The Doubtless Podcast

Welcome to the Doubtless Podcast! 🎙️ Join me, Coach and Psychologist Julian, as I chat about understanding the ego, overcoming doubt, and finding your true self. In this episode, we talk about the structure of the mind, how childhood experiences shape us, and the impact of social media. We also explore what it means to live selflessly and the benefits of meditation. Plus, hear some personal stories and practical tips to help you live a more calm and confident life. Tune in and let's grow together on this journey!00:00 Introduction to the Doubtless Podcast00:39 Exploring the Ego: True Self vs. False Self01:25 The Structure of the Mind03:12 Cultural Identity and Personal Experiences04:59 The Influence of Childhood on Identity09:40 Modes of Nature: Goodness, Passion, and Ignorance11:15 The Western Obsession with Passion13:38 The Trap of False Ego and the Path to True Happiness33:33 The Journey from Misery to Monkhood49:01 The Impact of Social Media on the Mind56:10 The True Value of Charity56:23 Finding Inner Fulfillment57:25 The Power of Meditation01:00:28 Essence of Meditation Techniques01:14:13 Avoiding the Trap of False Ego01:20:15 Understanding Real and False Ego01:27:46 The Mind as a Servant, Not a Master01:41:42 The Importance of Positive Energy01:46:03 Concluding Thoughts and ReflectionsConnect with Julian:https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-merten/Insight Timer:https://insig.ht/FIJcebjexNbOnline Course: Healthy Tech Use - Overcome Screen Addiction in 7 Dayshttps://insig.ht/EGKAc6QnyNbBook a free 60 min 1:1 Coaching with Julian:https://app.practice.do/me/julian-merten/book/discovery-sessionConnect with Klaus:https://Klausnielsen.comhttps://linkedin.com/in/klausmnielsenSubscribe to the podcast here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-doubtless-podcast/id1739371672Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oLuTMYmmt2eTzfXhVz2iZYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDoubtlessPodcastAny other platform: https://tr.ee/3MHHg8X67v

In this episode of the Doubtless Podcast, I dive into the journey of Domingo, a successful marketeer who has transformed moments of doubt and insecurity into a flourishing career. Domingo recounts how he fell into marketing, the obstacles he encountered, and what has kept his passion for the field alive for over a decade. We explore his experiences hosting large events, managing stress, and making life-changing decisions. Domingo also shares his current projects and sheds light on overcoming challenges and staying motivated. Join us for an authentic conversation filled with valuable insights to help you turn your doubts into confidence.Doming is a marketing and business consultant and mentor with a passion for personal growth, building communities and helping people. Born in Seville (Spain) he lived in the UK for over 10 years, where he grew up professionally and personally. In 2020, he relocated to Spain, from where he works with companies from all over the world while he helps to grow the local entrepreneurial ecosystem through events and different initiatives. 00:00 Introduction to the Doubtless Podcast00:33 Domingo's Journey into Marketing04:00 Challenges and Doubts in Hosting Events05:57 Balancing Personal and Professional Life09:23 Reflecting on Career and Personal Growth11:51 Making Long-Term Decisions13:10 Navigating Family Expectations22:04 Embracing Identity and Authenticity28:38 Cultural Influences and Personal Growth32:09 Making Life-Changing Decisions34:01 Overcoming Challenges and Seeking Support36:44 Balancing Work and Personal Life38:07 Current Projects and Future Plans47:04 The Importance of Asking for Help54:46 Reflections on Family and Personal Growth01:00:09 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Julian:https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-merten/Insight Timer:https://insig.ht/FIJcebjexNbOnline Course: Healthy Tech Use - Overcome Screen Addiction in 7 Dayshttps://insig.ht/EGKAc6QnyNbBook a free 60 min 1:1 Coaching with Julian:https://app.practice.do/me/julian-merten/book/discovery-sessionConnect with Domingo:IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/domingo-leal-perez/IG: https://www.instagram.com/domingoleal/Email: domingo@the-marketingcoach.comSubscribe to the podcast here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-doubtless-podcast/id1739371672Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oLuTMYmmt2eTzfXhVz2iZYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDoubtlessPodcastAny other platform: https://tr.ee/3MHHg8X67v

