Humanising Castos https://humanising.castos.com Join us Gini Holden and Maheen Mohammadally #humanising the podcast where we take the lid off your programmes and prod around so you can then chose to liberate yourself or stay; now with this knowledge, at least you have a choice. Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:18:30 +0000 en © 2023 https://episodes.castos.com/654c9577b42b06-95733671/images/Podcast-Humanising-Tile.png Humanising https://humanising.castos.com Join us Gini Holden and Maheen Mohammadally #humanising the podcast where we take the lid off your programmes and prod around so you can then chose to liberate yourself or stay; now with this knowledge, at least you have a choice. Virginia Holden episodic Join us Gini Holden and Maheen Mohammadally #humanising the podcast where we take the lid off your programmes and prod around so you can then chose to liberate yourself or stay; now with this knowledge, at least you have a choice. Virginia Holden info@virginiaholden.com false https://feeds.castos.com/nzo69 yes <![CDATA[We're Back After a Break]]> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:18:30 +0000 Virginia Holden https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56830/episode/1778908 https://humanising.castos.com/episodes/were-back-after-a-break After a bit of a break, Gini and Maheen return to Humanising. 

 

 

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]]> 00:30:17 <![CDATA[Permission to do What You Want]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2024 05:42:00 +0000 Virginia Holden https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56830/episode/1689503 https://humanising.castos.com/episodes/permission-to-do-what-you-want Summary

In this conversation, Gini and Maheen explore the concept of permission and its impact on our lives. They discuss the role of locus of control and how external factors can influence our decision-making. They delve into the power structures that exist in society and the importance of questioning authority. The conversation highlights the need to give ourselves permission to think differently and challenge the rules that may limit us. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of examining our personal rules and boundaries to create a more empowered and fulfilling life. In this conversation, Gini and Maheen discuss the impact of fear and risk on our decision-making process. They highlight how our attachment to familiar situations and fear of the unknown can hold us back from progress. They emphasize the importance of breaking free from these limitations and questioning the locus of power in our lives. The conversation concludes with a reminder to find our own path and not be controlled by societal programming.

Takeaways

  • Permission is often influenced by external factors and power structures in society.
  • Locus of control plays a significant role in how we perceive permission and make decisions.
  • Questioning authority and challenging the rules can lead to personal growth and empowerment.
  • Giving ourselves permission to think differently and take risks can lead to new opportunities and experiences. Fear and risk often prevent us from taking action and exploring new opportunities.
  • Our attachment to familiar situations can hinder our ability to move forward.
  • Questioning the locus of power helps us understand who benefits from our actions.
  • Finding our own path and not being controlled by societal programming is essential for personal growth.
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In this conversation, Gini and Maheen explore the concept of permission and its impact on our lives. They discuss the role of locus of control and how external factors can influence our decision-making. They delve into the power structures that exist in society and the importance of questioning authority. The conversation highlights the need to give ourselves permission to think differently and challenge the rules that may limit us. Ultimately, they emphasize the importance of examining our personal rules and boundaries to create a more empowered and fulfilling life. In this conversation, Gini and Maheen discuss the impact of fear and risk on our decision-making process. They highlight how our attachment to familiar situations and fear of the unknown can hold us back from progress. They emphasize the importance of breaking free from these limitations and questioning the locus of power in our lives. The conversation concludes with a reminder to find our own path and not be controlled by societal programming.

Takeaways

  • Permission is often influenced by external factors and power structures in society.
  • Locus of control plays a significant role in how we perceive permission and make decisions.
  • Questioning authority and challenging the rules can lead to personal growth and empowerment.
  • Giving ourselves permission to think differently and take risks can lead to new opportunities and experiences. Fear and risk often prevent us from taking action and exploring new opportunities.
  • Our attachment to familiar situations can hinder our ability to move forward.
  • Questioning the locus of power helps us understand who benefits from our actions.
  • Finding our own path and not being controlled by societal programming is essential for personal growth.
]]> 00:40:49 <![CDATA[The World Starts at 9 AM]]> Sat, 02 Mar 2024 05:42:00 +0000 Virginia Holden https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56830/episode/1677882 https://humanising.castos.com/episodes/the-world-starts-at-9-am Why does the worlkd start at 9 AM? Gini and MAheen discuss...

