Cass Dunn, Psychologist

02/08/2024

I have been very neglectful of Facebook, and it seems my Instagram posts aren't automatically publishing to this page either! 🤦‍♀️

So before it's too late, I wanted to mention that my next LIVE round of Beyond Confident is starting next week and it's not too late to join if you're keen. It's been 2.5yrs since I ran the program live and it's going to be the best yet. I'm actually so excited for anyone who joins.

Don't be fooled by the word "Confident" in the title. This isn't about loud, "fake it til you make it" bravado type confidence.

It is about learning to trust yourself, to know that you are enough, and cultivating self-compassion and self-acceptance so you can stop jumping through hoops (perfecting, performing and people-pleasing) as a strategy for feeling worthy.
Calm, quiet, steady self-assurance is what we're about.

* 8 modules
* 3 months
* A year of ongoing coaching calls
* Lifetime access

Details and link to join are here:

At school or uni were you convinced you'd failed after every exam? (Not only did you pass, but usually with flying colours!)

12/01/2024

In the spirit of practising 'Essentialism' in 2024, I'm removing my two online courses, "Mindfulness for Busy People" and "Crappy to Happy - the online program" from my product offerings. They will no longer be available to purchase after 2nd February, 2024.

Both courses are packed with content - videos, worksheets, meditations - and both are fully online, self-paced with lifetime access.

Until they come down, they are reduced to $127 AUD each, or $197 for both.

If learning and practicing mindfulness meditation or the science o positive psychology would be helpful to you this year, these are great resources.

Mindfulness for Busy People:
www.cassdunn.com/mbp-open

Crappy to Happy:
www.cassdunn.com/c2h-course

Will put a link in the comments for the 2 for 1 deal (both courses for $197 AUD) 😊

Mindfulness for Busy People is a 6-week online mindfulness course to help you find calm among the chaos. Reduce stress, improve relationships, create peace.

10/10/2023

I just received this lovely email and it prompted me to invite you to register (if you haven't already) for my Free 7-Day Happiness challenge.

This week is Mental Health Week and one of the pathways to building emotional resilience is having strategies to increase your ratio of positive to negative thoughts and feelings.

Positivity is not a cure-all but it's also not glib and it's not toxic and it's not the same as avoiding hard things.

There's loads of science to support the idea that cultivating a more positive outlook is very, very good for you.

My Happiness Starts Here mini-course is free to register and just one email a day for me for a week. That's all! :)

www.cassdunn.com/happy

17/08/2023

The magic of Pub Choir! I was thrilled to chat with Astrid on the Crappy to Happy podcast this week. Ep is out now wherever you get your podcasts!

https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/crappy-to-happy/id1274672540?i=1000624457715

18/07/2023

12/07/2023

You all know I'm ALL about helping women to reclaim their self-worth, cultivate confidence and overcome imposter syndrome... so I was thrilled to be invited to participate in this very special FREE online event.

✨ Do you spend endless amounts of time and energy second-guessing yourself?
✨ Do you struggle with using your voice to express your ideas and opinions?
✨ Do you wish you felt more connected to your intuition and could trust the intuitive nudges you get?

If any of these resonate, you’re going to love the YOUR VOICE MATTERS summit. This is a FREE series on how to ditch the self-doubt and step into your knowing.

Grab your free seat here 👇🏻https://yourvoicematterssummit.com/CassDunn

27/06/2023

It's no secret I'm a massive fan of Ted Lasso. This is warm-hearted, feel-good TV that explores so many important psychological themes and showcases human qualities such as kindness, forgiveness and friendship.

Little did I know when I started watching the show in Australia that not only would we end up moving to London, but a few months later we'd actually end up living in Richmond, the home of Ted Lasso.

Getting to see them film the show and calling this stunning neighbourhood my home is literally a dream come true.

But right now, since the show wrapped, what I most appreciate about living in London is the opportunity to see all the cast performing outside of Ted Lasso.

We have tickets to see Toheeb Jimoh (Sam) playing Romeo in a local theatre production; Brett Goldstein (Roy Kent) doing comedy in the park, and Nick Mohammed (Nate) reprising an old TV character in a stand up show.

I mean seriously.

I wanted to highlight these events because Richmond is constantly swarming with fans getting photos at all the iconic landmarks but I'm not sure anyone looks into where you can see the cast up close, doing what they do best - which is performing.

