The 'Catching the Octopus' podcast has been created as a platform to help leaders, business owners and achievers tap into the inner secrets to success. It aims to showcase not only successful strategies and mindset that lead to shifting from good to great, but also how influential our own inner connections are at propelling us there. Strategies and mindset give us clarity on what to do in order to achieve, but it is who we become that elevates us to the highest possible level. Although this is not a wellbeing podcast, it will touch on aspects of how success is not always just pushing forward, but also how it relies strongly on reflection inward. It will be reframing success and achievement to become more than just a desired shift from surviving to thriving and will focus on how we can develop a business, career or life that is flourishing in all aspects.
Catching The Octopus Podcast
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The 'Catching the Octopus' podcast has been created as a platform to help leaders, business owners and achievers tap into the inner secrets to success. It aims to showcase not only successful strategies and mindset that lead to shifting from good to great, but also how influential our own inner connections are at propelling us there. Strategies and mindset give us clarity on what to do in order to achieve, but it is who we become that elevates us to the highest possible level. Although this is not a wellbeing podcast, it will touch on aspects of how success is not always just pushing forward, but also how it relies strongly on reflection inward. It will be reframing success and achievement to become more than just a desired shift from surviving to thriving and will focus on how we can develop a business, career or life that is flourishing in all aspects.
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July 21, 2026
S2E29 – How Representation Shapes Society (And Why We're Normalising the Wrong People)
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>S2E29 – How Representation Shapes Society (And Why We're Normalising the Wrong People)</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Representation isn't just about diversity, it's about who we choose to celebrate, reward and normalise.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Every person we platform sends a message about what success, leadership and power should look like. But what happens when those people model hate, misinformation, racism or violence?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this episode of Catching the Octopus, we explore the hidden psychology behind representation, social learning and why the people we elevate influence far more than we realise.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Drawing on psychology, social behaviour and real-world examples, this episode examines how children and adults learn from what they repeatedly see, why algorithms amplify outrage over kindness, and how repeated exposure can slowly shift what society accepts as "normal."</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>In this episode you'll learn:</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> Why representation shapes our beliefs and expectations<br /> <span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> How children learn through observation and modelling<br /> <span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> The psychology behind social learning theory<br /> <span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> Why positive representation creates possibility and inclusion<br /> <span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> How social media algorithms reward outrage over truth<br /> <span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> The difference between representation and amplification<br /> <span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> Why misinformation spreads so easily online<br /> <span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> The "spiral of silence" and why good people stop speaking up<br /> <span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> How politics, media and celebrity culture influence social norms<br /> <span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> Practical ways to become more intentional with your attention</p> <p class="MsoNormal">This conversation isn't about telling people what to think. It's about encouraging curiosity, critical thinking and asking an important question:</p> <p class="MsoNormal">What kind of society are we helping to represent?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">If this episode resonated with you, please like, subscribe and share it with someone who enjoys conversations about psychology, human behaviour and creating a kinder world.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">#RepresentationMatters #Psychology #HumanBehaviour #SocialPsychology #CriticalThinking #SocialMedia #Algorithms #Misinformation #Leadership #DiversityAndInclusion #Mindset #PersonalGrowth #MentalHealth #SocialLearning #Kindness #MediaLiteracy #Podcast #CatchingTheOctopus #BehaviourChange #PsychologyPodcast</p> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"> <hr align="center" size="2" width="100%" /></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Hosted by Niomi Hurley</strong>, a human behaviour researcher and clinical hypnotherapist who integrates psychology with energy-informed healing approaches. With experience in corporate environments and individual practice, and through her work at Get Up and Grow Consulting, Niomi works with organisations and individuals to build capacity by addressing the behavioural, emotional, and subconscious factors that influence wellbeing and performance.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Niomi Hurley (Host) Contact Details:</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "mailto:admin@getupandgrowconsulting.com.au" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Niomi Hurley Email</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/niomi-hurley-000b8356/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Niomi Hurley LinkedIn Profile</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.getupandgrowconsulting.com.au/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Get Up and Grow Consulting Website</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/72361485" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Get Up and Grow Consulting LinkedIn Profile</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/Getupandgrow.com.au" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Get Up and Grow Consulting Facebook Profile</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/get_up_and_grow/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Get Up and Grow Consulting Instagram Profile</a></p>
July 14, 2026
S2E28 – The Five Virtues Explained: Build the Character to Transform Your Life
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>S2E28 – The Five Virtues Explained: Build the Character to Transform Your Life</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">What if becoming a better person wasn't about being perfect, but about developing the right qualities?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this episode, we explore the Five Virtues, as taught by Master Choa Kok Sui, founder of Pranic Healing and Arhatic Yoga, and discover how these timeless principles can help you cultivate compassion, integrity, self-mastery and emotional resilience while reducing suffering in everyday life.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Building on the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path, the Five Virtues provide a practical framework for developing the character traits needed to live with greater purpose, balance and inner peace. Rather than simply telling us what to do, they help us become the kind of person who naturally makes wiser choices.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The Eightfold Path tells us what to practise. The Five Virtues tell us who we are becoming as we practise it.