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Just how powerful are negative thoughts or words you launch at your partner? Do they really damage your relationship when they know perfectly well that you love them? In a word, yes! In this podcast, you'll discover how to deal with those negative thoughts/words not by becoming an insincere Pollyanna, but with a way to work with them to make your relationship better and better. Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.

Sure, office gossip is fun. Who doesn't relish the latest dirt on you-know-who? But what if that “fun” interferes with your getting ahead? Hmm. In this podcast, find out why gossip is counter-productive to your success and how to handle it without turning into an anti-gossip snob. Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.

Why is it the voice in your head criticizes you non-stop? What if you instead talked yourself up, not down? Would anything change? Yes, indeed! In this podcast, you'll be introduced to some easy techniques that can power you into the land of “up” not “down” to greater happiness and success! Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.

No, your world won't come to a complete stop if you get your face out of your devices from time to time. On the contrary, in this podcast, explore how using your eyes as well as your ears to communicate with people puts you ahead of the game, whether that's at work, at home, or even at the gym! Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.

Why is celebrating your Anniversary – or any other special occasion with your partner – seem to cost so much? Do you really have to spend a fortune to prove to your beloved, that yes indeed, you do love them? In this podcast, discover a way to celebrate your love without spending your last dime--and making them oh-so-happy in the process . . . Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.

Do you ever feel like absolutely nothing is going your way? And like there's nothing you can do about it but somehow endure this misery? In this podcast, find out how you can take charge of your life's experiences and get to the happiness and success you deserve! Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.

Too many decisions to make about too many things every moment of every day. Yikes! Welcome to the ever-increasing number of choices offered to us daily from big decisions like house/car buying to which laundry detergent will really clean your clothes.  In this podcast, you'll discover a 3 step technique to help you deal with our exponentially expanding universe of choices, without going nuts or giving in to “whatever.” Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.

As Valentine's Day rapidly approaches, how about checking in with yourself as to your lovability? Yes, you know you're a great person, terrific, but are you loveable? Great question! In this podcast, you'll explore how to find out where you're at in terms of your lovability – beyond your pretty/handsome face and winsome personality – to genuinely answer the question: Would you marry you? Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.

When did your relationship togetherness become a drag rather than a joy? What happened to the fun-loving happy-together couple that you once were? Wouldn't it be nice to have that feeling of “happy together” once again? Well, in this podcast, you'll find out just how to re-discover the closeness, the joy in your relationship. Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.

Does the seeming impossibility of reaching your New Year fitness goals have you beyond frustrated? How can you pay attention to something as seemingly selfish as personal well-being when there's so much else to take care of: family, work, etc.? In this podcast discover how to easily get to that energized self you want to be and truly deserve! Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.  

Why is it you can be kind, compassionate, patient, forgiving with everyone as you go about your work day, yet when it comes to dealing with your family, wham! All that flies out the window, and instead of being your best self, you are your worst self. On the offense, nowhere near kind or forgiving. Find out, in this podcast, how to stay in your best self even (especially) with your nears-and-dears, so that you can have the satisfying relationships you so deserve. Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.

Really? Is that all it takes? Being on time? Heck, yes! Why? How? Well, that's what you will explore in this podcast: the hows, wheres and whys of the serious career and job advantages of simply – being on time. Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.

Why can't your partner seem to get with the agreements you made about the budget or other things? You're right, you know you're right, you keep your side of agreements, but here's the thing. Your partner's all upset with you! Perfect, wonderful you. This means you may have won that battle, but you're on the way to losing your love. Discover in this podcast how to resolve your relationship issues in a way that handles what needs to be handled without sacrificing your love in the process. Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.

Are you ever frustrated over how little things irritate you, that you just can't seem to get over? You do great with major crises, but dealing with your mother-in-law or snarky co-worker is beyond you. In this podcast, find out what's truly in the way of letting go of life's annoyances, so you don't get dragged into misery on a daily basis! Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.

Yes, it is totally annoying when your new love does something that reminds you horrifically of your ex. The one you never want to think about ever ever again. But you don't want to leave your new love, so what to do? In this podcast, you'll be introduced to an easy technique that will let your new love flourish in the way you so want and deserve!  Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.  

You may think that mood and attitude are one and the same. Not so. Mood is condition-based, but attitude is chosen. This means that you can lift yourself out of a nasty mood, once you know how to do it. In this podcast, you'll explore some ways to deal with your mood so you can lift out of grumpiness or frustration into an attitude that assuredly will lead to greater happiness quickly! Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.

How you think about something makes all the difference as to how you deal with it. When you realize that crisis is actually made up of both, danger and opportunity, as summarized by the Chinese character “wei chi,” you can handle the crises that inevitably crop up in every life more effectively. That is exactly what you can discover in this podcast. You'll not only think about a crisis differently but discover a way so it doesn't just beat you down. Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.

What if there was a way to achieve more success at work? Whether your work is as an employee or as your own boss? Without sacrificing your every waking moment to “the job”? In this podcast, find out how to supercharge your work by looking at what is your value to your work now and how you can harness that value for your increased success. Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.  

