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A Swift Kick In The Ass: Personal Growth & Resilience PodcastAuthor: John W. Curren
A Swift Kick in the Ass (ASKITA) is a mindset and resilience podcast for people rebuilding their lives after overwhelm, burnout, or major life transitions. Hosted by John Curren, ASKITA blends philosophy, emotional intelligence, and realworld storytelling to help you reset your attitude, reclaim your strength, and move forward with clarity. Each episode offers practical tools for personal growth, emotional resilience, and mental reset including guided reflections, mindset shifts, and the 7Day Attitude Adjustment framework. Whether you're feeling stuck, starting over, or seeking a fresh perspective, ASKITA gives you the space to breathe, reflect, and rise again. Topics include: mindset reset, emotional resilience, personal growth, overcoming burnout, rebuilding confidence, life transitions, healing after setbacks, selfreflection, and intentional living. New episodes every month. Shorts posted daily on YouTube. The show was started in 2014 being hosted by lifelong friends John W. Curren and Tom Stewart. Tom died of brain cancer on 9/16/2020. John continues the quest to disrupt conventional thinking and find true freedom through living life on his terms. Please like and subcribe to get traction on a life on your terms. Language: en Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Psychology of Change: NLP Strategies for Real World Resilience the ASKITA Way
Episode 196
Monday, 22 June, 2026
Welcome to A Swift Kick in the Ass, where real conversations meet real tools for living life on your own terms. In this episode, John sits down with Dr. Josh Davis, NLP expert, psychology professor, and best‑selling author, to explore how Neuro‑Linguistic Programming helps us reshape our thoughts, emotions, and relationships. They dive into: NLP for better parenting and communication How mental models shape conflict Reframing problems to create fast change Positive intentions behind negative behaviors Emotional state management Letting go of attachments and outdated identities Fatherhood, expectations, and the "provider" mindset Josh also shares insights from his books The Difference That Makes the Difference and Two Awesome Hours, and discusses his coaching work with dads and executives. If you're a parent, a leader, or someone who wants to understand your mind better — this episode delivers. 📘 Learn more about Dr. Josh Davis: https://joshdavisphd.com 🎙 Listen to more ASKITA episodes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-swift-kick-in-the-ass-personal-growth-resilience-podcast/id928326346 In this video, psychology expert Dr. Josh Davis delves into the intricacies of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and its impact on personal development. As a two-time bestselling author and former Ivy League professor, Dr. Davis shares insights on how to develop effective communication skills? Dr. Davis explains that NLP is a powerful tool for understanding the psychology of communication. By examining how language and behavior patterns shape our experiences, we can learn effective strategies for emotional regulation. This approach is particularly beneficial for parents striving to connect with their children. Throughout the discussion, Dr. Davis provides a mental models example to illustrate how NLP can transform our interactions. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing and adjusting 🎬 Video Chapters 0:00:00 Introduction to NLP 0:05:44 Meet Dr. Josh Davis 0:11:28 NLP and Parenting 0:17:12 Provider Syndrome in Dads 0:22:56 Overcoming Negative Self-Talk 0:28:40 Balancing Identity and Flexibility 0:34:24 NLP for Personal Change 0:40:08 Isolation in Fatherhood 0:45:52 Expectations and Disappointments 0:51:36 Origins of NLP 0:57:20 NLP in Psychotherapy 1:03:04 Simplifying NLP for Everyone 1:08:48 Signal from the Noise 1:14:32 Visualizing Change 1:20:16 Final Thoughts on NLP Conclusion In conclusion, learning how to develop effective communication skills? is crucial for personal and professional success.#CommunicationSkills #EffectiveCommunication #MentalModels #EmotionalRegulation #PsychologyOfCommunication #CommunicationTips #PersonalDevelopment #SoftSkills #SelfImprovement #CommunicationHacks #EmotionalIntelligence #ActiveListening #ConflictResolution #BetterCommunication #LifeSkills
