Diagnosed? It’s not the end—it’s the beginning of understanding, action, and belief. Explore how to navigate your path to healing with resilience and insight.

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In this powerful episode of Action After Diagnosis, we challenge the idea of medical absolutes and explore how to take ownership of your recovery journey. Joined by osteopath Zac Laraman, we uncover why treating the whole person—not just the condition—is key. From mindset shifts to the 'grieve, believe, achieve' framework, we’ll empower you to rethink pain, rediscover hope, and take action for a healthier you.

Plus, learn how new medical insights reshape diagnoses and why resilience could be the game-changer you’ve been searching for.

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Shattering Medical Myths: Understanding why absolutes in healthcare may not be so absolute

1:28 - Meet Zac Laraman: Treating people as a whole, not just their conditions

3:30 - Complexity of Conditions: Why health issues are more than a linear diagnosis

4:54 - Taking Ownership: Who really drives your recovery—you or healthcare?

7:30 - The Fix-Me Mindset: A roadblock to true healing

8:38 - Grieving Physical Symptoms: Zac’s knee story and overcoming loss

9:29 - The 3 Steps to Healing: Grieve, Believe, Achieve

10:36 - Mindset Magic: The power of belief in recovery

12:56 - Sources of Pain: Mental, physical, or environmental? Eye-opening examples

16:00 - Evolving Medicine: How new insights reshape diagnoses and treatments

19:30 - Re-Coaching Belief: Unpacking the psychology of pain

20:43 - Being Driven: Exploring past options and alternative perspectives

21:40 - The Resilience Key: A sneak peek into the next episode 22:15 - Disclaimer: A personal note from the host's experience

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Thank you to Zac Laraman for sharing his time and challenging they way we think.

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Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? Your home isn’t just a space—it’s a reflection of your habits, mindset, and well-being. In this episode of Action Architects, we dive deep into how organising your space can rewire your brain for success.

Join me and Dr Kelly Cosgrove, a behaviour change PhD, as we explore:

✅ The psychology behind clutter and productivity (it’s NOT what you think!)

✅ How small environmental changes can drastically improve your habits

✅ The dopamine hack that makes decluttering effortless

✅ Why organising is about more than just “tidying up”—it’s about reducing stress, mental load, and micro-stressors

✅ Practical, no-cost ways to reset your space for a clearer mind

Your environment is shaping your success—whether you realise it or not. Let’s make it work for you, not against you.

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📌 Timestamps for Easy Navigation:

2:50 – How your home environment shapes your habits (using psychology from grocery stores!)

5:01 – Environmental design secrets: Use visual cues to make better habits effortless

6:20 – Why shifting focus from your mind to your space relieves stress and pressure

8:42 – Not just tidying—how decluttering reduces mental load and stress

11:11 – Hacking the dopamine cycle: The simplest way to start decluttering

13:39 – The ONE task to start with (no more “all or nothing” thinking)

17:12 – Where to start? The #1 space that reduces stress instantly

18:04 – The silent to-do list that’s sabotaging your energy—fix it now

19:04 – How to break the clutter cycle in real time

19:34 – Letting go: The surprising truth about sentimental clutter

20:46 – How to create a restorative space that fuels your best self

21:27 – Why personalising your space matters (and how to do it right)

23:38 – Hope, transformation, and designing a home that works for you

24:48 – What to do when organising brings up emotional blocks

26:13 – Disclaimer

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Thank you to Dr Kelly Cosgrove for sharing time and her wonderful insights

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Are You Leaving Your Future to Chance—Or Are You Ready to Design the Life You Want?In this episode of Action Architects, we unlock a powerful goal-setting framework that bridges the gap between your ambitions and the daily actions needed to achieve them.This isn’t just another goal-setting method—it’s a complete blueprint that ties together skills, behaviours, and processes into a practical system you can use every day. It changed how I approach my goals, and I know it can do the same for you.We’re also revisiting the core strategy edited out from Episode 1, with new insights and deeper guidance—because sometimes, we all need a second chance to get it right.What You’ll Learn:✅ How to map your goal to the key skills, behaviours, and processes you need to succeed.✅ A step-by-step process to identify the actions that actually move you forward.✅ Why this framework is the “missing link” to achieving every goal you set.✅ How to design a success blueprint—whether your focus is personal growth, career advancement, or a complete lifestyle shift.Bonus:I’m opening the door to future coaching episodes with listeners—so if you want help mapping out your goals live on the podcast, send me a message or leave a comment!⏱ Time Stamps:0:00 – Introduction: Are you missing the key connection between your goals and daily actions?1:01 – Opportunity: Get coached live on the podcast!1:23 – Today’s roadmap: What you’ll get from this episode.1:55 – Start small, achieve big: Why small steps matter.2:44 – Big picture vs. detail focus: Where should you start?4:15 – Why goals feel scary—and how this framework changes everything.5:02 – The Framework Step 1: Identifying development areas.8:46 – The Framework Step 2: Focus levels—how good do you want to get?9:32 – The Framework Step 3: Processes, behaviors & skills (with my podcast goal as an example).12:22 – Mindset check: Strengths and weaknesses for success.13:45 – The Framework Step 4: Small, daily actions (real example using my podcast goal).16:16 – What can you commit to today?17:26 – Full framework summary.18:00 – Choosing your starting point.19:06 – Questions? Let’s connect!19:45 – Final thoughts + my personal experience with this framework.📌 Follow & Connect:

➡ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BryonyActionArchitects➡ Instagram: @action_architects➡ LinkedIn: Bryony Vandenberg➡ Website: www.actionarchitect.co.uk💬 Join the Conversation:Comment below, DM me, or tag me on social media—let’s talk about your goals!🎧 Subscribe & Stay Inspired:Follow Action Architects on YouTube and your favorite podcast platform. Never miss an episode designed to empower action.Credits:Stock footage from Pexels.Disclaimer:This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. I’m not a licensed therapist—please seek professional support if needed.