{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64c8f6eb243b4a0010cb8e10/6ac756193dc1c1be4add1534?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How Free Are You? with Anthony Flynn","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64c8f6eb243b4a0010cb8e10/1791551515490-2ced98b9-a02a-4f0f-9e89-57a00d647c72.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In episode 59 of BWD In The Know, <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-walker-4484413/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">James Walker</a> welcomes financial planner <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-flynn-90608222/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Anthony Flynn</a> back for a second conversation, one that moves beyond the technical side of financial advice and into something far more personal.</p><p><br></p><p>After exploring identity in their first discussion, James and Ant turn to beliefs: where they come from, how they change and how much of what we think is truly our own. From childhood and education to media, social influence and the fear of being judged, they question the stories we tell ourselves and the forces that shape them.</p><p><br></p><p>This is not a conversation about having all the answers. It is about being willing to question them.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, James and Anthony discuss:</p><ul><li>Why Anthony sees beliefs as stories shaped by identity</li><li>How early experiences and schooling can influence the way we think</li><li>Ego, evidence and the difficulty of changing your mind</li><li>Social pressure, media narratives and the ethics of influence</li><li>Why fear of judgement can limit the freedom to be yourself</li><li>The gap between appearing successful and feeling free</li><li>How leaders can admit uncertainty without losing credibility</li><li>The value of awareness, stillness and asking better questions</li><li>How financial planners can read discomfort and understanding in client meetings</li><li>Anthony’s five Cs for interpreting body language in context</li></ul><p><br></p><p>James and Ant do not always arrive at neat conclusions. Instead, they explore the contradictions we all live with — wanting freedom but fearing its consequences, seeking truth while also wanting acceptance, and learning to be a little more aware of the influences around us.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you work in financial planning, lead a team or simply want to better understand your own thinking, this episode offers plenty to reflect on.</p><p><br></p><h4>Chapters</h4><p>00:00 Welcome Back and Exploring Beliefs</p><p>03:02 Identity, Labels and First Impressions</p><p>06:43 What Is a Belief?</p><p>08:33 Schooling, Conditioning and Conformity</p><p>12:13 Does Education Suppress Free Thinking?</p><p>14:18 Are You Really Thinking for Yourself?</p><p>18:09 COVID, Compliance and Social Pressure</p><p>23:04 Media Narratives and Confirmation Bias</p><p>25:35 MKUltra and Psychological Operations</p><p>32:39 The Ethics of Manipulation</p><p>35:44 Chase Hughes and Reading Behaviour</p><p>40:23 Ancient Wisdom and Fear</p><p>42:01 Freedom and Speaking Your Mind</p><p>44:22 What Is Anthony Afraid Of?</p><p>47:42 The Fear of Being Truly Judged</p><p>49:21 Leadership and Feeling Like a Fraud</p><p>52:41 Authenticity Without Suffering</p><p>54:17 Finding Comfort in Not Knowing</p><p>55:27 Edward Bernays and Persuasion</p><p>59:25 Awareness as an Antidote to Influence</p><p>61:11 Social Media and Emotional Manipulation</p><p>64:11 News, Politics and Perception</p><p>68:08 Body Language in Client Meetings</p><p>70:25 Anthony’s Five Cs Framework</p><p>71:06 Breathing, Blinking and Nonverbal Signals</p><p>74:22 Spotting Discomfort in Practice</p><p>75:22 Closing Reflections</p>","author_name":"BWD"}