In this special episode of the Doubtless Podcast, I get to interview my girlfriend right after her transformative four-day darkness retreat. We'll dive deep into why she felt drawn to this intense experience, how she prepared, and what the journey was like from start to finish. She shares her vivid hallucinations, confronting the darkest parts of her consciousness, and ultimately uncovering profound insights about control, people-pleasing, and the true nature of evil. Stick around for the entire conversation to discover how she navigated this life-changing experience and what she learned about herself. It's a rollercoaster of emotions and realizations that you won't want to miss!00:00 Introduction to the Doubtless Podcast00:33 Special Episode: Girlfriend's Darkness Retreat01:12 Preparation for the Darkness Retreat05:25 Entering the Darkness: First Impressions10:09 Confronting the Unknown: Hallucinations and Insights23:42 Realizations and Reflections in the Dark35:58 Losing Track of Time: The Third Day01:00:49 Deep Meditations and Archetypes01:04:39 Embracing the Archetype of the Carefree Self01:06:01 The Sacred Rebel: A New Possibility01:08:32 The Natural Flow of Rebellion and Creation01:10:41 Listening to the Soul: A Journey of Discernment01:15:27 Confronting the Dark: A Deep Dive01:18:35 The Scariest Experience: Facing True Evil01:29:30 Integration and Reflection: Returning to Light01:53:28 Post-Retreat: Navigating the Real World02:02:29 Final Thoughts and TakeawaysConnect with Carolina:IG: https://www.instagram.com/carolinagreno/In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolina-greno/YT: https://www.youtube.com/@SpeakingirlConnect with Julian:https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-merten/Insight Timer:https://insig.ht/FIJcebjexNbOnline Course: Healthy Tech Use - Overcome Screen Addiction in 7 Dayshttps://insig.ht/EGKAc6QnyNbBook a free 60 min 1:1 Coaching with Julian:https://app.practice.do/me/julian-merten/book/discovery-sessionSubscribe to the podcast here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-doubtless-podcast/id1739371672Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oLuTMYmmt2eTzfXhVz2iZYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDoubtlessPodcastAny other platform: https://tr.ee/3MHHg8X67v

Ever struggled with keeping your screen time in check or worried you can't maintain good habits long term? This episode is just for you! I share four powerful mental strategies that have helped me personally: remembering your 'why,' viewing changes as experiments, celebrating small successes, and managing expectations. Inspired by books like 'Digital Minimalism,' I explain how to make sustainable changes to improve your daily life. Tune in for practical tips and words of encouragement to help keep you on track!00:00 Introduction: Overcoming Screen Time Challenges00:48 Four Key Principles for Sustaining Habits00:53 Principle 1: Remembering Your Why02:18 Principle 2: Seeing Things as Experiments04:15 Principle 3: Celebrating Your Successes05:15 Principle 4: Keeping Expectations in Check06:43 Final Encouragement and ResourcesConnect with Julian:https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-merten/Insight Timer:https://insig.ht/FIJcebjexNbOnline Course: Healthy Tech Use - Overcome Screen Addiction in 7 Dayshttps://insig.ht/EGKAc6QnyNbBook a free 60 min 1:1 Coaching with Julian:https://app.practice.do/me/julian-merten/book/discovery-sessionIndistractable (affiliate link):https://amzn.to/49JxJWNDigital Minimalism (affiliate link):https://amzn.to/3BK9gnLSubscribe to the podcast here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-doubtless-podcast/id1739371672Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oLuTMYmmt2eTzfXhVz2iZYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDoubtlessPodcastAny other platform: https://tr.ee/3MHHg8X67v

