Episode 131: Social Hangovers and Sour Candy
On today’s episode of In Time, Peter and Robyne sift through what it means to come back to yourself after a demanding season - from ‘social hangovers’ to the surprising science of why sour candy can calm an anxious mind. How do we find alignment in our work and relationships? What happens when we choose connection over control in creative collaborations? And what small moments are we missing that could change the way we experience our lives? Plus, Peter shares gratitude for all the love surrounding his new album, Everything Unfolding.
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Show Notes
Highlights:
- Robyne describes how she felt after her long, exhausting speaking tour, describing is as feeling like a ‘social hangover’ - Peter likes this description and thinks she should make a book out of these terms Robyne coins
- Robyne has been doing research into how Nerd Clusters act similar to Ativan, bringing down anxiety in cortisol-inducing situations due to its sour taste -sour flavours set the body into a state of defence thinking it’s potentially been poisoned, redirecting anxious feelings
- Peter describes the songwriting process of his new album, and how the reaction he’s gotten from it has felt different than previous albums he’s released
- If a disagreement came about during the production of his album, Peter decided to prioritize his relationship with his producer over trying to force his own production choices, allowing his team to do their job to the best of their abilities, and creating alignment in the process
- Being in alignment brings about the best results in all situations
- Peter describes a fantasy he has of eating a raspberry pie where the ingredients are all made fresh that day, so he can compare it to how much better it would taste than a store-bought pie
- Peter goes over some of his favourite moments on his new album, and why they were meaningful to him
- Life is measured by the moments you notice
“Sometimes your plans, you gotta let them go. Get into growing like you’ve never grown. Hands on the handles of the great unknown and cut the lines away.” – Peter Katz (from his new song Celebrate)
Additional Resources:
- Visit peterkatzmusic.com to check out Peter’s new album, Everything Unfolding
- Time to Connect, co-led by Peter and Dr. Robyne, is an interactive session purposefully designed to unite, recharge, and elevate team cohesion and performance, leaving your people with a renewed sense of unity and resiliency. Click the link to learn more about how Time to Connect can support your team.
- Your Time - Peter and Robyne’s asynchronous learning experience is now available! Please click the link to learn more.
Credits:
Hosted by Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe and Peter Katz
Produced by Trevor Campbell
Edited by Sean Ban Beaton
Theme song by Peter Katz
Podcast cover art by Trevor Campbell
Show logistics by Erin Marshall and Jenna Green
Connect:
Connect with Peter Peterkatz.com | Peterkatzspeaks.com
Connect with Robyne Drrobyne.ca
Follow Peter and Robyne on social media:
Peter Katz: Facebook: @peterkatzmusic | Instagram: @peterkatzmusic | LinkedIn: Peter Katz
Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe: Instagram: @dr_robynehd | LinkedIn: drrobynehd
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