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
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- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 6 minutes
- Episodes
- 340
- Years Active
- 2009 - 2025
Perfectionism Vs. Healthy Striving
"The difference between perfectionism and healthy striving is the difference between improvement and approval. Healthy striving is an internal process designed to promote growth, while perfectionism …
Sat 07 Jan 2023
When Honesty Is NOT The Best Policy
"Honesty isn't the best policy when it is driven by frustration, resentment, hurt, or anger because it is likely to trigger frustration, resentment, hurt, or anger in others." ~ Adapted from Brené Br…
Sun 01 Jan 2023
Are We Willing to be Wrong (So That We Can Trust Being Right)?
"We must be willing to be wrong in order to trust what we believe to be right." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Wed 14 Dec 2022
Constructive Criticism - An Oxymoron?
"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 10 Dec 2022
The 4 P's of Anxiety & Depression
“Just as we are to avoid the four horsemen of the apocalypse, we should also avoid the four “P’s” of anxiety and depression… the need to please, perform, prove, and perfect.” ~ Bill Crawford (https:/…
Tue 29 Nov 2022
What Are We Pretending Not to Know?
"Honesty isn't always just saying the truth, sometimes it's about facing the truth. A life of confusion can often be a form of self-delusion. . .What are we pretending not to know?" ~ Ken Frogley (ht…
Mon 21 Nov 2022
Using the Brain to Strengthen Our Immune System and Get to Sleep!
“Neuroscience tells us that our state of mind affects our body’s ability to fight off illness and get the sleep we need. Therefore, we must be purposeful about the former to be effective in the latte…
Mon 21 Nov 2022
Good Bad Person
“You can’t make a good deal with a bad person.” ~ Warren Buffett (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Tue 15 Nov 2022
Don't Let Them Live Rent Free Inside Your Head
“In order to become more influential in our experience of life, we must become more selective to whom we allow inside our heads.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Mon 31 Oct 2022
Empathy & Influence
"Empathy isn't just understanding another's position, it's connecting to the emotions that underpin that experience which is critical if we want to be influential with others." ~ Adapted from Brené B…
Tue 25 Oct 2022
Behavior Validates Belief - How to Change a Habit
“Any powerful idea is absolutely fascinating and absolutely useless until we choose to use it because behavior validates belief.” ~ Richard Bach (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Tue 18 Oct 2022
What We Are Afraid To See Or Say
"What we condone we codify." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Mon 10 Oct 2022
The Power of the Mind Body Connection
“In order to influence our experience of life, we must have a deeper understanding of how the mind and body affect each other, as well as, a system for influencing this process.” ~ Bill Crawford (htt…
Tue 27 Sep 2022
Complainers
"The only thing complaining does is convince other people that you are not in control." ~ Unknown (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Tue 20 Sep 2022
Fear of Failure
“Fear of failure is not something we are born with, but a fear that is learned and must be unlearned if we want to become more influential in our lives, and the lives of others.” Bill Crawford (http…
Mon 12 Sep 2022
Being Heard & Understood!
“Not being understood is a signal that there is much more to understand.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Tue 06 Sep 2022
What is True Confidence?
"True confidence is the ability to listen to anyone or anything without losing your temper or your perspective." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Fri 02 Sep 2022
Controlling What We Can
“The Brain doesn’t know the difference between a real and imagined event. Therefore, if it is out of your hands, put it our of your mind.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com)
Mon 22 Aug 2022
The Neuroscience of Gratitude and Optimism
“Optimism is a strategy for making a better future. Because, unless you believe that the future can be better, you are unlikely to step up and take responsibility for making it so.” ~ Noam Chomsky (w…
Sun 14 Aug 2022
The Neuroscience of Trauma
“When something reminds us of a traumatic incident in the past, the brain reacts as if the traumatic event is happening in the present.” ~ Adapted from Bessel van der Kolk (www.billcrawfordphd.com)
Sun 07 Aug 2022
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