FMQ 505 Me and the Podcasts I like and Learn From
My Favourite Podcasts
Hey! Just sharing some podcasts I really love. I think they’re pretty popular, but if you haven’t checked them out, give them a listen.
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#453 Kindness The Next Super Power
n this longer, deeper episode of the Personal Development Unplugged Podcast, Cloughie explores why kindness is one of the most underrated forces for change—inside and out. In a world that feels increasingly self-centred, reactive, and short-tempered, a simple act of kindness can disrupt the noise and spark real transformation.
This is part personal confession (yes, Cloughie admits to being “a bit of a dick”), part gentle wake-up call, and 100% full of practical reflections to help you become more self-assured and more connected to those around you.
Read MoreFMQ 504 I’m Stupid I don’t understand – They’re stupid they don’t understand me
In this episode, we dive into:
Why it’s your responsibility to be understood
How feeling misunderstood (or stupid) is a communication challenge, not a personal flaw
Simple ways to change the way you speak so your message lands
A mindset shift to stop blaming others (or yourself) when communication fails
The power of reflection and “musing over a G&T” to grow your emotional intelligence
#452 The Key To Unlocking Your Potential
What if everything you want is already within you—just waiting for permission to emerge?
In this unplugged deep dive, I share the true, no-fluff key to unlocking your potential… and it’s not just motivational fluff or clickbait—it’s practical, doable, and wildly empowering.
You’ll explore:
Read More#451 The Blue Print To Confidence and Self Assurity
Let’s get one thing straight right off the bat – there’s no such thing as a confidence blueprint. If someone’s selling you that, it’s clickbait, pure and simple. But here’s what I can give you: a real, honest look at self-assurity and how to build it from the ground up.
You see, I’ve been where you are. I remember being at the peak of my confidence in my career – I couldn’t do anything wrong, just knew I had it all figured out. Until I didn’t. Something unexpected happened, boom, that confidence bloody went. Completely went. So where did it go? Well, stick around because I’ll tell you about that.
Read More#450 Loneliness and My Plan To Conquer it.
eeling isolated? Struggling with loneliness? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, Paul Clough reveals his breakthrough plan to conquer loneliness once and for all – and it’s not what you think.
Why This Episode Matters:
Loneliness has become an epidemic affecting millions worldwide. Whether you’re personally struggling with isolation, know someone who is, or simply want to future-proof yourself against loneliness, this episode is essential listening. Paul’s unique approach offers real hope and practical solutions that work – because everyone deserves meaningful connection.
Read More#449 How to Achieve Your Outcome – Your Dream
In this transformative episode, Paul CLoughie delivers on his promise from episode #445, revealing the exact methodology for turning your biggest dreams into reality. This isn’t another generic goal-setting session—it’s a deep dive into the psychological architecture of achievement, complete with a powerful guided hypnosis session to embed these principles into your subconscious mind.
Read More#448 Changing Negative Behaviours Easily
This isn’t just about stopping bad habits. It’s about understanding the intention behind those knee-jerk behaviours and learning how to respond with calm, curiosity, and confidence.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How to recognise the unconscious triggers behind emotional outbursts
Why your unconscious mind isn’t the enemy—it’s actually trying to protect you (even if it’s doing a rubbish job)
A simple yet powerful way to thank those old patterns—and let them go
How to build new beliefs and emotional habits that support the real you
Practical steps to respond with intention instead of reaction
And a process to boot to follow along with
#447 On Life and How We Might Live It
This is an extract from a live Q&A call I conducted for my son’s (Joseph Clough) Mind Mastery group, inviting you to reflect, respond, and explore what truly matters in your life.
It’s not heavy or dark—it’s a spark. A chance to wake up to what you’re doing with your time and how you want to live going forward.
Read More#446 Did I Do Enough – Really?
Ever catch yourself at the end of the day wondering, “Did I do enough?” Here’s the thing – having the courage to answer that question honestly is where real growth begins.
In this episode, I’m getting vulnerable about my own journey with this question. Some days I’m flying high, crushing goals and feeling unstoppable. Other days? Well, let’s just say they feel like I’m moving through quicksand. Sound familiar?
The beautiful truth is this: you are more than what you think you are, even on those challenging days.
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