In this episode, I open up about my struggles with phone addiction and share effective strategies to regain control over our emotions. We'll explore why emotions trigger our phone usage and discuss practical tools like breathing exercises and physical activities to manage these triggers. By understanding our emotional responses, we can develop healthier coping mechanisms and minimize our reliance on our phones. Tune in to learn how to use your breath to relax, the power of movement, and get ready for the next part of our series on maintaining these positive changes long-term.00:00 Introduction: The Lab Rat Analogy00:36 Understanding Emotional Triggers01:36 The Phone as a Coping Mechanism03:38 The Role of Emotions in Our Behavior05:03 The Impact of Modern Society on Our Emotions06:31 Recognizing and Addressing Phone Addiction07:51 Breathing Techniques for Emotional Management13:17 Physical Activities to Release Emotions16:40 Conclusion and Next StepsConnect with Julian:https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-merten/Insight Timer:https://insig.ht/FIJcebjexNbOnline Course: Healthy Tech Use - Overcome Screen Addiction in 7 Dayshttps://insig.ht/EGKAc6QnyNbBook a free 60 min 1:1 Coaching with Julian:https://app.practice.do/me/julian-merten/book/discovery-sessionSubscribe to the podcast here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-doubtless-podcast/id1739371672Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oLuTMYmmt2eTzfXhVz2iZYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDoubtlessPodcastAny other platform: https://tr.ee/3MHHg8X67v

In this episode, we dive into five powerful tools to help you cut down on phone time and break habitual phone use. We discuss the principle of friction and how increasing it can deter phone use, starting with deleting unnecessary apps. We go on to share personal experiences and introduce other strategies like phone-free zones, eliminating notifications, and setting app limits. Stay tuned for next week's episode on dealing with emotions that drive phone addiction.00:00 Introduction and Purpose01:04 Understanding Friction and Phone Habits03:58 Tool 1: Deleting Unnecessary Apps06:53 Tool 2 & 3: Phone-Free Zones and Times07:43 Tool 3: Eliminating Notifications08:55 Tool 4: Setting App Limits10:27 Commitment and Experimentation12:47 Conclusion and Next StepsConnect with Julian:https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-merten/Insight Timer:https://insig.ht/FIJcebjexNbOnline Course: Healthy Tech Use - Overcome Screen Addiction in 7 Dayshttps://insig.ht/EGKAc6QnyNbBook a free 60 min 1:1 Coaching with Julian:https://app.practice.do/me/julian-merten/book/discovery-sessionSubscribe to the podcast here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-doubtless-podcast/id1739371672Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oLuTMYmmt2eTzfXhVz2iZYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDoubtlessPodcastAny other platform: https://tr.ee/3MHHg8X67v

Ever felt the cycle of wanting change but slipping back into old habits? You're not alone! Join me, a coach & psychologist, in this episode where I share my personal journey of overcoming screen addiction and offer powerful techniques to sustain motivation. Learn how I identified the negative impacts, created a compelling vision for my life, and discovered the tools that helped me regain control over where I spend my time. Ready to break free from your phone's grip? Tune in now!00:00 Introduction: The Struggle with Change00:56 Understanding Motivation and Sustaining Change01:42 Personal Story: A Turning Point in Peru03:44 Identifying Negative Consequences07:53 Creating a Vision for Positive Change10:08 Imagining Your Ideal Day15:02 Conclusion and Next StepsConnect with Julian:https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-merten/Insight Timer:https://insig.ht/FIJcebjexNbOnline Course: Healthy Tech Use - Overcome Screen Addiction in 7 Dayshttps://insig.ht/EGKAc6QnyNbBook a free 60 min 1:1 Coaching with Julian:https://app.practice.do/me/julian-merten/book/discovery-sessionSubscribe to the podcast here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-doubtless-podcast/id1739371672Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oLuTMYmmt2eTzfXhVz2iZYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDoubtlessPodcastAny other platform: https://tr.ee/3MHHg8X67v