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this episode you'll learn:</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> What the Five Virtues are and why they matter<br /> <span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> How they complement the Noble Eightfold Path<br /> <span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> Why loving kindness begins with both yourself and others<br /> <span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> The deeper meaning of generosity beyond money and possessions<br /> <span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> How accurate perception helps overcome limiting beliefs and distorted thinking<br /> <span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> Why consistency is more powerful than motivation<br /> <span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> How moderation creates balance instead of burnout<br /> <span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> Practical ways to embody these virtues in your relationships, work and daily life</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Whether you're interested in Pranic Healing, Buddhism, mindfulness, psychology, emotional healing, spirituality, subconscious beliefs or personal development, this episode offers practical insights to help you become the best version of yourself.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> 🎙️</span> Catching the Octopus explores psychology, subconscious beliefs, leadership, spirituality, emotional healing, and the hidden patterns influencing our lives.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">#FiveVirtues #PranicHealing #MasterChoaKokSui #PersonalGrowth #Psychology #Mindfulness #SpiritualGrowth #EmotionalHealing #SelfAwareness #InnerPeace #CharacterDevelopment #SubconsciousMind #SelfMastery #CatchingTheOctopus</p> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"> <hr align="center" size="2" width="100%" /></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Hosted by Niomi Hurley</strong>, a human behaviour researcher and clinical hypnotherapist who integrates psychology with energy-informed healing approaches. With experience in corporate environments and individual practice, and through her work at Get Up and Grow Consulting, Niomi works with organisations and individuals to build capacity by addressing the behavioural, emotional, and subconscious factors that influence wellbeing and performance.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Niomi Hurley (Host) Contact Details:</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "mailto:admin@getupandgrowconsulting.com.au" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Niomi Hurley Email</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/niomi-hurley-000b8356/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Niomi Hurley LinkedIn Profile</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.getupandgrowconsulting.com.au/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Get Up and Grow Consulting Website</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/72361485" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Get Up and Grow Consulting LinkedIn Profile</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/Getupandgrow.com.au" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Get Up and Grow Consulting Facebook Profile</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/get_up_and_grow/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Get Up and Grow Consulting Instagram Profile</a></p>
July 7, 2026
S2E27 – The Secret to Ending Suffering: The Noble Eightfold Path Explained
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>S2E27 – The Secret to Ending Suffering: The Noble Eightfold Path Explained</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Why do we keep suffering, even when we know what we should do?</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this episode, we explore the Noble Eightfold Path, one of Buddhism's most practical teachings, and discover how this 2,500-year-old framework can help reduce suffering, develop emotional resilience, and create greater peace in everyday life.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">The Noble Eightfold Path isn't a checklist or eight steps to complete in order. Instead, it is an integrated way of living that develops wisdom, ethical behaviour, mindfulness and mental discipline. Surprisingly, many of these ancient teachings closely align with modern psychology, subconscious healing and personal growth.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In this episode you'll learn:</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> What the Noble Eightfold Path actually is<br /> <span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> Why it isn't a step-by-step process<br /> <span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> The three foundations: Wisdom, Ethical Conduct and Mental Discipline<br /> <span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> The meaning of Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration<br /> <span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> How your beliefs and perceptions influence your experience of suffering<br /> <span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> Why changing your thoughts, feelings and behaviours can transform your life<br /> <span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> The importance of finding the "Middle Path" instead of living in extremes<br /> <span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> ✔️</span> How these ancient teachings can be applied in modern life, relationships and personal growth</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Whether you're interested in Buddhism, mindfulness, psychology, emotional healing, spirituality, subconscious beliefs or personal development, this episode offers practical insights that you can begin applying immediately.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style= "font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';"> 🎙️</span> Catching the Octopus explores psychology, subconscious beliefs, leadership, spirituality, emotional healing, and the hidden patterns influencing our lives.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">#NobleEightfoldPath #Buddhism #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #Psychology #SelfAwareness #MentalHealth #EmotionalHealing #InnerPeace #SpiritualGrowth #Meditation #Resilience #AncientWisdom #SelfDevelopment #CatchingTheOctopus</p> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"> <hr align="center" size="2" width="100%" /></div> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Hosted by Niomi Hurley</strong>, a human behaviour researcher and clinical hypnotherapist who integrates psychology with energy-informed healing approaches. With experience in corporate environments and individual practice, and through her work at Get Up and Grow Consulting, Niomi works with organisations and individuals to build capacity by addressing the behavioural, emotional, and subconscious factors that influence wellbeing and performance.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Niomi Hurley (Host) Contact Details:</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "mailto:admin@getupandgrowconsulting.com.au" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Niomi Hurley Email</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/niomi-hurley-000b8356/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Niomi Hurley LinkedIn Profile</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.getupandgrowconsulting.com.au/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Get Up and Grow Consulting Website</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/72361485" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Get Up and Grow Consulting LinkedIn Profile</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/Getupandgrow.com.au" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Get Up and Grow Consulting Facebook Profile</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/get_up_and_grow/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Get Up and Grow Consulting Instagram Profile</a></p>
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