As we go into the new year, remember the importance of new beginnings and micro choices in wellbeing. Every day is an opportunity to begin anew and surrounding yourself with supportive people who encourage positive habits can significantly influence your path to wellness.

Stay tuned for Season 2, coming later this year!

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In this episode, we discuss how learning is not limited to novelty, how difficulty and challenge often drive meaningful growth, and why learning styles and personal context matter. From metacognitive learning theory to real-life examples involving hardship, evolution, fitness, and music, this episode reframes learning as an ongoing, adaptive process that shapes how we engage with the world and ourselves.

Show Notes

• Metacognitive Theory: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781032646527-16/metacognitive-aspects-problem-solving-john-flavell

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Let's dive deep into an often overlooked area of wellbeing: intellectual wellbeing. We'll explore what intellectual wellbeing truly means, why it matters, and how it connects to lifelong learning, wisdom, self-reflection, and even compassion toward others.

We'll break down key ideas like:
• The difference between intellect and wisdom
• Why intellectual wellbeing can’t be pinned to a single part of the brain
• How our thoughts, beliefs, and decision-making influence our lives
• Monica Dalt’s three-dimensional model (cognitive, reflective, affective)
• What it means to flourish intellectually rather than just “get by”
• How to improve your intellectual wellbeing through intentionality, curiosity, and practical daily habits
• Why people might dislike school but still genuinely love learning

Show notes:

• PBS Crash Courses-https://www.youtube.com/user/crashcourse
• Garder: Types of Intelligence: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781351249355/intelligence-analysis-fundamentals-godfrey-garner-patrick-mcglynn
• Three Dimensional Models of Wisdom: Ardelt (2003): https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0164027503025003004

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