 

 

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]]> 00:46:22 <![CDATA[The Discomfort of Change Part 3]]> Sat, 17 Feb 2024 04:53:00 +0000 Virginia Holden https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56830/episode/1663073 https://humanising.castos.com/episodes/the-discomfort-of-change-part-3 How do we think about change?

This conversation explores the discomfort of change and the power of thought in managing change. It delves into the bell-shaped curve of risk and the roles of risk-takers, rule-makers, optimizers, and influencers in driving change. The conversation also examines the resistance to change in the late majority and the impact of childhood programming on our thoughts and beliefs. It emphasizes the importance of feeling uncomfortable and embracing discomfort as a catalyst for growth and healing. The conversation concludes with the need to pause, reflect, and accept all versions of ourselves in order to navigate change effectively. In this conversation, Maheen and Gini discuss forgiveness, acceptance, and the pursuit of perfection. They explore the concept of accountability and judgment, as well as the idea of breaking societal rules. They delve into the importance of questioning thoughts and perceptions, and the impact of the gaze on self-image. The origins of thought and power are examined, along with the value of embracing discomfort and the mind-body connection. They also discuss the rewards of change and the significance of sitting in discomfort. Finally, they explore finding one's reward system and activating the parasympathetic nervous system.
 
Takeaways
  • Change is uncomfortable, but it is an inherent part of human evolution.
  • Understanding your own risk quotient can help you navigate change more effectively.
  • Thoughts and beliefs are often shaped by childhood programming, but they can be examined and changed.
  • Embracing discomfort is necessary for personal growth and healing.
  • Accepting all versions of yourself is crucial for navigating change and embracing new possibilities. Forgiveness and acceptance are important for personal growth and self-compassion.
  • The pursuit of perfection can be detrimental and lead to dissatisfaction.
  • Questioning thoughts and perceptions can lead to personal growth and understanding.
  • Embracing discomfort is necessary for change and personal development.
  • Finding a reward system and activating the parasympathetic nervous system can help in the process of change.
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This conversation explores the discomfort of change and the power of thought in managing change. It delves into the bell-shaped curve of risk and the roles of risk-takers, rule-makers, optimizers, and influencers in driving change. The conversation also examines the resistance to change in the late majority and the impact of childhood programming on our thoughts and beliefs. It emphasizes the importance of feeling uncomfortable and embracing discomfort as a catalyst for growth and healing. The conversation concludes with the need to pause, reflect, and accept all versions of ourselves in order to navigate change effectively. In this conversation, Maheen and Gini discuss forgiveness, acceptance, and the pursuit of perfection. They explore the concept of accountability and judgment, as well as the idea of breaking societal rules. They delve into the importance of questioning thoughts and perceptions, and the impact of the gaze on self-image. The origins of thought and power are examined, along with the value of embracing discomfort and the mind-body connection. They also discuss the rewards of change and the significance of sitting in discomfort. Finally, they explore finding one's reward system and activating the parasympathetic nervous system.
 
Takeaways
  • Change is uncomfortable, but it is an inherent part of human evolution.
  • Understanding your own risk quotient can help you navigate change more effectively.
  • Thoughts and beliefs are often shaped by childhood programming, but they can be examined and changed.
  • Embracing discomfort is necessary for personal growth and healing.
  • Accepting all versions of yourself is crucial for navigating change and embracing new possibilities. Forgiveness and acceptance are important for personal growth and self-compassion.
  • The pursuit of perfection can be detrimental and lead to dissatisfaction.
  • Questioning thoughts and perceptions can lead to personal growth and understanding.
  • Embracing discomfort is necessary for change and personal development.
  • Finding a reward system and activating the parasympathetic nervous system can help in the process of change.
]]> 00:58:06 <![CDATA[The Discomfort of Change Part 2]]> Sat, 20 Jan 2024 05:41:00 +0000 Virginia Holden https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56830/episode/1638012 https://humanising.castos.com/episodes/discomfort-of-change-part-2 As we all know, change can be scary. Maheen and Ginia get deeper into the topic 

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]]> 00:34:10 <![CDATA[The Discomfort of Change Part 1]]> Sat, 06 Jan 2024 19:27:15 +0000 Virginia Holden https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56830/episode/1628280 https://humanising.castos.com/episodes/the-discomfort-of-change-part-1 Change isn't always comfortable...

