Podcast appearances and mentions of april benson

In this show, nationally known psychologist, Dr. April Lane Benson, Ph.D., author of, I Shop, Therefore I Am: Compulsive Buying and the Search for Self and To Buy or Not to Buy: Why We Overshop and How to Stop, will clarify the addiction suffered by those who compulsively shop. She will discuss the causes, gender differences, and the difference between holiday shopping and shopping as a fix to feelings not being handled. Drawing upon her latest research and interventions, she will offer coping strategies that will help all listeners who are shopping this season. She will also discuss her new “Stopping Overshopping Text Messaging Program” and the individual and group treatments that have proven to address the compulsive need to shop. Don't miss this.

During stressful times like these, the only thing that brings me comfort is #shopping. For anyone who suffers from #addiction, be it #overeating, #gambling, #sex, #socialmedia, #drugs, #alcohol or #overshopping, elevated #stress can cause a major spike in cortisol levels (our brain's built-in alarm system), often triggering self-sabotaging behavior. With #anxiety and #stress levels at an all time high, it's essential to identify those #triggers early so you can put a stop to #destructive behavioral patterns. That's why I had to chat with Carrie Rattle, a former Wall Street executive-turned-financial-therapist and #OverShopping specialist. A 30-year veteran executive of the financial industry and CEO of BehaviorialCents.com, Carrie has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to #finance and #shoppingaddiction. I first connected with Carrie back in 2021 when she was working alongside Dr. April Benson, a nationally known psychologist and author who specialized in the treatment of compulsive buying disorder. I was seeking #therapy for my #compulsiveshopping problem but never had the #courage to do something about it… until now. Listen to this week's #episode to hear more about my journey with @carrierattle's new #stoppingovershopping #groupcoaching #program on serialshopper.com, #applepodcasts and #spotifypodcasts. Enjoy the show!

Carrie Rattle is a 30 year veteran financial executive who is now a Financial Therapist/Coach, helping women break self-limiting money beliefs and build confidence to make the right money decisions in life. She trained with Psychotherapist Olivia Mellan, critically acclaimed author and Oprah guest, as well as Psychologist Dr. April Benson, a specialist in eating and shopping disorders.

In this episode, co-host April Benson is joined by special guest Brenda Countz.  Fifty-Two years of steno excellence and Brenda Countz is still reporting as a freelancer while living her best life to the fullest. 

April Benson shares leadership tidbits about finding the journey to success so that you can live the life you crave.

April Benson April B. Benson (Jones) is a Certified Executive Coach and author of the highly-rated transformational book, The Life You Crave: The Business of You. Based in Washington, D.C., April specializes in Corporate Communications and Crucial Conversations coaching, organizational leadership, and information management. With over twenty years of experience in her field, she channels her professionalism and straightforward honesty into helping high potential women find their voice. April B. Benson's (Jones) coaching style and authored books are a beacon of light for all that experience them. She shares invaluable insight earned from her own journey to success. She helps her clients find and use their voice. In all of her life's work, one theme remains clear: it's never too late to make a positive change in your life. Personal and professional success is attainable with a great deal of hard work and determination, and April B. Benson (Jones) has made it her life's mission to help her clients and readers achieve just that – success. www.thelifeyoucrave.com Sam Dossa My niche' is to develop and enhance individuals & corporate sector emotional intelligence so they can operate to achieve an amazing result. We are aware that the workplace can be very stressful when we have to deal with challenging leadership, giving and receiving feedback, dealing with change, achieving deadlines, and dealing with setback and failures. We can equip ourselves with skills to manage our emotions in such situations to be able to respond confidently. We do not need to be controlled by the circumstances. Learning and application of principles of Emotional Intelligence can enhance your self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy and social skills. Would you be interested in an EI questionnaire which tells you where you stand with EI NOW? Send me an email with a subject IE. Book a 30 minutes discovery call via the link: https://10to8.com/book/ywzurmthybgrvowfyh/ Email: sam@samdossa.com - Phone: 07574046659 Specialist: Psychometric Assessment in Emotional Intelligence - Leadership Coaching - Team Management - mindset coaching - customer services - Business Coaching --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sam-dossa/support

