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How often are you outside without really being with the place you're moving through?In this Mindfulness in Action, I'm taking last week's conversation about nature connectedness out of the theoretical space and into your body. You can do this practice while walking, running, riding, sitting outside, or even moving through your everyday life.We'll use our senses to notice the ground, air, smells, sounds, and beauty around us. Then we'll move into awe, compassion, and meaning. You'll notice what changes when we stop thinking of nature as something we use for a workout or an experience, and remember that we are part of the ecosystem too.I'll also invite you to find something old, like a tree, rock, mountain, or landscape, and let its scale give you perspective on whatever you're carrying today.You don't have to stop training hard or pursuing big goals, but I'll encourage you to learn how to do those things while staying connected to the world you're moving through.Key TakeawaysNature connectedness is a relationship: We can shift from simply using the outdoors to noticing how we belong within it.Your senses are a doorway to presence: Touch, smell, sound, sight, and the feeling of air can bring us back into the moment.Awe changes perspective: Feeling small beside something ancient or vast can create space around our everyday worries.Compassion can extend beyond people: Paying attention to another living thing can remind us that we're part of a larger community.The more you notice, the more you begin to notice: Connection grows through small, repeated moments of attention.LINKS- Nature Connectedness & Well-Being with Molly Peterson & Dr. Holli-Anne Passmore- Mindfulness in Action: Grounding in Nature- Movement, Nature, and Connection for Optimal Well-Being with John Ratey--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

Homelessness is rising across Western New York, and many people are entering the homeless response system for the first time.In this episode of The Public Good, host Dejia James of Partnership for the Public Good (PPG) and Cornell High Road Fellow Sammi Wu are joined by Daniella Gallego and Haley Diagostino of the Homeless Alliance of Western New York.They discuss what's driving the increase in homelessness, why older adults are one of the fastest-growing groups experiencing homelessness, and how rising housing costs, eviction, loss of income, and limited affordable housing are affecting people across the region.They also break down how Western New York's homeless response system works, what changing federal funding could mean for local programs, and how community members can support advocacy and outreach.In this episode:Why homelessness is increasing in Western New YorkThe rise in older adult homelessnessWhat the Point-in-Time Count tells usHow federal funding supports local housing programsWhat residents can do to help

The Whole Community Alliance for Disability Equity is a specialized alliance of advocates, businesses, and governmental groups focused on emergency management planning for individuals with disabilities. Their core purpose is to close the gap in state and local emergency management that often leaves out or disregards members of the disability community during crisis and disaster planning. They work to bring all relevant stakeholders to the table to ensure emergency preparedness, response, and recovery strategies are inclusive and properly serve the disability population. Today I speak with Executive Director Mark Jenkins.For more information, please visit https://thewholecommunity.net/Also, make sure to check out and register at https://www.desc.dos.nh.gov/resources/new-hampshire-911-caresFor more on the Dose of Good Podcast, visithttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552349588905https://www.instagram.com/dose_of_good_podcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@doseofgoodpodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@DoseOfGoodPodcastYou can also email doseofgoodpodcast@gmail.com

A lot of us spend time outside. We run, ride, hike, train, explore, and use nature as a place to play or pursue our goals. But does spending time in nature actually mean we're connected to it?This episode was inspired by something I heard during a recent breathwork session: many of us use nature without being in relationship with nature. That idea made me think about my own life as an athlete, and all the years I spent outside focused on intervals, performance, Strava times, and self-improvement without always noticing the world I was moving through.In this solo episode, I explore the research around nature connectedness and the difference between simply being outside and actually feeling like you're part of the natural world.I talk about:- Awe- The “small self”- Meaning- Curiosity- Sensory awareness- Simple ways we can become more present outside without giving up our workouts or performance goalsI'm not encouraging us to slow down all the time. I'm talking about occasionally looking up, paying attention, and remembering that nature can be more than the backdrop for what we're trying to accomplish.What might change if we stopped only using nature, and started building a relationship with it? LINKS- Nature Connectedness & Well-Being with Molly Peterson & Dr. Holli-Anne Passmore- Mindfulness in Action: Grounding in Nature- Movement, Nature, and Connection for Optimal Well-Being with John Ratey--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

