Maverick Mind Skills is the contrarian podcast for those bored with conventional self-help, archaic therapies and shouty self-help gurus with perfectly white teeth.
A show celebrating the 'little folk' that dare to do different and make a positive difference.
Uncover unconventional talks, tips, titillation and practical techniques that can help change your mindset typically in 20 minutes or less.
Self-hypnosis Technique—Begin with the Lemon in Mind: an Imagination vs Willpower Exercise
Begin with the Lemon in Mind — A simple but very effective five-minute Self-hypnosis, Imagination vs Willpower exercise with Jay Arnott extracted from my Youtube video 'Begin with the Lemon in Mind.'
Did you know that each thought creates a physical reaction and that Albert Einstein once stated, 'Imagination is more powerful than knowledge'?
The principles of this powerful little exercise lie at the very foundation of all self-hypnosis and autosuggestion so see how it works for you. Check it out!
8 Apr 2026
Remove Anxiety & Enhance Performance—a Quick Technique with Jay
As part of my Maverick Mindest Skills > LinkedIn newsletter (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/maverick-mindset-skills-7438889591052455936) < this 'Techniques' 12-minute audio supports the Performance Anxiety article demonstrating how you can remove anxiety, stress, fear and create a high performance state quickly using the neuro linguistic programming (NLP) principles of Perceptual Positions.
Namely how to establish a 'clean' Third position and re-access our under performing state with new empowering resources.
Also included are brief insights into The Breath of Life pattern and the Chain of Excellence principle.
Subscribe to the > LinkedIn newsletter (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/maverick-mindset-skills-7438889591052455936) < to get a comprehensive background and gain insights from other published articles.
25 Jan 2026
Emotion is a Call To Action—James Houghton Havening Techniques
Meet James Houghton (aka That Havening Guy), the astute Havening Techniques practitioner who will unfold what the Havening Techniques really are...
Founded by Dr. Ronald Ruden and Dr. Steven Ruden, join us on this insightful episode to explore how Havening Techniques work and how the often controversial aspect of physical touch in therapy can actually have positive neurological benefits and help us heal from all kinds of trauma and generate positive neurological, emotional and psychological states.
Not only that, how emotion can be your positive call to action!
Join us for this sensational 'psychosensory' experience.
22 Jan 2026
Stillness: the By-product of Mindfulness not the End Goal—Michael Atkinson
Saddle up and tune in. to Michael Atkinson—a highly experienced academic, meditation and mindfulness teacher who offers various public talks to universities and institutions, and mindfulness workshops and trainings. In this episode, learn some of the benefits of, how mindfulness can be best utilised, and how stillness is merely the by-product of mindfulness not the end goal.
22 Jan 2026
Bring it On! A Psychotherapist Polymath's Perspective—Hugh Quigley
Bring it On! Psychotherapist and Psychology Polymath's Perspective—Hugh Quigley
Learn about the life and work of this enthusiastic clinical self-help Maverick all the way from his home in Ireland. Learn what drives Hugh, all the different faculties he's trained in, and his unique 'bring it on!' approach to life and work and the bright personality that separates him from many other the field. Join Hugh in a verbal back and forth duel with Jay at high noon.
21 Jan 2026
How To Celebrate Death—Jo Barnard, Funeral Celebrant
How To Celebrate Death with Jo Barnard, Funeral Celebrant, join us as she discusses the nature of her work, her positive mindset on the controversial topic of death, and her unique viewpoint of death being almost non-existent because 'energy doesn't die'.
20 Jan 2026
Transformation Envy & How To Talk to Yourself—Rand St John
Transformation Envy & How To Talk to Yourself—Rand St John, Coach & Sci-fi Writer.
Rand is a unique style of life and business coach who has also published several science fiction books. In this episode we'll be covering Rand's perspective on what he perceives Transformation Envy to be, also how to talk to yourself correctly by using not only positive but assertive self-talk.
Yeehaw!
19 Jan 2026
Insights into an Animal Psychic—Becky Willoughby Pet Detective
Becky Willoughby—is she some kind of Ace Ventura-style Pet Detective or indeed an Animal Psychic who also uses her hypnosis and intuition to help humans find themselves as well? Find out in the eye-opening episode, Yeehaw!
18 Jan 2026
The Law of Attraction & Entrepreneurialism Link— Colin T. Fisher
Fellow Propectors! Buckle up, kick back and enjoy the ride...Tune into this episode with Maverick entrepreneur and Law of Attraction expert Colin T. Fisher. Recorded on the bustling Newcastle Quayside, gain mindest tips, techniques, and a candid insight from this 'open' conversation spent over a coffee.
16 Jan 2026
Adaptability, Creativity & Flow—in the Zone with Lenka Kopecka
Join us....
Adaptability, Creativity & Flow— In the Zone with Lenka Kopecka. Alpha Wave, Sound therapy all forms of mind and body approaches to help her win at sports and help others heal.
She runs a ladies group of rollerskaters and help them win the 24 hr race Le Mans, discover the mindset bnethind this in particular the stand outs of when to listen and when not to listen.
And her unique alert mindset.
15 Jan 2026
Inner Journeys Outdoors: Adam Evans Wilderness Coach—Talk
Join us on this 41-minute candid insight into the world of Adam Evans, a highly experienced wilderness and personal development coach who uses a variety of mindset-based coaching skills against the backdrop of the great outdoors to develop groups and individuals both inside and out.
He terms the creation of his own desired work-lifestyle as a '15 year overnight success'.
Adam has organised and led canoe trips, hikes, climbs and cave explorations worldwide and has a unique insight we can all learn from. So, get your headphones on, buckle up, and enjoy the ride!
14 Jan 2026
How Spiritual Breakfasts, Vulnerability & Habits Make a Thriving Therapy Business: Amanda Joy—Talk
Amanda Joy is the Director of the Northern College of Clinical Hypnotherapy based in South Shields Tyne and Wear. She has a very colourful background and hosts podcasts and radio amongst other activities. Join us on this past Christmas chinwag to learn about the importance of Amanda's spiritual breakfast routine and how vulnerability and certain habits help contribute to a thriving therapy business. Enjoy the ride!
19 Dec 2025
Boxer & Stage Hypnotist's Self-hypnotic Mindset Techniques: Barry Trainor—Talk
Learn how the silently self-effacing but successful boxer and stage Hypnotist Barry Trainor (urban legend aka known as Ricky Moore) unlocked his mindset and performance using the power of self-hypnosis, mindset techniques, and how modelling excellence and reframing his fear and anxiety into powerful nervous energy can also help YOU unblock your inner champion within.
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