Super Awesome You - Achieve your goals and conquer your motivation
You know how it's easy to be encouraging to your best friend? And just as easy to be mean to yourself and count yourself out? Did you know there's biology behind that?
Each episode covers how our neurobiology tries to help, but often gets in the way of us achieving our goals. We'll talk about steps to take to push past those barriers, and be the very best (super awesome) you!
The host, Sam, holds a degree in Neurobiology and has been obsessed with motivation, goals, psychology for nearly a decade now. He is a former spin instructor, a current runner & marathoner, an entrepreneur, and podcaster.
Episodes
52 episodes
Why Delayed Gratification is so difficult, and tips to deal with it
Hi, Sam here, I'm fighting a cold this week, hope you can excuse my stuffed up voice!Join me this week as I tackle the difficulty of long term goals, and why in the moment, we tend to make the poor choice (vs the choice we actu...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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21:12
Doing something new is an act of courage.
What if the fear of trying something new is just your brain's way of keeping you safe? Join me as I unravel how our evolutionary instincts can hold us back, sharing my own experience of taking that first brave step into the unknown. Our brains ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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20:18
"I can do hard things" - What running my first marathon taught me about life's big challenges
Ever wondered what it takes to transform a simple decision into an extraordinary achievement? Join me, Sam, as I recount my journey of running the New York City Marathon for the first time. You'll hear about the rigorous two-year preparation, t...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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18:03
(Repost) Do you ever feel like two selves battling one another to change?
Hi all! Another repost this week as I work on new content and some exciting news coming soon! Enjoy another popular episode from the archive.---This week we cover the feeling of having two different versions of yourself vying for co...
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10:10
(Repost) Are you too focused on the negative things in your life?
I’ll be back real soon with a new episode, but for now here is a fan favorite / all time best episode!— This week we cover the benefit of journaling positive experiences in your life, and how it can retrain your brain and expand wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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10:07
The central governor theory or "mind over matter"
This week we tackle the Central Governor theory (aka mind over matter).
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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8:28
Accepting where you are in an effort to change
Today we talk about the power of accepting where you are today an in effort to change.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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10:43
The self-fulfilling prophecy of complaining and being negative -- and how to overcome it
In season 2, we talk about cognitive dissonance and the (negative) power of complaining -- and most importantly, how to start to beat it!
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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9:57
Season 1 Finale! What's the *ONE* thing that matters most when pursuing a goal?
THANK YOU all for listening to the first season of Super Awesome You. It's been so rewarding to do this work, and I'm so grateful for all of you listening and commenting and sending me messages!This week we wrap up the season, and talk ...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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9:12
[Mini Episode] You can do great things -- you already do!
This week is a mini episode on how you can do great things... because you already do!Have any comments/suggestions/ideas/stories to share for season 2? Reach out @superawesomeyou on Instagram or reach out via email! (www.superawesomemix...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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5:23
Identifying as a shortcut to achieving your goal - identify as a winner long before you are
This week we talk about how identifying as a champion/winner/achiever long before you reach your goal is helpful to achieving your goal.This week's song of the week is We Are The Champions by Queen.
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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10:21
Should you share your goal with others or keep it to yourself?
This week we tackle the question of sharing your goal or not, and if there's any benefits or research to suggest that you should.The song of the week is "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica
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Season 1
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Episode 41
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8:44
Are you taking enough "Vitamin N"? (As Kipchoge would put it)
This week's episode we talk about the importance of being an editor in your life, and saying 'no' to things (with kindness), in an effort to focus on what matters most to you.We also spend a little bit of time talking about why clutter ...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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10:00
Are you struggling with meditation? I did too! (Here's my experience meditating for nearly 3 years)
This week I share my experience (and real struggles!) of building a meditation habit, and what I've learned in these ~3 years of meditating every day for 10 minutes a day.In an upcoming episode, we'll spend more time on the science of m...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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10:06
Discipline vs motivation - what matters more?
Let's talk about motivation vs discipline and how they play together.The song of the week is Ready, Steady, Go by Paul Oakenfold.(I accidentally said Oakenfield, oops!)
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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8:57
There is no *one* path to greatness
This week we talk about greatness and the path to it -- most importantly how there is no single path to achieve it.This week's song of the week is Devil May Cry by Apashe.
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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9:03
Do you need to change your environment to change your life?
This week we talk about habits, and changing environments, and how to break a routine.No new song of the week this week!
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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9:38
Why it's so difficult to start things (and what to do about it) - a brief talk on activation energy
We talk about activation energy, chemical reactions, and how it relates to motivation and your goals. We also talk about catalysts and how to make things easier!This week's song of the week is Mount Everest by Labrinth.
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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10:07
Right here, right now -- what can you do right now to help you get closer to your goal?
This week we tackle the present moment ,and why it's important to not let yourself get locked up when you imagine the amount of work required to reach your goal.This week's song of the week is Right here, Right now by Fatboy Slim. (...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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8:01
What would your day look like if you did everything you said you were going to do? (The secret of keystone habits)
This week we start to talk about keystone habits, and the importance of setting intentions and following through.The song of the week is Unstoppable by Drake, Santigold and Lil Wayne.
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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8:05
Are you letting fear stand in the way of your success?
This week we talk about how fear can stand in our way, and what to do about it. I know I certainly drive myself crazy because I often know what I need to do to grow my business, but I am afraid to take the steps to do it. I end up standing stil...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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9:23
Are you addicted to your phone? (here's why, if so, and what to start to do about it)
If you're like me (and arguably most people), then you may feel addicted to your phone. I know I certainly am. Here's why we're so easily drawn to our phones from a biological point of view, and some quick tips on what to do about it.Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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11:19
How do you find the motivation to change your habits? Part 3 of 3 on habits
This week marks the beginning of my mid-season break! I will be back with new episodes starting in August of this year. We tackle the final piece of the habit puzzle: finding the motivation to stick with it, and to make important...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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10:56
What are you getting out of your existing habits? Part 2 of 3 on habits
This week we're talking about how to make a plan to change existing habits or create new ones.
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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10:27
Is your environment helping or hurting you start or stop a habit? Part 1 of 3 on the science of habits.
This week we tackle part 1 of 3 on the science of habits -- the cue or the trigger! And how to hack this system to help you start or stop a habit.This week's song of the week is Breaking the Habit by Linkin Park.
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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10:07