Life from the Top of the Mind
This series of podcasts is based upon a system for success developed by psychologist, Dr. Bill Crawford, (Ph.D.). The basic premise of this philosophy is that the reason we are less than effective is that the problems in our life trigger the release of certain stress-related chemicals that engage the lower 20% of our brain which is incapable of creative thinking. This results in feelings of stress, frustration, and the desire to either lash out or escape. What makes Dr. Crawford's "Top of the Mind" system unique and powerful is that it shows us how to change the chemical make-up of our body and shift to the upper 80% of our brain where we can access the clarity, confidence, and creativity necessary to bring our best to all aspects of life.
Leadership
Business
Success
Self-Help
Creativity
Kids & Family
Business News
Management
Purpose
Health & Fitness
Careers
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 6 minutes
- Episodes
- 340
- Years Active
- 2009 - 2025
The Need to be Right!
"When our need to be seen as knowledgeable gets in the way of our ability to be seen as caring, our connections suffer." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Sun 14 Mar 2021
Understanding The Behavior of Others
“Our frame of mind is determined by our frame of reference… best to create both of these by choice versus by chance.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Sun 14 Mar 2021
Living by Choice or by Chance
"A life of choice is a life of conscious action, while a life of chance is a life of unconscious reaction. Unless we choose one, we will experience the other.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawf…
Sun 14 Feb 2021
When Helping Doesn't Help!
”Helpful advice, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. It must be seen as healing before it can be experienced as helpful.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Tue 09 Feb 2021
The Case For & Against Optimism
"Optimism is simply the belief that the future will be better than the past, and that I have confidence in my ability to influence the process." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quot…
Sat 30 Jan 2021
Finding Light in the Darkness
"When day comes, we ask ourselves, where can we find light in this never-ending shade?
…there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it…
If only we're brave enough to be it" ~ Amanda Gorm…
Sat 23 Jan 2021
Leadership, Power, & Responsibility
""With great power comes great responsibility." ~ Spiderman (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Sat 09 Jan 2021
Claiming (Or Reclaiming) Our POWER
"Feeling powerless is a signal that we have given our power to people or situations that don't deserve the gift." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Mon 04 Jan 2021
The Neuroscience of Gratitude and Optimism
"The key to dealing with adversity and worry is first to become clear about the power of gratitude and optimism." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Mon 28 Dec 2020
Teaching Kids to Self-Regulate
“Until we teach our kids to self-regulate, we will be stuck trying to reason with their unreasonable brain, which will only leave everyone stuck in the cycle of conflict.” Bill Crawford (https://www.…
Tue 22 Dec 2020
What To Do When Rushed Or Anxious
“When feeling rushed or anxious, rather than speeding up, try slowing down… just by 2%.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Mon 14 Dec 2020
The Neuroscience of Why We Resist Change
"Sometimes we stay in Hell a long time because we have learned the names of the streets." ~ Michael Levine (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Thu 10 Dec 2020
Resolving Versus Reliving The Past
“In order to resolve (re-solve) the past versus continuing to relive it, we will need to access the part of the brain that solves problems versus remaining stuck in the part of the brain that continu…
Sat 28 Nov 2020
One More Tool to Create the Life You Want
“Defining the people and situations in our lives as annoying, frustrating, irritating, and depressing only has us set up to feel annoyed, frustrated, irritated, and depressed.” ~ Bill Crawford (https…
Sun 22 Nov 2020
Four Steps To Creating the Life You Want
"We can’t claim what we don’t name.” ~ Adapted from Brené Brown (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Tue 17 Nov 2020
Ambiguity
"One key to having peace of mind is having a high tolerance for ambiguity." ~ Dr. Sam Buser (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Fri 13 Nov 2020
Narcissism & the Fear of Being Ordinary
“Narcissism is the shame-based fear of being ordinary.” ~ Brené Brown (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Sun 01 Nov 2020
Needing Others to Change
"Regardless of the situation, as long as our solution requires someone else to change, we will never know the power and promise of self-determination." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.c…
Sat 17 Oct 2020
The 1st Essential Element to Effective Influence & Communication
“Until we learn to create the sort of interactions that trigger psychological safety in others, we will forever be fighting the neurobiology of suspicion and resistance.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://ww…
Sun 11 Oct 2020
Resolving Arguments Between Coworkers & Family Members
"You will never resolve a conflict by fighting another’s existing reality." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Sun 04 Oct 2020
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