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.
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- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 6 minutes
- Episodes
- 340
- Years Active
- 2009 - 2025
The Best Gift of All?
"Often, the best gift isn’t what we buy, but who we are, and what we say and do with those we love.” ~ Bill Crawford, PhD (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Tue 24 Dec 2024
The Neuroscience of Accomplishment
"When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It's to enjoy each step along the way." ~ Wayne Dyer (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Mon 16 Dec 2024
The Neuroscience of People's Reactions
“Often reactions to life aren’t the problem… it’s our reactions to our reactions that get in the way of our clarity, confidence, and creativity.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quo…
Tue 10 Dec 2024
The Power of the Moment
“Ask yourself every moment, 'Is this how I want to be thinking, feeling and acting?'…and only continue when the answer is yes.” ~ Adapted from Richard Bach (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-vi…
Wed 04 Dec 2024
How a Question About Today Can Impact Our Future
"The question to ask each night before you go to bed: If I live every day the same way I did today, what kind of future would that create?" ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-vid…
Tue 26 Nov 2024
The Flip Side of Acceptance
“Sometimes our ability to accept what we can’t change is tied to our willingness to change what we can.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Tue 12 Nov 2024
The 3 Essentials to Success & Happiness
"Autonomy, Purpose, & Mastery: If you are having difficulty creating the life you want, chances are one or more of these are missing." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-b…
Tue 05 Nov 2024
The Neuroscience of Meaning
"Meaning isn't something we discover, it is what we bring to life, either by choice or by chance." - Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Tue 29 Oct 2024
The Neuroscience of Awareness Versus Worry
"One key to successful problem solving is knowing the how to choose between worry and awareness." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Sun 13 Oct 2024
How to Use Questions to Deal With Negative Emotions
"When feeling angry, worried or frustrated, what if we are asking ourselves the wrong questions?" ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Mon 07 Oct 2024
The Neuroscience of Stress
"Stress is what happens when your gut says 'no way,' but your mouth says 'no problem'." ~ Unknown (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Sun 29 Sep 2024
The Neuroscience of Self-Determination
“Regardless of the problem, 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.com…
Sat 21 Sep 2024
Dealing With People We Don't Like
"The test of our humanity, is the ability to have compassion for the people we know well enough not to like." ~ Adapted from the play After Ashley by Gina Gionfriddo (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com…
Mon 16 Sep 2024
Knowing When to Stop!
"Sometimes knowing what to do is knowing when to stop." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Sat 07 Sep 2024
The Neuroscience of Motivation
"The thing that kills motivation is, when thinking of a goal, people want to be the person who has done it versus the person doing it." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-b…
Sat 31 Aug 2024
Do We Trust What We Fear or What We Know?
“When faced with conflicting thoughts and emotions, we must decide what to trust, what we fear, or what we know. What’s important is that this decision be made by the knowledgeable versus the anxiou…
Sun 25 Aug 2024
Helping Students Deal with Anxiety
"Given that students are experiencing increasing anxiety today, isn’t up to us to give them the information and tools they need to succeed?" ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-vi…
Tue 20 Aug 2024
The Neuroscience of Responsibility
“In order for people to take responsibility for their actions, we need to remove the fear of blame and shame from the equation.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Tue 13 Aug 2024
Getting Others to Get It!
"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." ~ George Bernard Shaw (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Mon 12 Aug 2024
The Power of Patience
“Patience isn’t simply the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.” ~ Joyce Meyer (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Sat 27 Jul 2024
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