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
My Anxiety Is Making Me Anxious
"The problem with anxiety is that its main byproduct is more anxiety." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Sun 21 Jul 2024
The Neuroscience of Psychological Safety
“Lacking a sense of psychological safety, people shut down…often without realizing it. They are less likely to seek or accept feedback, and also less likely to experiment, to discuss errors, and to s…
Sat 06 Jul 2024
How Negative Self-Talk Affects Communication
“We can’t have constructive conversations with others while having destructive conversations with ourselves.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Sat 06 Jul 2024
When to Put Problems on the Back Burner
"When we put problems on the back burner, often they just sit there and burn." ~ Georgia Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Sat 22 Jun 2024
When To Use Criticism
"Criticism can be effective when there is something that must be destroyed or dissolved, but it is capable only of harm when there is something to be built." ~ Carl Jung (https://www.billcrawfordphd…
Sat 15 Jun 2024
What Really Underlies Almost All Anger
"Under all anger is fear, and under all fear is fear of loss.” ~ Unknown (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Sat 01 Jun 2024
The Neuroscience of Difficult Situations
"To deal successfully with difficult people and situations we must first see them as an opportunity to practice defining who we are." - Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog…
Sat 18 May 2024
The Addictive Nature of Perfectionism
"The need to be perfect is often driven more by fear of failure or disapproval than the joy of achieving one's goals." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Tue 14 May 2024
Why Most Difficult Conversations Fail
"You can't create a solution-focused conversation from a problem-focused mindset." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Tue 07 May 2024
A New Way to Deal with the Inner Critic
"To influence ourself, we must understand our "selves," or the parts of us that motivate our thoughts, decisions, and behaviors, and then draw upon them as needed." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.bil…
Tue 23 Apr 2024
The Neuroscience of Bitterness
"Bitterness does more harm to the vessel in which it is stored... than the vessel on which it is poured." ~ Anonymous (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Tue 16 Apr 2024
The Neuroscience of Control
"Never make your highest purpose, or the most important thing in your life something that is outside of your control." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Sat 13 Apr 2024
Responsibility - The Ability to Respond
"When we take no responsibility for any aspect of our past, we limit our ability to respond in the present and the future." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Sun 07 Apr 2024
Influencing How We Experience Difficult People
"Never define people or situations in terms of their effect on you, unless you want to give them the power to make you feel that way." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-bl…
Tue 26 Mar 2024
Saying "Yes" When My Gut Says No!
"Stress is what happens when your gut says 'no way,' but your mouth says 'no problem'." ~ Unknown (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Fri 22 Mar 2024
Listening Just Takes Too Much Time!
"Leaders (and parents) must either invest a reasonable amount of time attending to fears and feelings or squander an unreasonable amount of time trying to manage ineffective and unproductive behavior…
Tue 12 Mar 2024
How To Not Take On Their Stuff!
"Problems occur when we tie our peace of mind to another's state of mind." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Tue 05 Mar 2024
The Neuroscience of Arguments!
"You don't have to attend every argument to which you are invited." ~ Unknown (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Thu 29 Feb 2024
Keys to Success from Seth Godin
"In this new connection economy your success is no longer about your ability to simply do what you are told, and do it well." ~ Adapted from Seth Godin (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-b…
Sun 18 Feb 2024
Is Your Anxiety Making You Anxious?
"The problem with anxiety is that its main byproduct is more anxiety." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Sun 11 Feb 2024
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