In this episode, April Benson-Scearce joins us to discuss the book Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World by Cal Newport, and the broader topic of digital minimalism. Also mentioned in this episode: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude by Raymond M. Kethledge and Michael S. Erwin Links from the e-mail read in the Magick Mailbag segment: Sedna Woo on YouTube Obscure Clouds blog r/seculartarot on Reddit r/SASSWitches on Reddit Root Lock Radio podcast The Placebo Magick Podcast explores why and how to cast spells, brew potions, commune with spirits, and hack the human brain all while understanding that magick isn't real. Magick is a metaphor, and metaphor is magickal! Subscribe by searching for the Placebo Magick Podcast in your favorite podcast app or using our RSS feed. Send your feedback to farmcodegary[at]protonmail.com. Become a Patron! Support the show on Patreon to gain access to our Patreon-Exclusive Bonus Show! Download this episode (mp3). Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Frost Waltz" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) "The Snow Queen" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) "Arcadia" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Hello again!! We have missed you! Charlotte and I recorded this podcast last year at the beginning of the year and we should probably read this book again. The full title of the book is “To Buy Or Not To Buy. Why We Overshop And How To Stop.” This book will get right to the… Continue reading Part 1 To Buy Or Not To Buy by April Benson

Spark Joy co-hosts and KonMari Consultants, Karin and Kristyn, talk about 17 obvious and hidden costs associated with living with clutter that is slowly stealing your joy. In this episode, we attempt to uncover and put a price tag on the hidden costs associated with delaying your KonMari tidying event. Like many common lifestyle challenges (losing weight, getting out of debt, finding a new job) the longer you wait to get started, the more the issue compounds and slowly steals your joy. So it’s time to get real and talk about the physical and emotional costs associated with keeping clutter around. Now we want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. In this episode, you’ll enjoy: Joy Checks: Karin surprises her mom in Kansas City and Kristyn finds joy on the 606 running trail in Chicago. We breakdown 17 costs associated with clutter: The cost of storing your clutter outside of your home The cost of not using everything that you've purchased The cost of having unutilized space within your home Clutter Cost Formula The cost of buying/renting a bigger home to accommodate things that don't spark joy The cost of the clutter damaging your home over time Calendar clutter: time and energy Refer to Ep 30 | Simply B Organized with Laurie Palau The cost of clutter getting in the way of you finding what you need The cost of clutter getting in the way of things you truly need to do Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Refer to Episode 16 | Stress Free Holiday Joy with Amanda Jefferson The cost of negative thinking or self talk The cost of ignoring your own reality The cost of using shopping to cope Refer to Episode 31 | Shopaholic No More with Dr. April Benson The cost of linking your self worth to a certain type of collection of things or a particular lifestyle The cost of clutter that blocks your ability to execute certain physical activities The cost of clutter that limits your ability to make healthy choices Refer to Episode 3 Face Your Stuff with Dorothy The Organizer The cost of clutter that limits relationships and your quality of life with your friends and family The cost of clutter that prevents you from accessing information critical to uncovering the reality of your finances, preventing you from reaching true wealth/abundance Refer to Episode 6 Declutter Your Path to Wealth with Tess Wicks The cost of clutter that locks you into consumption patterns that lead you to having no choice in the type of job situation or career choice - even if it’s not ideal Refer to the the ChooseFI community The cost of clutter that prevents you from pursuing your life purpose/feeling fulfilled, understanding what true joy means to you Don't worry, we end this episode on a joyful note! We discuss the many ways decluttering can pay you back to counter some of the clutter costs. Gems: "Having a storage locker is like going to visit your past mistakes." "Your space itself is way more valuable than your stuff." "Is this space honoring what's being stored within it?" "Is this space supporting the ideal lifestyle that I desire?" You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

