At a time when the world feels more divided than ever, Cass shares the psychology of 'othering' and the biases that cause humans to turn on each other. She invites you to practice one of her favourite meditations known to increase compassion, reduce bias towards others, lower stress and promote healing. (Meditation starts around 17:05) Connect with Cass: Cass on Instagram and TikTok Crappy to Happy on Instagram Facebook www.cassdunn.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Cass talks with existential therapist, Dr Sara Kuburic aka "The Millennial Therapist" about what it means to lose your Self and why it's so important to do the work of re-connecting with your true Self. Cass and Sara discuss: What self-loss is and how it happens The difference between inauthenticity and self-loss How we lose ourselves in relationships and when NOT to compromise The role of habits in shaping our identity Why we need to take individual responsibility for the life we have...

What can people expect from their interactions with you, professionally or personally? You don't have to be an influencer or entrepreneur to have a personal brand. This week, Cass discusses how to be intentional about the image you project, the values you represent, the consistency of your actions and how all this makes people feel when they think of you. And if you're not happy with how you're perceived, the good news is you can start right now in being more intentional about crafting your...

Cass sits down with Amelia Nagoski, who co-authored (with her identical twin sister, Emily Nagoski) the NYT bestselling book, "Burnout: The Secret to Solving Your Stress Cycle". Amelia shares that it is not just being a woman trying to meet society's "unmeetable expectations" that is a primary cause of burnout, but falling anywhere outside of what the mainstream considers to be the 'norm' in terms of race, sex, gender, appearance or ability. Listen to hear about: Human Giver Syndrome and...

Why do we believe the things we do? Why do we struggle to believe 'nice' people can do bad things? What leads someone to believe conspiracy theories?  In light of the accusations made against Russell Brand this week and his assertion that this is a plot by mainstream media to silence him, I'm unpacking the cognitive biases that influence people's willingness to believe certain information, the psychological needs we seek to satisfy by believing conspiracy theories and why it's so hard to...

Chantel Mila began sharing ideas for creating 'pockets of peace' in your home during pandemic lockdowns. Just three years later, her eco-friendly home cleaning and styling videos have attracted an audience of millions worldwide. She's just launched her own product line called 'Mama Mila Home' and published her first book. In this episode, Chantel tells the story of her success and shares some of her most popular tips for how to turn your home into a sanctuary. Connect with...

We all know how important play is for children, but it's just as important for grown-ups! In the busyness of life, we consider hobbies to be trivial and time-wasting, and can find ourselves being weighed down by responsibility and losing our connection to what brings us joy. In this episode, Cass explains the benefits of prioritising play, how playfulness is as much an attitude as an activity, and shares some ideas that might help you reconnect with your own sense of fun and inspire you to...

Cass sits down with Dr Gwen Adshead, one of Britain's leading forensic psychiatrists who has spent 30 years providing therapy to violent criminals including killers, arsonists, stalkers, gang members and those who are normally labelled as 'monsters'. Gwen discusses the role of early childhood trauma in later violent crime, the devastating consequences of cutting funding to public mental health services, and she makes a compelling case that in the right circumstances, we all have within us...

This week, Cass is talking about Parasocial Relationships; that is the one-sided relationship between a media figure and a fan. She discusses how even 'micro-influencers' can be the object of parasocial relationships and how social media has fuelled the intensity of those connections. Are they all bad though? Let's look at the benefits of parasocial interactions for both the public figure and the fan. You can download the Celebrity Attitude Scale HERE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

This week, Cass sits down with Astrid Jorgensen, founder and Director of the iconic Pub Choir. Astrid shares the story of how pub choir got started, the tipping point when pub choir became a global sensation, and the surprising and inspiring lessons she learned from pivoting to ‘Couch Choir’ during covid lockdowns. Tickets to Pub Choir’s shows in Australia, the UK and the USA are available at pubchoir.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Cass is back from holidays and celebrating six years of Crappy to Happy! This week she’s got important news to share about the future direction of the show. Tune in to hear what’s happening with Crappy to Happy, why things might sound a little different going forward and have your say on what you’d like to hear in future episodes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a full circle moment on Crappy to Happy as Tiff Hall returns to join Cass behind the mic. This time, not as a cohost but as guest, to reflect on the last few years of challenges: including bouncing forward post babies, business diversification and a changing relationship to her body. If you've not met Tiff before she's one of Australia's most trusted health and fitness experts. She's a personal trainer, author, journalist and best known for her television appearances on Gladiators, and...

Before starting her executive coaching company for CEO's and Founders, 'Reset', Liz Tran spent a decade in tech, most recently as the only female executive at a top venture capital firm. For most of her career, Liz Tran was sure that if people knew about her spiritual practices, they would never respect her as a business person. She worked in a world where numbers and spreadsheets were everything, so how could she admit that she believed in scientifically indefensible forces like the Tarot or...

