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Mind Monkeys Welcome... now on Spotify

Published 3 months ago • 1 min read

Mind Monkeys... is now on Spotify

Please excuse the weekend email Reader,

If we're connected on LinkedIn, you're possibly aware that I started a regular live stream series back in February, called "Mind Monkeys Welcome... Bananas Optional".

Packed with conversations with special guests; the purpose of the show is to name, explain and reframe the hesitations (the Mind Monkeys) that we each encounter in our daily lives.

The more we openly talk about how and why we hesitate... and hear thoughts, suggestions and moments of genius in terms of how to acknowledge those pauses and still move forwards, the easier it becomes to do just that (and also help those around us do the same).

And it's going rather well

The reason I go live on LinkedIn, is to allow the conversation to happen in real time. No edits and, more importantly, an opportunity for listeners to join in the conversation in the comments section.

Of course, it's easy to miss an episode, so I have been creating a 'podcast playlist' on YouTube to make it easer for people to watch them back.

You can watch the latest episode (with Resilience Guide and Bestselling Author, Gilly Mulford) here:

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And now it's a 'proper', grown-up podcast

As of yesterday, the show is now also on Spotify. The first three episodes are currently live with all other previous shows being added daily between now and Friday 12th June.

Then on Friday at 10am UK, I go live on LinkedIn again with coach, guide and mentor, Sara Southey (talking about "sorting your sh*t out"... her words ;-).

This will be added to YouTube and Spotify that same day.

Just one disclaimer on the 'proper' statement... it will always be an unedited, unscripted show. It's not about the bells and whistles, it's about the magic of the moment, 'ums and aahs' included.

Join in the fun

Please do subscribe to both/either YouTube and Spotify. Add your comments, suggestions and questions and (even better) give them a share – who do you know who could benefit and appreciate these kinds of conversations?

And if you fancy being a guest at some point in the future, hit the reply button.

Thank you for allowing me to interrupt your weekend.
Have a great Sunday​
Warmly,

Mark Franklin, The Four Fears® Guy
​www.markfranklin.co.uk

PS Apple Podcast is coming once PodcastConnect stops erroring!!!

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Mark Franklin - The Four Fears® Guy

Transformational Mindset Coach, Speaker & Author

I help business owners and leaders embrace The Four Fears® – the four most common mindset barriers preventing them from enjoying the success they deserve. "What are The Four Fears®?" I'm so glad you asked... :-)

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