This is the 100th episode of the show and we wanted to look back at some of the more memorable ‘nobody told me’ lessons our guests have shared with us.  We’ve truly been honored to speak with each of our guests and they’ve given us so many wonderful anecdotes and pieces of advice that it’s tough to select highlights.  All of them have been open and honest and the stories they’ve related are ones we can all identify with.  In this episode, you’ll hear from: • Mitch Albom, bestselling author of “Tuesdays with Morrie”, who talks about passing on wisdom to the next generation • Hope Edelman, author of “Motherless Daughters”, who says that grieving the loss of a loved one is a lifelong process, but it doesn’t have to be a lifelong struggle • Dr. Guy Winch, whose TED talk “Why We All Need to Practice Emotional First Aid” is ranked as one of the top five inspiring TED talks of all times, and says that to recover from any emotional blow, you need to manage your recovery proactively • Kidnapping victim Elizabeth Smart who explains why it’s your decisions, not your situation, that define you • Olympic gold medalist gymnast Nastia Liukin who talks about the importance of kindness • One of the world’s leading experts on happiness, Shawn Achor, who learned that success doesn’t equate to happiness • Todd Rose, a high school dropout turned Harvard researcher, who has studied countless people who have excelled by taking the road less traveled • Chris Voss, a former FBI International Hostage Negotiator, who talks about the importance of listening • Dr. Harriet Lerner, author of “Why Won’t You Apologize?”, who explains the importance of a heartfelt apology • Communication expert Carmine Gallo who says that we have more control over our mental state than we think we do, which means that we can choose how to respond to anything •  Chris Guillebeau, New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup, who says that there is always another way, even if you don’t see it at the time • Amy Morin, international bestselling author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, who says that building mental muscle is similar to building physical muscle: you have to work hard to become strong • Drew Dudley, a leadership expert who tells us that the biggest impact on the world had nothing to do with his plans • Astronaut Mike Mullane says that nobody told him he was better than he thought he was • Psychology professor and author of “Popular” Mitch Prinstein who says that the kind of popularity he seeked out so badly in adolescence ultimately wouldn’t matter • Psychologist and compulsive shopping expert Dr. April Benson who explains that you can never get enough of what you don’t really need • Mark Rufenacht, founder and president of Dogs4Diabetics, who says that it’s okay to be different • Legendary radio talk show host Ronn Owens who tells us that every struggle has an end Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gaby talks to a compulsive buyer to understand the real motivations for over-shopping. April Benson, one of the leading psychologists who helps compulsive buyers, introduces us to the emotional and psychological reasons for shopping. And to get a personal look at it, Avis Cardella, author of "Spent: Memoirs of a Shopping Addict," talks about her own experience and motivation for compulsive buying. Finally, because our culture seems so addicted to shopping, Lan Nguyen Chaplin gives us some insight into where that comes from: spoiler alert, we learn it as children. TW: One of the guests in this episode refers to "the two genders."  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesOur Sponsors:* Check out Arena Club: arenaclub.com/badmoney* Check out Chime: chime.com/BADMONEY* Check out Claritin: www.claritin.com* Check out Indeed: indeed.com/BADWITHMONEY* Check out Monarch Money: monarchmoney.com/BADMONEY* Check out NetSuite: NetSuite.com/BADWITHMONEYAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gaby talks to a compulsive buyer to understand the real motivations for over-shopping. April Benson, one of the leading psychologists who helps compulsive buyers, introduces us to the emotional and psychological reasons for shopping. And to get a personal look at it, Avis Cardella, author of "Spent: Memoirs of a Shopping Addict," talks about her own experience and motivation for compulsive buying. Finally, because our culture seems so addicted to shopping, Lan Nguyen Chaplin gives us some insight into where that comes from: spoiler alert, we learn it as children. TW: One of the guests in this episode refers to "the two genders." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spark Joy co-hosts and KonMari Consultants, Karin and Kristyn, talk about 17 obvious and hidden costs associated with living with clutter that is slowly stealing your joy. In this episode, we attempt to uncover and put a price tag on the hidden costs associated with delaying your KonMari tidying event. Like many common lifestyle challenges (losing weight, getting out of debt, finding a new job) the longer you wait to get started, the more the issue compounds and slowly steals your joy. So it’s time to get real and talk about the physical and emotional costs associated with keeping clutter around. Now we want to hear from you! Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. In this episode, you’ll enjoy: Joy Checks: Karin surprises her mom in Kansas City and Kristyn finds joy on the 606 running trail in Chicago. We breakdown 17 costs associated with clutter: The cost of storing your clutter outside of your home The cost of not using everything that you've purchased The cost of having unutilized space within your home Clutter Cost Formula The cost of buying/renting a bigger home to accommodate things that don't spark joy The cost of the clutter damaging your home over time Calendar clutter: time and energy Refer to Ep 30 | Simply B Organized with Laurie Palau The cost of clutter getting in the way of you finding what you need The cost of clutter getting in the way of things you truly need to do Book: Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity Refer to Episode 16 | Stress Free Holiday Joy with Amanda Jefferson The cost of negative thinking or self talk The cost of ignoring your own reality The cost of using shopping to cope Refer to Episode 31 | Shopaholic No More with Dr. April Benson The cost of linking your self worth to a certain type of collection of things or a particular lifestyle The cost of clutter that blocks your ability to execute certain physical activities The cost of clutter that limits your ability to make healthy choices Refer to Episode 3 Face Your Stuff with Dorothy The Organizer The cost of clutter that limits relationships and your quality of life with your friends and family The cost of clutter that prevents you from accessing information critical to uncovering the reality of your finances, preventing you from reaching true wealth/abundance Refer to Episode 6 Declutter Your Path to Wealth with Tess Wicks The cost of clutter that locks you into consumption patterns that lead you to having no choice in the type of job situation or career choice - even if it’s not ideal Refer to the the ChooseFI community The cost of clutter that prevents you from pursuing your life purpose/feeling fulfilled, understanding what true joy means to you Don't worry, we end this episode on a joyful note! We discuss the many ways decluttering can pay you back to counter some of the clutter costs. Gems: "Having a storage locker is like going to visit your past mistakes." "Your space itself is way more valuable than your stuff." "Is this space honoring what's being stored within it?" "Is this space supporting the ideal lifestyle that I desire?" You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy