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]]> 00:57:53 <![CDATA[The Power of Knowledge]]> Sat, 16 Dec 2023 05:42:00 +0000 Virginia Holden https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56830/episode/1616196 https://humanising.castos.com/episodes/the-power-of-knowledge This episode dives deeper into how our cultural programmes have perverted our
essential human programming. We dig into how we have been ‘taught’ to look at
knowledge and is essence that is that it is power JUST to me. Yet, human evolution
tells a conflicting story one where knowledge had to be shared and openly otherwise
no one survived.


Us human are programmed as AI, understand yours and liberate yourself

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essential human programming. We dig into how we have been ‘taught’ to look at
knowledge and is essence that is that it is power JUST to me. Yet, human evolution
tells a conflicting story one where knowledge had to be shared and openly otherwise
no one survived.


Us human are programmed as AI, understand yours and liberate yourself

]]> 00:48:28 <![CDATA[Between Good and Delicious]]> Sat, 02 Dec 2023 05:42:00 +0000 Virginia Holden https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56830/episode/1600267 https://humanising.castos.com/episodes/between-good-and-delicious This episode takes the lid off why we cannot seem to control certain types of
behaviours. This gives you choice and removes the fact that it is all your fault.
Knowing this allows you more control and less guilt.


Us humans are as programmed as AI If not more so.

]]> full 4 false This episode takes the lid off why we cannot seem to control certain types of
behaviours. This gives you choice and removes the fact that it is all your fault.
Knowing this allows you more control and less guilt.


Us humans are as programmed as AI If not more so.

]]> 00:47:48 <![CDATA[Competition Kills]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2023 14:56:52 +0000 Virginia Holden https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56830/episode/1599349 https://humanising.castos.com/episodes/competition-kills This episode explains how cultural programmes have been used to keep you in your
place in society. We look at how that programme arises, how even the perpetuators
are unconscious users of it and how to liberate yourself.


Us humans are as programmed to behave as AI. If not more so.

]]> 3 false This episode explains how cultural programmes have been used to keep you in your
place in society. We look at how that programme arises, how even the perpetuators
are unconscious users of it and how to liberate yourself.


Us humans are as programmed to behave as AI. If not more so.

]]> 00:47:15 <![CDATA[Failure – Learning to Fail or Failing to Learn]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2023 14:51:11 +0000 Virginia Holden https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56830/episode/1599346 https://humanising.castos.com/episodes/failure-learning-to-fail-or-failing-to-learn This episodes allows you to being the journey to liberate yourself from unconscious
programmes. We look at the difference between programmes you can’t change and
ones you can.


Us humans are as programmed to behave as AI. If not more so.

]]> full 2 false This episodes allows you to being the journey to liberate yourself from unconscious
programmes. We look at the difference between programmes you can’t change and
ones you can.


Us humans are as programmed to behave as AI. If not more so.

]]> 00:47:33 <![CDATA[Are We Programmed Do I Actually Have a Choice?]]> Sat, 18 Nov 2023 05:42:00 +0000 Virginia Holden https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56830/episode/1598863 https://humanising.castos.com/episodes/are-we-programmed-do-i-actually-have-a-choice Us humans are as programmed to behave as AI. If not more so. It is one of our
amazing survival mechanisms that has allowed us to have competitive advantage.
Yet, if you do not know how that shows up every day you are ceding control to
someone else. This episode digs into how that happens. How you can begin to
liberate yourself.

]]> full 1 false Us humans are as programmed to behave as AI. If not more so. It is one of our
amazing survival mechanisms that has allowed us to have competitive advantage.
Yet, if you do not know how that shows up every day you are ceding control to
someone else. This episode digs into how that happens. How you can begin to
liberate yourself.

]]> 00:39:44 <![CDATA[Introducing Humanising]]> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:05:16 +0000 Virginia Holden https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/56830/episode/1593194 https://humanising.castos.com/episodes/introducing-humanising Welcome to Humanising.

we're going to share with you the tools, skills, and knowledge, which allow you to liberate, transform, and evolve whatever you choose. So we invite you to share your time with us as we explore how being human is the most liberational thing you can do.

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we're going to share with you the tools, skills, and knowledge, which allow you to liberate, transform, and evolve whatever you choose. So we invite you to share your time with us as we explore how being human is the most liberational thing you can do.

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