Carin' & Sharin' with Karen & Sharen

Jane's back! This week, we discuss characters strengths in action by using one of our favorite practices -- Strength Spotting. For more on Strength Spotting check out Jane's blog https://strengthbasedliving.com/?s=strengths-spotting For more on character strengths and how to discover your own unique blend of signature strengths, visit https://www.viacharacter.org/ Stay safe and enjoy the holidays! K & S --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carin-n-sharin/support

In this episode we have the honor to be joined by Jane Anderson, President of Strength Based Living, LLC (https://strengthbasedliving.com/) and author of 30 Days of Character Strengths: A Guided Practice to Ignite Your Best. We discuss character strengths and your own unique blend of signature strengths that make you, well, you. P.S. The character strengths research and surveys we reference can be found at www.viacharacter. org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carin-n-sharin/support

In this week's episode, we review the SPIRE model for Wholebeing happiness! Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Relational and Emotional elements that all require our attention for a full, whole-person sense of wellness in your life. Of course, we've got insights and tips. So check it out! -- K&S --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carin-n-sharin/support

With the holidays approaching, we invited Mary back to discuss how we can intentionally choose positivity. We discuss how to overcome the challenges of overindulgence and solitude in these strange and difficult times. And from the bottom of our hearts, we wish for you and yours a peaceful, connected, positive Thanksgiving filled with gratitude, joy, creativity and most of all, love. Love for others and love for yourself. Be well. xo K&S --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carin-n-sharin/support

It this week's episode we discuss the concept of neuroplasticity, which is a fancy way of saying changing the brain.  We talk about the brain's role in happiness and habits, and of course, we give some thoughts about how to change your brain for the better!  Enjoy.  Don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss an episode.  Stay safe.  -- K&S --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carin-n-sharin/support

Welcome back! In this episode we explore the theory of hope. We discuss how increasing hope is within our power and as usual, we provide an evidence-based method to increase your hope and your wellbeing. Please join us for a few minutes. You'll be glad you did! -- K & S --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carin-n-sharin/support

In this episode, we discuss how we can approach unpleasant experiences -- through curiosity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carin-n-sharin/support

In this episode, we are blessed to have our friend and special guest, Mary DeLai, join us. She shares the simple concept of "above and below the line" as a tool to facilitate more generative conversations in the workplace and in life. The video referenced in our discussion is from The Conscious Leadership Group and can be found here: https://youtu.be/fLqzYDZAqCI --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carin-n-sharin/support

We are with ourselves 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Today, we focus on the content of what we say to ourselves and how to move from negativity to positivity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carin-n-sharin/support

It this episode we discuss how to treat yourself with the same kindness you show to others. We share some thoughts and tips on how to give yourself care, support and love. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carin-n-sharin/support

Trusting in yourself and your ability to move in this life is foundational. In today's episode, we explore self-trust and its relationship to autonomy and self-respect while offering practical steps to increase your sense of self-efficacy in the world. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carin-n-sharin/support

In this episode we explore the value of positivity by discussing Dr. Barbara Fredrickson's research on the impact of positive emotions. We review her Broaden and Build theory along with discussion of the negativity bias and some tips for increasing your positivity ratio. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carin-n-sharin/support

The background on how we arrived here -- how we each personally made the journey, joined each other and created this podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carin-n-sharin/support