Katana is thrilled to welcome DR. APRIL BENSON, a nationally known psychologist who specializes in compulsive buying disorder and author of To Buy or Not to Buy: Why We Overshop and How to Stop, to Smart Women Talk Radio Some of the topics April and Katana will discuss include:The definition of compulsive buying, including subtypes.Determining when someone’s buying behavior becomes problematic.Where to find the many resources for help with a compulsive buying problem.

Dr. Benson, a leading expert in compulsive buying disorder, joins us to discuss the connection between clutter, consumption, and addictive shopping behaviors. No matter how intentional you are with your spark joy decision making, excessive shopping can severely compromise your ability to either finish your KonMari tidying event or maintain a tidy home and lifestyle long term. Therefore, it is important to address any compulsive or addictive behaviors that you may have uncovered around shopping and consumerism. Our guest, Dr. Benson, is a nationally known psychologist specializing in the study and treatment of compulsive buying disorder. Author of To Buy or Not to Buy: Why We Overshop and How to Stop, she offers individual, evidence based coaching and a comprehensive website - www.shopaholicnomore.com - filled with information and effective strategies. Now, we want to hear from you. Tell us your burning tidying questions or share stories about how KonMari has impacted your life. Find us at www.sparkjoypodcast.com and click “Ask Spark Joy” to leave a question or comment for a chance to be featured on next week’s show. While you’re there, sign-up to join our Spark Joy podcast community and get notified when each episode airs. You can also join the Spark Joy podcast community on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at the handle @sparkjoypodcast. In this episode, you’ll enjoy: How the closing of her favorite store led Dr. Benson to explore her own shopping behaviors, which led her to transition from working with people with eating disorders to working with people with shopping disorders Why compulsive buying is often referred to as the "smiled-upon addiction" The three cardinal signs someone is suffering from an addiction The common reasons why we overshop The primary and secondary consequences of shopping addiction (emotional, financial, physical, etc.) How to confront a compulsive buying disorder, along with certain questions to ask yourself to determine if you're a shopaholic Six major shopping magnets and tips to deal with these triggers Extended tips on avoiding impulsive online shopping What to do if KonMari tidying triggers compulsive shopping behaviors used to fill an emotional or social void Take the evaluation: Who Needs Help? 3 Ways to Know, Are you an Overshopper? Six questions to ask yourself before you make your next purchase: Why am I here? How do I feel? Do I need this? Can I wait? How will I pay for it? Where will I put it? Take the Values in Action Character Strengths evaluation Gems: "Create a pause between the impulse and the action." "Shopping is a short cut solution to issues related to how someone feels about themselves." "You can never get enough of what you don't really need." What sparks joy for Dr. Benson: A collection of passion flowers in her greenhouse, dog-sitting, and a love of learning Russian and the piano. Parting words of wisdom: Effective help is available. [Compulsive buying disorder] is something you need to be serious about. To connect with Dr. Benson visit www.shopaholicnomore.com. You can find Karin Socci at The Serene Home You can find Kristyn Ivey at For the Love of Tidy Special Guest: Dr. April Benson.