Steph Claire Smith is a model, a business owner, author, podcast host, and she is a wife and mum to two-year-old Harvey. Together with her best friend Laura Henshaw, Steph co-founded KIC (formerly known as Keep It Cleaner): a wellness app with a mission to kick toxic wellness rules out the window. Today, Steph joins Cass to talk unpack: where KIC all began why this mission matters so much to her the gender bias she experiences as a founder and also the primary breadwinner in her family and...

Around 85% of women will become a mother and most agree that pregnancy and parenthood are experiences that profoundly change us physically, psychologically, socially and spiritually. Sadly though, mothers, minds and brains are mostly absent from popular pregnancy books and social media posts unless of course there is a discussion about what can go terribly wrong: baby blues, postnatal depression and of course the dreaded baby brain. Today, Dr. Sarah joins Cass to chat about the upside of...

These days it seems like everyone is a Narcissist. The term 'narcissism' is a bit of a buzzword that is used to describe anyone who comes across as a little self absorbed, or 'full of themselves', but is that true? Is everyone a narcissist? And what is the distinction between a narcissist and the rest of us? In this episode, Cass breaks down:   the DSM criteria for a diagnosis of Narcissism and how it is outdated the different presentations of Grandiose and Vulnerable Narcissism (or overt...

Not all of us have experienced huge childhood trauma. We’ve not been neglected, or physically, emotionally, or sexually abused in our formative years, and even today, there may not be anything inherently wrong with our life. You likely have a roof over your heads, food in your belly, an incoming coming in; for which you feel like you should be grateful for... Yet there’s still a sense of not being entirely happy, feeling empty or anxious in some ways, and not feeling enough. If this is you,...

As promised, this week Cass gives us a little history lessons in modern psychology and the evolution of therapy over the last 30-40 years. We've certainly come a long way since the days of reward or punishment. But what are the modern approaches and how has therapy evolved throughout recent decades? Cass explains what Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), are and how these approaches fit within modern advances in neuroscience and nervous system...

Debra Silverman holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology, and has more than four decades of experience as an astrologer and psychotherapist.  Over the past 40 years of professional experience and private practice, she has specialised in helping thousands of individuals achieve emotional health and wisdom based on their unique personality and the four elements: water, air earth, and fire Her knowledge of the stars and planetary interactions has piqued the interest of creatives and...

Cass gets a lot of questions about accessing psychology services within Australia. It's not the most linear or straightforward of processes, between Medicare rebates, GP visits, and mental health plans... it can be quite confusing accessing the mental health services we need. Let alone knowing how do you find someone who is a good fit for you? So in this solo episode Cass answers all of these questions and more.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melissa Ambrosini is the bestselling author and host of the podcast, The Melissa Ambrosini Show. Named a 'self-help guru' by Elle Magazine, Melissa is on a mission to inspire women to create the most exciting and meaningful life possible. Her latest book, Time Magic, was co-authored with her singer, songwriting, film producing, former Sneaky Sound System member, husband: Nick Broadhurst. And with all the success these two have, on top of parenting an active toddler, we are going to catch up...

ADHD, especially in adult women, has been a hot topic on social media of late... with questions being raised around its diagnosis being a current trend. Even more so, since the BBC Panorama program, released an expose on private clinics in the UK, misdiagnosing ADHD. So what is all the fuss about? This week, after watching the documentary, Cass weighs in with her thoughts on why there's been an increase in ADHD diagnosis in recent years, and pulls apart the various holes in the BBC exposé...

The past few years there’s been a focus on individuals, being called to start to recognise and unpack our privilege, and look at behaviours or actions that might be harmful to others. The new age world has come under fire for things like cultural appropriation, toxic positivity and victim blaming. But is it all bad? Does that mean we need to walk away from these new age spiritual practices altogether? Or is there a way we can do them that is in integrity and causes no harm? Today, we are...

Lately, there's been a noticeable increase in people behaving badly on the internet, so this week Cass asks the very valid question,'Why are people on the internet so mean?'.  Cass explores the history of this phenomenon, where it began, how it's evolving, what are the contributing factors, and how we, as individuals and communities, can better cope and change things. If you found this episode fascinating, check out these episodes in our back catalogue" Why you can't focus with Johann...

Today, Cass is joined by Dr Kristy Goodwin. Dr Kristy is a Digital wellbeing & productivity researcher, consultant, speaker and author. Her latest book is called Dear Digital, We Need to Talk. It’s a guilt free guide to taming your tech habits and thriving in a digital world. There’s no doubt the pandemic has had some major impacts on our life as we know it, and perhaps none more profound than our reliance on digital to live, connect and work. This almost over reliance has left us with a...