What if quitting was courageous? In this episode, I sit down with Lindsay Crouse, a former New York Times journalist and producer who spent 15 years at the Times, where she worked in Opinion and helped commission hundreds of short documentaries for Op-Docs. As an endurance athlete herself, Lindsay also became known for telling powerful stories about female athletes, pregnancy, sponsorship, and the hidden challenges women face in sport. Now, Lindsay has written a book about quitting.We talk about why our culture celebrates pushing through at all costs, how perseverance can become a trap, and why quitting can sometimes be the wiser, braver, more values-aligned choice. Lindsay shares what led her to leave the Times, how motherhood changed her relationship with work and running, and why so many women in midlife start asking whether the lives they built in their twenties still fit who they are now.I also share a story I haven't really talked about before: the moment I decided to quit chasing sponsorships after pregnancy, even though I was still winning races. I had overcome so much, but the cycle of overdelivering, being unseen, and trying to prove my worth had become damaging to my mental health. Someone called it “positive quitting,” and that phrase has stayed with me.This episode is for anyone who has been taught to never give up, but is starting to wonder whether continuing is actually helping or hurting. It's about identity, motherhood, sport, learned helplessness, hope, sunk costs, fear, and the freedom that can come when we stop forcing ourselves to stay on a path we've outgrown.Top 5 TakeawaysQuitting is not always failure: Sometimes quitting is the choice that allows us to preserve our energy, integrity, health, and future possibility.Perseverance can become passive: Continuing is also a choice, even when it feels like the default.Identity can keep us stuck: When we are known for something, it can feel terrifying to let it go, even if it no longer fits.Women often feel pressure to “hold up the sky”: In sport, work, motherhood, and life, quitting can feel like confirming someone else's bias instead of honoring our own truth.Hope can be complicated: Optimism and hard work can keep us locked into paths where we no longer have real control or momentum.LINKSLearn more about Lindsay CrouseFollow Lindsay on InstagramRead The Case for Quitting: The Surprising Benefits of Opting OutListen to What It Really Means to MatterListen to Hope Is the Strategy: Burnout, Mattering, and Meaningful Work with Jen Fisher  --------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

Today's episode features the SEE Science Center. Their mission is to engage the community in the joyful, active exploration of Science and Innovation. They have so much to offer, from exploring the museum to birthday parties, inclusion initiatives, and even park cleanups around the city.  I hope you enjoy today's episode and learning more about them. I was fortunate to speak to Shana Hawrylchak, the Executive Director.For more information or to get involved, please visit https://see-sciencecenter.org/You can also find them at https://www.facebook.com/SEEScienceCenter and https://www.instagram.com/see_sciencecenter/For more on the Dose of Good Podcast, visithttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552349588905https://www.instagram.com/dose_of_good_podcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@doseofgoodpodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@DoseOfGoodPodcastYou can also email doseofgoodpodcast@gmail.com

Sylvan opens an August 20 intro to a special John Hiatt birthday episode, sharing news that the November Nashville Concert for Cumberland Heights will be a John Hiatt tribute and inviting listeners to join via perfectlygoodpodcast@gmail.com. A clip follows with Kyle Williams explaining how Cumberland Heights' scholarship funds, music therapy, and a pro music professionals program support people in recovery, especially in Nashville's music community, and describing the long-running Ryman benefit concert founded with Hiatt and others. The episode then revisits Rolling Stone writer David Wild discussing his 1989 “Clean and Sober” Hiatt profile, his note-taking and reporting process, Hiatt's sobriety and impact, favorite songs like “Missing Pieces,” and why Bring the Family deserved Grammy recognition for its influence on Americana, while also reflecting on media archives and Hiatt's possible reaction to the article's AA reference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sylvan opens an August 20 intro to a special John Hiatt birthday episode, sharing news that the November Nashville Concert for Cumberland Heights will be a John Hiatt tribute and inviting listeners to join via perfectlygoodpodcast@gmail.com. A clip follows with Kyle Williams explaining how Cumberland Heights' scholarship funds, music therapy, and a pro music professionals program support people in recovery, especially in Nashville's music community, and describing the long-running Ryman benefit concert founded with Hiatt and others. The episode then revisits Rolling Stone writer David Wild discussing his 1989 “Clean and Sober” Hiatt profile, his note-taking and reporting process, Hiatt's sobriety and impact, favorite songs like “Missing Pieces,” and why Bring the Family deserved Grammy recognition for its influence on Americana, while also reflecting on media archives and Hiatt's possible reaction to the article's AA reference. 00:00 Birthday Intro And News 01:48 Cumberland Heights Concert 03:49 Treatment And Music Therapy 05:20 Rolling Stone Clean And Sober 06:51 Meet Guest David Wild 09:25 Writing Process And Hiatt Era 12:54 Favorite Deep Cut Songs 17:11 Grammy Time Machine Debate 22:57 Finding The Lost Article 26:48 Hiatt Reaction And Family 29:18 David Wild Kids And Music 31:38 Kids Discovering Classics 32:23 Reporting the Hiatt Profile 33:46 Dublin Trip Memories 34:52 From Rolling Stone to TV 36:39 Donny Osmond Connections 39:09 How He Finds New Music 40:17 Sinatra Favorites and Liner Notes 41:34 Joining the Song Podcast 43:47 Hiatt Songs and Daddy Issues 47:23 Early Records and Getting Sober 50:24 Wrapping Up and Next Steps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The good podcasts are officially back.What a way to kick off proceedings, with the first Group 1 of the Victorian racing season, the Memsie Stakes. We dissect the Caulfield meeting in full, plus San Domenico Stakes Day at Rosehill Gardens and all the action across the border at Morphettville, in this week's SULTS' SPECS.Also on this week's episode:The Sultan's SupperPack Ya Nags2 UNITSOutro: Scribe - Not ManyOur South Australian set is powered by Dare to Dream, a racehorse ownership initiative giving you the chance to own a share in a racehorse with reputable trainers at an affordable price.Head to daretodream.com.au for more information.Imagine what you could be buying instead. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.

