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How Role Models Change Our Lives | Fiona Murden | Modern Wisdom Podcast 223

Fiona Murden is a psychologist, executive coach and an author. We might think we're sovereign beings with independent will & agency, but the examples set by those around you are constantly shaping your behaviour, let's find out how much... Are you really the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with? How important is your teacher in primary school? What impact do your parents' beliefs have on you when you reach adulthood? How useful are bad actors at identifying behaviour you should avoid? Sponsor: Get 20% discount & free shipping on your Lawnmower 3.0 at https://www.manscaped.com/ (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Buy Mirror Thinking - https://amzn.to/3hJuWQT Follow Fiona on Twitter - https://twitter.com/FionaMurden Subscribe to Fiona's Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dot-to-dot-behind-the-person/id1513046864 Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #rolemodels #psychology #chriswilliamson - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com

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September 24, 2020
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1h 0m
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Modern Wisdom
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Fiona Murden is a psychologist, executive coach and an author. We might think we're sovereign beings with independent will & agency, but the examples set by those around you are constantly shaping your behaviour, let's find out how much... Are you really the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with? How important is your teacher in primary school? What impact do your parents' beliefs have on you when you reach adulthood? How useful are bad actors at identifying behaviour you should avoid? Sponsor: Get 20% discount & free shipping on your Lawnmower 3.0 at https://www.manscaped.com/ (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Buy Mirror Thinking - https://amzn.to/3hJuWQT Follow Fiona on Twitter - https://twitter.com/FionaMurden Subscribe to Fiona's Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/dot-to-dot-behind-the-person/id1513046864 Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom #rolemodels #psychology #chriswilliamson - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://apple.co/2MNqIgw Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2LSimPn Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com

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  • Fiona Murden

    guest
  • Chris Williamson

    host
  • Narrator

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Fiona Murden and Chris Williamson, How Role Models Change Our Lives | Fiona Murden | Modern Wisdom Podcast 223 explores how Mirror Neurons And Role Models Quietly Shape Who We Become Chris Williamson and psychologist Fiona Murden discuss how the brain’s mirror system underpins imitation, learning, and the powerful impact of role models throughout life. They explore how children and adults unconsciously absorb behavior, values, and even moods from parents, friends, teachers, and media figures, and when we can consciously choose to counter-mirror bad examples.

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