Being Better

Being Better is a show in which each week we take a concept, a practice or a story to learn how it can make us better. Among the episode topics, you can find productivity techniques, habit development, physical or mental practices as well as interviews with experts in different fields.

We hope that this show can help you become the person you've always wanted to be.

Episodes

Motivation is overrated

Show Details30min

Cade Prior on the art of freelancing, ethical advertising, and digital minimalism

Show Details1hr 29min

Lara Kamal on black holes, becoming a scientist as an immigrant, and gender equality in STEM

Show Details1hr 19min

Lucy Scarborough on body dysmorphia, toxicity of the self-improvement culture, and skydiving

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Episode 23

This week Julia talks with Lucy Scarborough, a podcaster and skydiver, to discuss the toxicity found in the self-improvement culture, how setting big goals can be dangerous, body dysmorphia in both women and men, the importance of gratitude in our mental health and so much more.

RESOURCES FOR ANYONE STRUGGLING WITH MENTAL HEALTH

Eating Disorders Helpline US; 0808 801 0677

Eating Disorders Helpline UK: 0845 838 2040

International Mental Health Helpline for Youth; https://www.childhelplineinternational.org/

RECOMMENDATION

“Astrophysics for People in a hurry” on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Astrophysics-People-Hurry-Grasse-Tyson-ebook/dp/B01MAWT2MO/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23BN57NHCC72V&dchild=1&keywords=astrophysics+for+people+in+a+hurry&qid=1616046751&sprefix=Astroph%2Caps%2C285&sr=8-1

“The Universe Has Got Your Back” on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Universe-Has-Your-Back-Transform-ebook/dp/B01GUIL13K/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AUTCPZD7VXXT&dchild=1&keywords=the+universe+has+your+back&qid=1616046690&sprefix=The+univers%2Caps%2C295&sr=8-1

LUCY SCARBOROUGH

Lucy's podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/1nqJzwT76KAeGjL1g1Gm7Y?si=gTqkrjHpTnWCGVEH_Bdshw

Lucy's personal Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lucyscarbro/

Lucy's food Instagram https://www.instagram.com/foodie.lu/

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