Many of us have been touched in some way by dementia. Perhaps you've had Grandparents or parents affected by dementia, or you're worried about your own parents, or yourself. In this conversation, Cass and Dr Ginni Mansberg explore some simple changes you can make now, in your 40s, 50s and 60s, to save your brain. You can learn more about Dr Ginni at drginni.com.au Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Have you heard about 'schemas' and 'schema therapy' but don't quite understand how it works?  Responding to a listener voicemail, I explain schema therapy and walk through the 18 maladaptive schemas to help you understand them and recognise them within yourself. Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo https://cassdunn.com/podcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Maria Thattil was propelled into the spotlight when she was crowned Miss. Universe Australia in 2020. She then went on to place in the Top 10 of the International Competition in 2021. She was the third woman of colour to represent Australia in the pageants history. Maria is a fierce activist for social causes and uses her platform to champion social justice issues like mental health and gender equality. Connect with Maria:  https://www.instagram.com/mariathattil/?hl=en Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo      See omnystudio ..read more

Do you often find yourself feeling like you've fluked your way to the success you've achieved? Do you feel like the rug may be pulled from under you at any time... that everyone is about to find out about the 'fraud' you really are? 'Imposter Syndrome' is an extremely common experience, particularly in women, where we are unable to attribute our success to our experience, skills and hard work, and believe we are imposters. By reframing our thoughts and consciously being aware of how they can contribute to Imposter Syndrome, we can start to ease it and believe in ourselves. Connect with Cass: w ..read more

In this episode, Cass in joined by Katherine Morgan-Schafler, a psycho-therapist based in New York City. Katherine's work history includes being an onsite therapist at Google, but now focuses on working with ambitious and perfectionistic women. Katherine discusses the differences between healthy and unhealthy perfectionism, and the gendered nature of perfectionism. Connect with Katherine:  https://www.instagram.com/katherinemorganschafler/?hl=en Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Are you curious about how different styles of attachment are ingrained in us from when we are infants? Understanding different attachment styles that may be affecting your day to day life can help you heal and become stronger. In this episode, Cass explains the various styles of attachment, including anxious and avoidant styles, and the characteristics and meanings behind each one. Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo https://cassdunn.com/podcast/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

In this episode, Cass is joined by Susan Pearse, a best-selling author and leadership expert who developed Australia's first mindfulness based leadership program, which is now used around the world. Susan has spent two decades trying to find the secret to living a more fulfilling life, and through those experience, she's now written a "Spiritually Loose" manifesto as an antidote for the modern world.  Connect with Susan:  https://www.susanpearse.com/spiritually-loose Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo Join the Crappy to Happy commun ..read more

Have you noticed that you sometimes use self-kindness as a way of letting yourself get away with bad habits? It's tough to strike a balance between being kind and self-compassionate while also keep yourself accountable and achieving your goals. In this episode, I respond to a listener who is dealing with this exact issue, and offer ways for you to find this healthy balance. Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo Join the Crappy to Happy community: www.facebooks.com/groups/crappytohappycommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Do you find yourself struggling from burnout after having too much on your plate? In this episode, I explain the concept of the 'exhaustion funnel' in psychology, and various steps you can take to help dispel stress that is built up in your body, and prevent burnout from occurring. Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn_xo facebook.com/cassdunn.xo Join the Crappy to Happy community: www.facebooks.com/groups/crappytohappycommunity See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

In this episode, Cass is joined by Alison Brahe Daddo, a screenwriter, podcaster, teacher and former model who appeared regularly on the cover of Cosmopolitan, Dolly and Cleo magazines in the '90s. She's now written a book called 'Queen Menopause' which is a frank and compassionate companion to any woman experiencing menopause. Ali reflects on her career, her experience with sexual assault, and how mothering her daughters is a completely different ballgame to mothering her son. Connect with Ali:  https://www.instagram.com/alidaddo Connect with Cass: www.cassdunn.com instagram.com/cassdunn ..read more