Today's episode features The Village Play Cafe and The Village Play Foundation. The Village Play Cafe is so much more than a play space for children. The Village Play Foundation is committed to ensuring inclusive sensory play for all children, including those on the autism spectrum. Through various programs, they create a supportive space where every child truly belongs, every family finds the resources they need, and community sustainability is their foundation. They also offer the Village Trading Post, a sustainability initiative that redistributes clothing, toys, and essential children's items at no cost to families in need. I hope you enjoy this episode and learning more about all the ways The Village Play Cafe and Foundation is giving back to the community. I speak to the owner, Kristie Ranahan. For more information, please visit https://www.villageplaycafenh.com/You can also find them at https://www.facebook.com/VillagePlayCafeNH or https://www.instagram.com/villageplaycafenh/?hl=enFor more on the Dose of Good Podcast, visithttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552349588905https://www.instagram.com/dose_of_good_podcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@doseofgoodpodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@DoseOfGoodPodcastYou can also email doseofgoodpodcast@gmail.com

Sure, having three offices is a blessing, but I also struggle to get them all organized and decorated. In this episode, my sister Anne and I dive into the puzzle of workspace setups and talk through the ways we fail—and occasionally succeed—at organizing our lives. Plus, Anne shares a few podcast recommendations, and we make a big decision about the future direction of the show (starting with Ted Lasso S4E3).

A couple of days ago, I finished my first ultra trail running race: the Squamish 50K. This episode is a reflection on what it took to get there, what actually happened out on the course, and what I'm still processing afterward. This wasn't a fairy-tale race story. I came into it after broken ribs, sickness, a short training window, and a lot of uncertainty about whether my body would hold up.I kept coming back to one idea: race to the level of my durability, not the level of my fitness. That was humbling. I had to go against old instincts from 20 years of mountain bike racing, let people pass me, manage pain, and accept that who I am today is not always the same as who I've been in the past. But I finished, my kids ran across the line with me, and I learned a lot about patience, limits, identity, and what it means to show up honestly.This episode is for anyone who has had to meet themselves where they are, not where they wish they were.Key Takeaways- Race to the level of your durability, not just your fitness- Who you are today matters more than who you've been- Finishing can be meaningful without being glamorous- Pain and suffering don't need to be glorified- Identity is allowed to shift--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

