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A Better Way

by Francis Arihilam

Every episode, we dive into insights from psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), exploring practical strategies to improve mental well-being, productivity, relationships, and personal growth. From managing stress and overcoming limiting beliefs to cultivating resilience and developing healthier habits, our conversations with experts and real-life stories offer tools to create meaningful change.

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Episodes

  1. Happy Couple Cheats

    Even happy couples can drift and miss subtle cues, leading to unexpected infidelity. This episode teaches how to recognize the signs and affair proof the relationship.

  2. Let’s Talk About Sex - Intimacy Unfiltered

    In this episode, my wife and I explore topics like sexual compatibility, navigating intimacy, communication around sex and the realities of maintenance sex. We share honest perspectives, lessons we’re learning and what it takes to build a healthy, respectful and evolving sexual relationship in...

  3. Building a Home - Men, Women, Commitment & Everything in-between

    This episode is one of the many unscripted conversations that happen between Praise & I. This year our marriage will be six (6) and one decision we made was to publish these conversations in the pod. In this episode we discussed why it’s easier for men to love and nurse broken women into healing...

  4. When Talking to Strangers Is Easier than Those You've Known all Your Life.

    Have you ever felt more comfortable speaking to a stranger than to someone you have always known? Do you feel guilt or think your friendship isn’t strong enough. This episode will offer some perspective and insight.

  5. Quiet the Voices in Your Head - A Step by Step Approach

    The voices in our head, where do they comes from and why can’t they just keep quite ? One of the leading cause of insomnia is the inability to quite the mind so the body can rest. In this episode we explore: - Where the voices come from - How to take back control and quite them. Enjoy

  6. After all these years “How can I forgive my mom ?”: A letter from…

    In this episode a community member wrote me a letter. *Details and identity is deliberately withheld for confidentially purposes. If you are hurting or know someone who is or has been encourage them to listen.

  7. When Asking for Forgiveness Becomes Manipulation

    In this chit-chat episode with my wife, we discuss the expectations placed on the offended and another way to look at forgiveness as a whole. If the offender entitled to forgiveness, does the offender really want only forgiveness or is there something else ? Where is reconciliation in the…

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  8. The Coping Mechanism called Fear

    Have you ever wondered why someone lies so effortlessly even though the truth is obvious. Are they born this way ? In this episode I explore how people become ‘pathological’ lairs. And how to help them if you are interested.

  9. How we lose Good People Through Incomplete Decisions

    Think about someone you really like and another person you really dislike. Why do you like that person ? Why do you dislike that person? How do we trick our brain into this like and dislike decision only to find out months or years down the line that we were wrong about that person. In this…

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  10. Relapse is Part of The Process in Recovery from Addictions

    Realistically it takes more than 21days to break free from addictions. In this episode I delved into a fail proof realistic step by step neuroscience backed approach to changing negative behavior. If you think there is someone who should listen to this episode please spread the word.

  11. Why Bad Things Happen to Good People.

    Really… Why do bad things happen to good people. This is probably one of the most asked question about life especially when tragic circumstances happen and we seek answers. In this episode, we explore together and attempt to answer the questions and arrive at place of considerable peace. If you...

  12. The Hidden Source of Stress & What to do About it.

    In this episode, I dived into the root cause of stress, how it builds up and how we can deal with it. Mental Distortions are at the root of why we experience chronic stress as it fundamentally affects how we show up in the world. Nothing means anything except the ones we give to them.

  13. Trusting & Avoiding Betrayals

    Have you ever trusted a business partner, a friend or spouse and it went sour? You will understand the pain which often leads to the decision to never trust again. What if there was a way to trust, a better way that protects you from betrayal. In the episode, we delved into why we trust, the fail...

  14. The Hidden Rules that Shape Our Lives

    In this episode, I explore the hidden rules that shape our lives. The rigid rules we "adopt" that stop us from making progress in love, career, and relationships. How often do you feel the need to be a “good person“ ? Our innate desire to be accepted, be competent, and stay in control is at the...

  15. Why Relationships Fail & What to Do

    We've seen lovers go through a painful separation, a long relationship end, and best friends turn their backs. Why? Trauma bonding is a thing and can take years to finally surface. Hurting people will always hurt others. In this episode, we delve into a deeper-than-usual reason why relationships...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Every episode, we dive into insights from psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), exploring practical strategies to improve mental well-being, productivity, relationships, and personal growth. From managing stress and overcoming limiting beliefs to cultivating resilience and developing healthier habits, our conversations with experts and real-life stories offer tools to create meaningful change.

HOSTED BY

Francis Arihilam

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does A Better Way have?

A Better Way currently has 15 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is A Better Way about?

Every episode, we dive into insights from psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), exploring practical strategies to improve mental well-being, productivity, relationships, and personal growth. From managing stress and overcoming limiting beliefs to cultivating resilience and...

How often does A Better Way release new episodes?

A Better Way has 15 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts A Better Way?

A Better Way is created and hosted by Francis Arihilam.
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