Ever feel like your phone is taking over your life with endless scrolling and constant notifications? Tune in as a psychologist guides you through the maze of screen addiction and introduces BASE, a powerful framework for better phone habits. This episode is all about self-awareness: track when you grab your phone, the apps you can't resist, and the emotions behind it all. Discover how to identify your phone habits and emotional triggers to start transforming your relationship with your devices. Ready to reclaim your time and focus? Let's get started!00:00 Introduction: The Phone Habit Dilemma00:45 The Impact of Screen Addiction01:16 Psychological Insights and Personal Journey02:18 Introducing the BASE Framework03:10 Step 1: Awareness and Boot Up08:42 Step 2: Application Usage10:03 Understanding Your Screen Time10:52 The Role of Emotions in Phone Usage11:19 Tracking Your Emotions11:56 Coping Mechanisms and Habits13:07 The Importance of Tracking14:13 Preparing for Change15:54 Action Steps and Homework17:42 Final Thoughts and Next StepsConnect with Julian:https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-merten/Insight Timer:https://insig.ht/FIJcebjexNbOnline Course: Healthy Tech Use - Overcome Screen Addiction in 7 Dayshttps://insig.ht/EGKAc6QnyNbBook a free 60 min 1:1 Coaching with Julian:https://app.practice.do/me/julian-merten/book/discovery-sessionSubscribe to the podcast here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-doubtless-podcast/id1739371672Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oLuTMYmmt2eTzfXhVz2iZYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDoubtlessPodcastAny other platform: https://tr.ee/3MHHg8X67v

Join Julian on the Doubtless Podcast as he chats with Terry, an extraordinary former hostage negotiator and motivational icon who's faced life's toughest battles, including cancer. Discover Terry's journey from the intense world of negotiation to redefining his life's purpose. Through compelling stories, they explore how embracing challenges can lead to resilience, courage, and a focus on significance over success. And there's more—Terry teases his new book, diving deeper into impacting others' lives despite personal struggles. Ready to redefine your life's purpose? This episode might just inspire you to choose significance over success!Terry Tucker is a passionate speaker, author, and international podcast guest on the topics of mindset, motivation, and self-development. He is the Founder of Motivational Check LLC. Terry has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The Citadel and a Master’s degree from Boston University. Among his many diverse roles, he has been a college basketball player, a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a SWAT Hostage Negotiator, a business owner, and for the past 12 years, a cancer warrior. He is the author of the book Sustainable Excellence, Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life, and the co-author of the new book, Perspectives On Cancer, Stories of Healing, Hope, And Resilience. 00:00 Introduction01:23 Welcome to the Doubtless Podcast01:52 Meet Terry: A Life of Diverse Experiences03:00 Living an Uncommon Life03:21 The Four Types of People05:36 Hostage Negotiation Stories12:43 Lessons from Negotiation to Life18:33 The Importance of Trust and Communication26:09 The Role of Social Media in Modern Life38:29 Finding Purpose Through Adversity42:12 Living with Cancer: A Journey of Resilience47:28 Harnessing Energy and Motivation50:57 The Power of Hope and Resilience54:14 Overcoming Mental Barriers56:48 The Importance of Empathy and Service01:05:24 Navigating Change and Fear01:16:43 Finding Purpose and Significance01:20:24 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Terry:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-tucker-9b5605179/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/motivationalcheckX (Twitter): https://mobile.twitter.com/terrytucker2012Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainableexcellenceauthor/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl2CUA6R1zP2ZcjzhzGKWkQSustainable Excellence, Ten Principles to Leading Your Uncommon and Extraordinary Life - Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08GLGVTVSConnect with Julian:https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-merten/Insight Timer:https://insig.ht/FIJcebjexNbOnline Course: Healthy Tech Use - Overcome Screen Addiction in 7 Dayshttps://insig.ht/EGKAc6QnyNbApply for 1:1 Coaching with Julian:https://forms.gle/Sc3wTWRLtFnQqyje7Subscribe to the podcast here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-doubtless-podcast/id1739371672Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6oLuTMYmmt2eTzfXhVz2iZYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDoubtlessPodcastAny other platform: https://tr.ee/3MHHg8X67v