You might think you're more powerful if you can simply take what you want, but in truth, that's the road to long-term unhappiness. People resent being taken from, yet they will offer that same exact thing you want, freely, when you practice the fine art of receiving. Which is what this podcast is for: to help you discover two easy ways to receive what you want so you don't have to pry it from unwilling hands. Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.

How do you know who to trust? With your true inner self, with your hopes and dreams. Those things that are precious to you, that you don't want someone stomping all over. In this podcast, you'll explore two easy techniques to develop trust so you can have the rich and rewarding relationships you deserve!   Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.

How powerful are the words we use, the things you say, or others say to you? Are your words helpful or hurtful?  Do what others say to you make you feel self-confident or fill you with doubt? What if in this podcast, you discovered not only are your words powerful, but that there's a way to make sure you are being supportive rather than unnecessarily critical? Indeed! Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.  

What if there was a way to make change happen more easily in your life? What if you could, just by altering what you use as your reference points for the change you want, get things to happen more successfully for you? In this podcast, find out how to make change something you actually can look forward to, and how you can harness it to be happier in your life! Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.  

Ever wished life were simpler? That whatever you wanted in the realm of improved or better relationships could just happen with a snap of your fingers, as if by magic? Sigh. Unfortunately, wishing doesn't make it so, but in this podcast, you'll be introduced to an approach that, when properly implemented, can indeed feel “like magic.” Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.

In our perpetual pursuit of “do it, have it, get it now,” we often forget to look at the long- term consequences of our instant decisions.  In this podcast, you'll explore how to make choices so you get what you want, but in a way that doesn't ruin your life.  Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.  

Why, when you just want to chill but your partner is demanding, do you just cave into them, shelving your needs, and ending up resentful? In this podcast, discover a way to satisfy your partner's needs without sacrificing your own. Wouldn't that be nice! Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.

Ever notice how when you've made a mistake or failed at something, your immediate reaction is to see yourself as dumb, stupid or a complete loser? In this podcast, find out how you can quit hurting yourself with self-blame and deal constructively with the mistakes and failures we all fall into!  Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.

What do you do when your life is OK, but you'd really love to have some piece of it be “WOW”? Like climbing a mountain or recording a song or contributing to world peace. But you figure there's no way you could do any of that, you'd fail at such lofty dreams, so you go back to your OK life, which is, well, OK. How depressing! In this podcast, you'll be introduced to a simple shift of perspective that can transform your fear of failure into an unexpected path to those lofty dreams of yours. Indeed! https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp

You're ready to stand up for yourself, hurrah! But you can't figure out quite how to do so effectively: you're either too shy or too bold in your approach. It's not working. No worries! In this podcast, you'll explore an easy three-step process that can lead to you being heard in a constructive, problem-solving way, which will facilitate your getting what you want. Yes! https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp  

The words you hear from loved ones, friends, bosses and co-workers are powerful, you rely on them. But here's the thing: are they trustworthy? How do you know if their words are to be believed or not? In this podcast, you can discover how to sort out the words you can trust, and those you'd best ignore – without becoming paranoid in the process! https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp

How do you go from knowing what you don't want in your life to knowing what you do want? You've been so conditioned by other people's definitions of what you should want, you're stuck in the land of ‘nowhere.' But what if there were an easy way to get yourself going where you want? In this podcast, find out how to get out of ‘nowhere,' to the wonderful land of ‘somewhere' and live the life of your desires! https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp  

Do you ever feel like you're not in charge of your emotions, that panic is swirling within you, ready to engulf you in a tsunami of dreadful feelings? In this podcast, find out how to differentiate between facts and feelings, such that you can take charge of your emotions and take back your life the way you want it to be! https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp

You give, you give, you give – while others take and take and take. How do you break this vicious cycle without becoming a selfish egomaniacal uncaring individual? In this podcast, you'll explore how to take charge of your giving, whether that's of love, of your talents or your time – so that you don't end up a taker or being taken advantage of – without turning into a narcissist. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp

Patience may be a virtue, but you have yet to find anything virtuous about what seems to you to just be a monumental waste of time. Be patient for what? Why? With whom? In this podcast, you'll discover what patience really is, and how it can work for you in your life – without feeling like you're wasting even a second of your precious time. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp  

Ever wished life were simpler, less complicated? What happened to the ‘good old days' when things were easy and you were just bopping along, happy? In this podcast, you'll be introduced to a couple of easy techniques so that whatever is going on, you can find a path to the safety and security that will allow you to enjoy a happier and more successful life. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp  

There's a far worse Grinch than the Grinch that stole Christmas, and unfortunately that Grinch, the Negativity Grinch, lives in our own minds much of the time. Yet negativity, in and of itself, doesn't have to be a Grinch.  In this podcast you'll discover how to use negativity in its right and proper way, so that the Negativity Grinch doesn't take over and suck the very joy out of your life. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp  

You don't want to be seen as needy or clingy, or – even worse – desperate, yet you want to be loved, appreciated, valued! And yet, you have every right to want what you want to feel good, to be happy. In this podcast you'll explore in specifics how to turn ‘needy' into ‘deserving' – and with that, be able to get that love you so richly deserve. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp

Too often we don't stop to consider what we want our lives to look like, much less how to get there. We just go along, hoping to somehow stumble into that perfect job or lover or whatever else it is we desire.  What you'll learn in this podcast is a surprisingly easy way to respect yourself enough to go for a life that truly brings you joy. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp

Do you confuse being modest with failing to acknowledge your own qualities? Too often, we confuse owning our qualities with arrogance, or entitlement, and certainly we don't want to be indulging in that! In this podcast, you'll discover how recognizing your qualities is in fact what gives you the tools to better navigate the challenges of life. Your super-powers! Never to be ignored or denied, just used appropriately, to enhance your life. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp  

It's so easy to have negative knee-jerk reactions to events in our day, which more often than not lead to a generally angry/irritated disposition for the whole day. Who needs that?  In this podcast, with hardly any effort at all, you'll discover how to make mindful choices rather than oblivious reactions. With that, you can enjoy a pleasing rest of your day instead of an irritated, angry one. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp

Too often we go about our days by rote, never really looking at the why, as in “what's it all about and why am I doing this anyway?” which too often lead to a profound sense of uselessness, of meaninglessness.  In this podcast you'll explore in specifics how you might be able to find the value and meaning in your everyday activities, which in turn can lead to much more personal life-satisfaction. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp

It's amazing just how much time and effort we can put into what someone else is thinking about or why they're doing what they're doing. Usually coming up with lots of negative conclusions that do absolutely nothing for our self-esteem.  What you'll learn in this podcast is a surprisingly simple way to bypass that kind of questioning altogether, and instead use a much more self-affirming and pleasing approach. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp

Isn't reacting just part of life? How can you possibly choose something as automatic as your reaction to things? You can't. But what you can choose is how you respond to whatever it is. In this podcast, you'll discover how your response is what allows you to operate from choice, your very valuable and personal choice, and can make all the difference in how your life goes. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp

Do you find yourself apologizing for other people's misfortunes or unhappiness? Saying “I'm sorry” because they are suffering however, even when – and most often when – you had nothing to do with their particular unhappiness? In this podcast, you'll discover what's behind your “I'm Sorry” syndrome, and how to release it so you only say “I'm sorry” when you legitimately have something to be sorry for! https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp

We are blessed with both a head and a heart. You'd think that would be enough to get us successfully through this adventure called ‘life.' And yet, too often, we use one to the exclusion of the other, or use them upside down and backwards, as it were. In this podcast you'll explore in specifics just how you might be able to use your head and heart together, harmoniously, to further your happiness and success! https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp

Ever wonder why no matter how much you browbeat yourself for doing something wrong or never getting ‘it,' you just can't seem to do better? Are you that incompetent? Heck, no! But It's often how you approach something that keeps you stuck. In this podcast, you'll learn a surprisingly simple approach that can make that vital difference between never getting ‘it' (whatever ‘it' is) and getting ‘it.' https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp

Why should ‘intent' matter anyway? Isn't the point that you do what you're supposed to do, what's ‘right' and that's that? No, In this podcast, you'll discover how ‘intent' matters to what you do. How without meaningful intent, what you do is often just a shallow display of “I'm better than you are” instead of something that brings you – as well as others – genuine satisfaction. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp

Addiction isn't just something that afflicts other people and involves heavy drugs. Most of us have some form of addiction, even if it's to seemingly benign activities – like working out obsessively or overworking that credit card or the remote. Those too often activities get in the way of our having the full and rewarding life we deserve. In this podcast you'll discover how to engage the healthy, functioning parts of yourself to help you heal whatever addiction, major or minor, gets in your way, even if only occasionally. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp

Wouldn't it be nice if your child/teenager did just what you needed them to do, right when you wanted them to? YES! Unfortunately, that's rarely the case, and most often you find yourselves butting heads or in a screaming match. Sigh. . . However, there is a very different approach that will get your child/teenager on board with what you want and need. In this podcast you'll explore in specifics just how you might be able to accomplish that. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp  

How do we manage to stay so very connected with everyone on the planet via all our devices, yet somehow disconnect from what our own bodies are trying to tell us? We tend to ignore our bodies' messages until they get so big, we can't do anything else than succumb to illness or some other health issue. In this podcast, you'll learn the incredible value of the mind-body system, and how to listen to your body so you can have the best life possible. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp

What is ‘character' anyway? And what does ‘character' have to do with you? ‘Character' matters, it's what tells you if someone is trustworthy or not, and trustworthiness is fundamental to good relationships of all kinds. In this podcast, you'll discover what ‘character'- or lack of it - looks like, and how to determine if someone is likely to be trustworthy or not. https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp

There are people who genuinely like you, are well-meaning and truthful about their attraction to you. Then there are people who only like you for what you can give them in the moment, and are quick to dump you after they've gotten whatever it is they want. Yet they are often so wonderful to you that you succumb to their charm, oblivious to the unfortunate consequences that will probably ensue. In this podcast, you'll discover what separates the genuine people from those just in it for whatever, saving your heart and possibly your bank account in the process! https://www.youtube.com/@Dr.NoelleNelsonUp