14/06/2023

I love the opportunity to talk about my favourite topic which is Imposter Syndrome! Thanks for having me on the Unprocessed podcast, I Quit Sugar! Hear our full conversation wherever you listen to great podcasts. 🎧

10/05/2023

Such a pleasure chatting to about all things Imposter Syndrome on his podcast recently!

To hear more about:
👉🏼 How those imposter thoughts and feelings affect even those most successful people
👉🏼 The faulty thinking that says you just got 'lucky' and how it's keeping you stuck
👉🏼 Why your imposter experience will lead to burnout if it's not managed
.. and so much more, listen to our full conversation wherever you get your pods.🎧

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-ben-morton-leadership-podcast/id1561123989

26/04/2023

Scout and I are supporting campaign because dogs have the power to transform young lives and help children to heal. And so do you!

Today is MATCHED GIVING DAY when all donations to this amazing cause will be doubled by corporate partners, so anything you can donate is so greatly appreciated.

Help kids succeed at school with therapy dogs at paws4kids.org.au

07/03/2023

In honour of International Women's Day, I'm SO excited to announce the global launch of The Imposter Solution, available exclusively on Audible!

Audible subscribers can listen right now for FREE as it's included in the Audible Plus catalogue (and pssstt if you're not a subscriber, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial and still listen for free 😎).

This audiobook is the culmination of the past two years of my work focused on understanding Imposter Syndrome and creating an actual lasting solution that goes beyond the superficial advice you usually see online..

If you like what you hear and want to work directly with me, I teach all this in a much more hands on way inside my online program Beyond Confident.

Take a listen. Tell your friends.

Back Yourself. Believe. Achieve.

Link -->https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Imposter-Solution-Audiobook/B0BX43M4X8

25/02/2023

A couple of years ago, I interviewed 55 women about their feelings of self-doubt and imposter syndrome.

They told me they could completely relate to the overwork and avoidance pattern that is very typical of the imposter phenomenon (aka The Perfectionism/ Procrastination loop).

Many of them told me about difficult early experiences in life that had eroded their sense of self-worth. Some of them described nothing ever being good enough for their parents (and how now, as adults, they still hold themselves to impossible standards).

They told me they’d held back from applying for jobs, which I know is common. But even worse, they told me they’d been offered jobs and turned them down!

One told me she’d quit her PhD right before she was due to finish it because she was convinced it was trash (it wasn’t).

Many said when they get a HD at Uni, they assume they got an easy marker.

When they get a job or promotion they think it’s because they were in the right place at the right time (not because they’re inherently capable and qualified).

When I asked these women what would be different if they could overcome these feelings of self-doubt and could 100% back themselves, I truly expected they would tell me about their big dreams and goals, the proverbial mountains they’d climb and the glass ceilings they’d break.

Instead what I heard, over and over again was some version of:

I would finally be happy.
I could relax.
I could be present and enjoy my kids.
I could just… breathe.

Wow. 🥺

I realised that cultivating self-trust, knowing your value and believing you are enough is not about conquering the world.

It is, quite simply, the key to your happiness, inner peace and emotional freedom.

Last call to join Beyond Confident.

We start this week.

www.cassdunn.com/beyond-confident

25/02/2023

Heads up:

If you missed my free confidence class a couple of weeks ago, I've put the replay back up just for the rest of this weekend.

Also if you want to work with me to cultivate more confidence this year, now is your chance because I'm about to close the doors on the February intake to Beyond Confident.

All the deets are at the link. 👇🏻

https://cassdunn.com/confidence-replay-evergreen/

22/02/2023

Doors are now open to my "Beyond Confident" program and we've extended the earlybird pricing (previously only available to the waitlist) until later tonight!

This is a complete training and coaching program packed with LOADS of inclusions and bonuses and access to the community for a minimum of 12 months.

You can find all the details and the special pricing at this link!

An intensive training and year-long coaching program to help you create unshakeable self-confidence!

01/02/2023

Celebrating another spin around the sun. 💫

I got up ridiculously early for a work meeting with Australia (love you ), then got a few productive hours in before skiving off for a massage and facial in the afternoon.

Beauty therapist told me I have amazing skin “like a teenager”. I’ll take that on my 51st birthday. 😊

Then dinner with the family at a nice Italian wine bar, and home in time to watch Love Island with .

All in all, a good day and much to be grateful for. ❤️