's episode, Bernie talks to Dearbhalla Baviera about how people are feeling and the challenges they are facing as they return to hybrid ways of working and the new normal, which feels anything but!  Show Note: 1) Dearbhalla Baviera - executive coach & keynote speaker specialising in conscious leadership coaching, diversity and inclusion, team development and individual and group coaching supervision. Contact details: clearbird.ie or getintouch@clearbird.ie 2) Burn out 3) Setting boundaries  4) The Eisenhower matrix 5) The Observer within  6) The OK Behaviour manifesto
May 05, 202249:21
#11: "You: Part Two - Thriving in the Second Half Of Your Life" - Interview with authors Jane and Campbell Macpherson
Apr 29, 202239:42
#10: Books That Changed or Touched Our Lives - "Man's Search For Meaning" by Viktor Frankl.
Apr 22, 202245:14
#9: Highs, Lows & Learnings - Lessons on Healing, Stillness and Choosing To Live Life to the Full.
Apr 15, 202236:15
#8: Trauma: living with ghosts and shadows
Apr 08, 202249:57
#7: A Path to Inner Peace & Fearless Living with Michael Neill

#7: A Path to Inner Peace & Fearless Living with Michael Neill

This episode is one of Paula's monthly solo shows.

Michael Neill is an internationally renowned teacher, broadcaster, speaker, and the author of six best-selling books.

He teaches how to live life "from the inside out” as a way to experience more aliveness, peace, and productivity.

In today's episode of YayCanDo, he shares his own journey from a seriously troubled mindset in his teenage years and even through to adulthood, which led him on his own personal development journey and now to his incredible coaching career.

Michael has spent more than three decades as a coach, and is consistently ranked as one of the world's top coaches. 

I find his work and his ideas incredibly inspiring - especially the possibility of living a truly fearless life, so please listen and enjoy our conversation.


Show Notes:

1) Michael Neill website

2) Michael Neill's Ted X Talk - Why Aren't We Awesomer?

Apr 01, 202248:55
#6: Books That Changed Our Lives - "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind" by Joseph Murphy PhD
Mar 25, 202255:46
#5: Highs, lows, and learnings

#5: Highs, lows, and learnings

In this weeks episode of YayCanDo, Paula and Bernie look back on the month and review their highs, lows and learnings from their review of Susan Jeffer's life affirming book "Feel the fear and do it anyway", as well as their solo episodes with guests; psychotherapist Ger Murphy and executive coach Steve Neale discussing topics such as fear and how to overcome limiting beliefs.

Mar 18, 202256:21
#4: Tools, Techniques, Ideas and Insights - Building Your Beliefs to Create Your Best Life
Mar 11, 202249:02
#3: Presence, Mirroring, Reassurance - Learning to turn towards our fear and find the guidance in it

#3: Presence, Mirroring, Reassurance - Learning to turn towards our fear and find the guidance in it

Mar 04, 202247:16
#2: Books That Changed Our Lives "Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway"
Feb 25, 202241:42
#1: Introduction to YayCanDo
Jan 20, 202225:30