This piece is in many ways a deeply personal love letter to myself as creative celebration of my rise from the ashes of a very less than life. &nbsp; If you would like to explore more of my work pop over the The Lab of Life. www.thelaboflife.ORG &nbsp; CAUTION: This piece creatively references in an impicit (not explicit) way, childhood trauma and abuse. &nbsp;

The Lies of a Less Than Life

In this Deep Dive, we are going to travel into and through that which most of us, most often, turn from and run. The challenges, and obstacles, frustrations and fears that lay siege to peace we seek to find. It is a path whose twisting turning beauty all too easily confuses the lonely traveller, cause them to turn away and stay stuck in the same old way, again and again. But on this journey we’ll have each other for company along the way. So find a quiet place where you wont be disturbed for 10 minutes or so, put on some headphones and let's walk together side by side, all the way to the other side of suffering. It is such a surprising beautiful journey.

Enter Zen From There

"Its dawn before day, as purpled night skies give way this new lighting up. The blurring light shapes the shade of this awaking, as if a new masterpiece… in the moment of its making." Find yourself a quite place where you won't be disturbed, put on some headphones, and let me share with you this story for your subconscious mind. &nbsp; &nbsp; www.thelaboflife.ORG

Here's a Thought

When we have the courage to go into and through the tough times, intimately in amongst the meaning making stories that made them up, we cross the event horizon. We come to know what Shakespeare meant when he had Hamlet say "There is&nbsp;nothing either good&nbsp;or&nbsp;bad,&nbsp;but thinking makes it so”. Awareness falls away from far ahead, and rests instead on the lake shore line of the anything is possible place. And from there, all the clouds that had for so long darkened our skies, become what they have always really been... merely vapour. And in this lighting up we see, all of the resources we could ever need, come rainbowing down from within those most challenging of times. It is a vast place of peace. In this story for your subconscious mind, I will take you there. &nbsp; &nbsp; www.thelaboflife.ORG

Witness This Metamorphosis

In this story for your subconscious mind, let's walk together to the clearing space between the conscious and subconscious mind. Find yourself a quite space where you wont be disturbed for the next 7 minutes, put on some headphones and allow yourself to relax. Let go of the need to know, or make too much meaning of the words you will hear, and allow yourself to disappear into the space between the words... the space beyond thought. It is the infinitely peaceful place found at the meeting point of time and the timeless. Enjoy. &nbsp; www.thelabflife.org

Let Go... Allow

Beyond the heavy hard edge of meaning that barricades the road… Beyond fields of fixed perspectives, and their paths that loose their way… There is a place of not knowing. That’s where we’re going. &nbsp; www.thelaboflife.ORG

Not Knowing is Most Beautiful

In this deep dive guided reflection we take a wander through subconscious fields of thoughts and see the shadow shapes of memories, blowing in the breeze. It is a tale that leads all the way through to the future you, reflecting back on a wonderful life beautifully lived. It is a most magnificent reunion. A meeting of minds across a life of extraordinary achievements. What a story! &nbsp;  www.thelaboflife.ORG

The Path That Leads You There

In this episode, we delve into the intersection of behavioural science and FLN. Katherine Flaschen, Principal Behavioral Designer, and Carolina Better, Managing Director of Global Development at ideas42, share insights from their recently launched report aimed at helping foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) implementers apply behavioural science to enhance the effectiveness of their programs. 

Katherine and Carolina provide valuable perspectives on how understanding and addressing behavioural barriers can lead to more successful educational interventions and, ultimately, better learning experiences for children.

->How to get in touch with ideas42 by email: globaldev@ideas42.org 
->How to get in touch with ideas42 on social media:
@ideas42 on X 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ideas42/ 

-> Contact Katherine on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kflaschen/
-> Contact Carolina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolina-better-95440a3a/

->Access the Barriers report here:
https://www.ideas42.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/I42-1498_BMGF_SynthesisReport_final.pdf 

Learn more about ideas42's work applying behavioural science to early childhood development and education:
https://www.ideas42.org/global-development/#education

Leveraging Behavioral Science to Improve FLN Programs

This week on Parallax, Dr Ankur Kalra welcomes Dr Brooke Aggarwal to dive deep into the fascinating intersection of behavioural science and nutrition education. Dr Brooke Aggarwal, an Assistant Professor at Columbia University Medical Center, focuses her research on how behavioural and psychological factors influence adherence to cardiovascular disease prevention guidelines.

In this episode, Dr Aggarwal shares insights from a groundbreaking study she worked on, the Family Intervention Trial for Heart Health (FIT Heart), unveiling the crucial role of social support and caregiver dynamics in maintaining healthy behaviours. Dr Kalra and Dr Aggarwal discuss innovative techniques such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy that are transforming the landscape of nutrition counselling.

Dr Aggarwal shares her insights into the practical applications of behavioural science in clinical settings, emphasising the importance of addressing cognitive distortions with evidence-based approaches. The discussion highlights the need for healthcare providers to adapt their language to enhance accessibility, creating a supportive environment for sustainable lifestyle changes within patients.

Join us as we explore how combining behavioural science with nutrition knowledge can empower individuals to take control of their health and create meaningful, sustainable improvements in their lives.

EP 120: Rewiring Health: Behavioral Science Meets Nutrition Education With Dr Aggarwal

Have you ever thought about pursuing a career in Behavioural Science?

In our latest podcast, HRW Shift share their journey into their careers, including what they look for in standout applicants, the lessons they’ve learnt along the way and what they might do differently to benefit their experience.

Episode 38: Careers in Behavioural Science

The Foundational Literacy and Numeracy Hub (FLN Hub) is a group of advocates, researchers, donors, foundations and African and multilateral institutions working to solve the learning crisis in Africa, which has left 9 out of 10 African children unable to read with understanding by the age of ten.

I'm curious about what happens when the science of human behaviour meets the ancient wisdom of the eastern philosophies. I explore both these worlds through the lens of similarities rather than differences, looking for the simple truths of what it takes to enjoy a live well lived.

Podcasts from HRW Shift, a specialist multidisciplinary behavioural science team of experts within the healthcare market research agency Healthcare Research Worldwide (HRW).  HRW are a global agency dedicated to 'accessing reality'​; taking a scientifically-rigorous, collaborative, holistic approach, utilising and developing the best and most appropriate consumer and healthcare techniques (qual, quant and online), whatever the respondent type, anywhere in the world across the whole healthcare sector (pharma, device and diagnostics, OTC, personal care, medical nutrition, babycare....).  It's research that reflects the real world, to help you make the right business decisions.

‘Parallax’ (/ˈparəlaks/)-noun: the effect whereby the position or direction of an object appears to differ when viewed from different positions. Join Ankur Kalra, MD as he shows you a different side to cardiovascular care, management and science. Listen to Ankur’s conversations with legendary cardiologists, critical reviews of key congresses and late-breaking trials, and concise summaries. Published every second Monday of the month, this is your fix of reliable updates on all things cardiology by someone from a non-traditional background, who is always trying to look at it from new angles! Dear cardiologists, we want to make this podcast about you, and for you! Please email us critical thoughts, comments and questions for Ankur at podcast@radcliffe-group.com.

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