Over 18 million Americans are shopaholics. They suffer from a disorder that makes them buy things compulsively. This can cause all kinds of problems in their lives, but there is help for shopaholics and joining us on the line right now is someone who knows all about that. She is Dr. April Lane Benson, a nationally known psychologist who specializes in the treatment of compulsive buying disorder. Dr. Benson is the author of “To Buy or Not to Buy: Why We Overshop and How to Stop” along with “I Shop Therefore I Am: Compulsive Buying and the Search for Self”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does Compulsive Shopping have to do with a trip to Africa to help teens prevent HIV? Quite a bit, as you'll hear. In this show, Dr. Benson, nationally known expert in the study and treatment of compulsive buying disorder, first helps us recognize and address the compulsive shopping patterns that persist long after holiday shopping is finished. She describes the rationalizations to buy, the warning signs, as well as strategies and treatment programs for change. Dr. Benson then invites us into her experience while working as a counselor at Camp Sizanani in the countryside around Johannesburg, South Africa. Camp Sizanani provides a hundred and thirty teens a week-long camp experience that teaches them critical life skills like information about the changes of puberty and HIV/AIDS prevention with traditional camp activities. In the final segment of the show, April Benson shares not only the reactions of the teens but the personal meaning it offered to her, as well as the shopping challenges she experienced while in Africa.

$mart Women takes its mission to help women get smart with their money seriously. With this goal in mind, we are thrilled to welcome April Benson, Ph.D., to today’s episode. Dr. Benson specializes in helping both women and men overcome overshopping, and is the author of To Buy or Not to Buy: Why We Overshop and How to Stop. Together with host Michelle McKinnon, the two dig to the bottom of the definition of “shopaholic.” April also shares the 6 questions she has her clients ask themselves before making any purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this show, nationally known psychologist, Dr. April Lane Benson, Ph.D., author of, I Shop, Therefore I Am: Compulsive Buying and the Search for Self and To Buy or Not to Buy: Why We Overshop and How to Stop will clarify the addiction suffered by those who compulsively shop. She will discuss the causes, gender differences, and the difference between holiday shopping and shopping as a fix to feelings not being handled. Drawing upon her latest research and interventions, she will offer coping strategies that will help all listeners who are shopping this season. She will also discuss her new “Stopping Overshopping Text Messaging Program” and the individual and group treatments that have proven to address the compulsive need to shop. Don't miss this.

In this show, nationally known psychologist, Dr. April Lane Benson, Ph.D., author of, I Shop, Therefore I Am: Compulsive Buying and the Search for Self and To Buy or Not to Buy: Why We Overshop and How to Stop will clarify the addiction suffered by those who compulsively shop. She will discuss the causes, gender differences, and the difference between holiday shopping and shopping as a fix to feelings not being handled. Drawing upon her latest research and interventions, she will offer coping strategies that will help all listeners who are shopping this season. She will also discuss her new “Stopping Overshopping Text Messaging Program” and the individual and group treatments that have proven to address the compulsive need to shop. Don't miss this.