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
When Simply Listening Isn't Enough
“When feelings run deep and positions are entrenched, then just listening often isn’t enough to move the conversation forward.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Sat 04 Sep 2021
When Insight Isn't Enough
"When the alarm bell of the emotional brain keeps signaling that you are in danger, no amount of insight will silence it." ~ From The Body Keeps Score by Bessel van der Kolk (https://www.billcrawford…
Mon 23 Aug 2021
Dealing with Defensive People
"The reason some people get so defensive is not because they are defending their position…they are defending their judgment… they are defending themselves!” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawford…
Sat 14 Aug 2021
The "Magic Question" for Successful Conflict Resolution
:Solution-focused questions about the future, that combine what is important to the other person with what is important to us, are the key to successful conflict resolution.” ~ Bill Crawford (https:…
Sat 07 Aug 2021
Teaching Kids to Calm Themselves Down
"The truth is that kids don’t like to feel bad. It goes against what they love which is to have fun and experience joy. Therefore, the key to helping them manage their emotions is first showing them…
Sat 24 Jul 2021
Two More Tools for Life!
"In order to become more influential in our life and the lives of others, we must not only become clear about why we think and feel a certain way, but how to change those thoughts and emotions to one…
Sat 17 Jul 2021
How & When to Say Enough! - The Neuroscience of Healthy Boundaries
"We have to believe we are enough in order to say, "Enough!" ~ Brené Brown (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Sat 10 Jul 2021
The Difference Between Worry & Anxiety
"When our worry is feeding our anxiety, or our anxiety is feeding our worry, we need to stop the feeding frenzy and shift our focus from the problem to the solution, because it's not what we feel, bu…
Sat 03 Jul 2021
Using Brainscience to Enhance Communication
“While we are not responsible for other people’s reactions, we do play a role in how their brain interprets what we do and say, and this will determine our influence.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.b…
Tue 29 Jun 2021
The Importance of Confidence in Conflict
"Confidence is the ability to understand another's perspective without needing to accept or reject it in order to move from conflict to consensus." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/qu…
Tue 22 Jun 2021
The Power of Resilience
"When the storms of life hit, the resilient adjust their sails." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Tue 15 Jun 2021
The Power of Focus or Attention
"If we don't pay attention to our focus, or what we are paying attention to… we will never know if the payment is worth the cost." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Tue 08 Jun 2021
Finally Understanding "Why"
“Until we understand why we react to certain situations with stress, anger, or frustration, we will not have the clarity necessary to deal with life from a place of confidence, creativity, or compass…
Tue 01 Jun 2021
Justifiable Anger!
“Physiologically, it simply doesn’t matter whether our anger or resentment is justified. The body doesn’t make moral judgments about feelings… it just responds.” ~ Adapted from Doc Lew Childre, Jr. …
Tue 25 May 2021
How To Make Core Values Valuable
“Core Values are only truly valuable when taken off of the wall and turned into behaviors that are embraced by all.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Tue 18 May 2021
How to Avoid Arguments
“You cannot have an argument with a fully conscious person.” ~ Eckhart Tolle (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Tue 11 May 2021
How to Keep Others from Pushing Our Buttons!
“If buttons are to be pushed, let’s ensure we are doing the pushing, and the buttons represent what we want in ourselves and others.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blo…
Sat 01 May 2021
New Ways to Deal with Negative Emotions
"Until we switch to asking solution-focused questions, we will be stuck in the problem-focused part of the brain." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Thu 15 Apr 2021
Beyond Just "Coping" With Change
"Coping with change is much like just 'managing' stress...while better than the alternative, it will only allow you to survive versus thrive." ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-…
Sat 27 Mar 2021
How to be Heard, Understood, & Trusted
"To be heard and understood by anyone we need to first be perceived as someone that they trust.” ~ Bill Crawford (https://www.billcrawfordphd.com/quote-video-blog/)
Sun 21 Mar 2021
Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are the property of Bill Crawford, Ph.D.. This content is not affiliated with or endorsed by eachpod.com.