This week, I'm bringing back a conversation from the archives with Ethan Kross, one of the world's leading experts on the conscious mind and the author of Chatter and Shift.I wanted to replay this episode because it connects so strongly with what I've been exploring lately on Grow the Good: impatience, rushing, emotional regulation, mindfulness, and the way our inner voice can either help us move through challenges or keep us stuck in loops of overthinking.Ethan's work looks at the conversations we have with ourselves and how those conversations shape our health, performance, decisions, relationships, and well-being. In this episode, we talk about negative self-talk, chatter, emotion, mindfulness, problem-solving, and why creating psychological distance can help us work with our thoughts more effectively.One of the tools Ethan shares is called distant self-talk: coaching yourself through a challenge the way you would coach a friend, even using your own name or the word “you” to create a little more space. That shift can help us move from being consumed by our thoughts to relating to them with more perspective.This conversation is a great reminder that our thoughts are not always facts, and our inner voice does not have to be in charge. We can learn to work with it, redirect it, and use it as a tool for more clarity, resilience, and self-compassion.KEY TAKEAWAYS:The difference between self-control and willpowerWhat emotions are and how they shape our behaviorProblem-solving versus overthinkingNegative self-talk versus chatterWhen mindfulness helps, and when reframing may be more usefulHow distant self-talk can shift perspectiveWhy sleep and chatter are so closely connectedLINKS:- Original conversation with Ethan Kross- Learn more about Ethan's work- Read Ethan's books "Chatter" and newly released, "Shift"- Listen to Self-Talk for Performance: Mental Skills for Athletes--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

Mold. No heat. Crumbling infrastructure. Residents of Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority properties have been living in these conditions for decades — and the people in charge have largely looked the other way.In this episode of The Public Good, host Dejia James of Partnership for the Public Good (PPG) is joined by community activist Nate Boyd and organizer John Washington, co-founder of the National Tenant Union Federation, for a candid and powerful conversation on the ongoing crisis inside BMHA public housing. They trace the roots of public housing segregation and redlining, document the harrowing conditions residents face today, and detail their months-long fight to hold the BMHA executive director and Buffalo's Common Council accountable — with more action on the way.

What does it actually mean to keep growing as an adult? In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Travis Macy for a conversation that is less of an interview and more of a real, honest exploration of adulthood, grief, parenting, identity, intimacy, and mattering.Travis and I have had many podcast conversations over the years. I've been on his podcast, he's been on mine, and we became good friends through this work. In a lot of ways, we've lived these almost parallel lives as professional athletes, parents, podcasters, keynote speakers, authors, and people trying to figure out who we are beyond performance.In this conversation, Travis shares about his father's eight-year journey with Alzheimer's and his recent passing, and how that experience became a major developmental milestone in his own life. We talk about grief, appreciation, gratitude, and the strange way hard things can deepen us when we are willing to stay present with them.We also explore adult development: how our beliefs, identities, relationships, and sense of self change over time. We talk about moving from approval-seeking to mattering, from performance-based identity to something more flexible, and from people-pleasing to more honest communication and deeper intimacy.This episode is for anyone navigating transition, grief, parenting, identity shifts, or the question: who am I becoming now?Top 5 TakeawaysAdult growth is not just personal development: It changes how we understand ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us.Grief can become a developmental milestone: Travis shares how his father's Alzheimer's journey and passing reshaped his sense of adulthood, gratitude, and appreciation.Identity has to become more flexible: Many of us are learning who we are beyond performance, achievement, sponsorships, or old versions of success.Mattering is different from approval: Feeling valued and knowing we add value can move us beyond people-pleasing and the need to prove ourselves.Relationships help us grow: Parenting, partnership, friendship, community, and emotional honesty can all become places where adult development happens.LINKSLearn about Travis's workFollow Travis on Instagram A Mile at a Time with Endurance Athletes Travis and Mark “Mace” MacyThe Ultra Mindset with Endurance Athlete and Coach Travis MacyPerformance, Imperfect Preparation, and Flexibility with Travis Macy (Live Podcast)--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

Unchartered Tutoring is teaching kids science using art. They mainly teach in title 1 schools across New Hampshire. I had a lot of fun on today's episode getting to play with slime, look at fossils, and so much more. I learned a lot, and I hope you will too. Let's learn more from the founder, Amber Nicole Cannan, as she explains it much better than I can.If you want to check out more on your own or find ways to help, please visit https://unchartered.org/https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/be-a-science-hero-fight-education-science-art-and-support-cuts-by-donating-todayhttps://www.facebook.com/UncharteredTutoringhttps://www.instagram.com/uncharteredtutoring/For more on the Dose of Good Podcast, visithttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552349588905https://www.instagram.com/dose_of_good_podcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@doseofgoodpodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@DoseOfGoodPodcastYou can also email doseofgoodpodcast@gmail.com

The New Hampshire Food Bank is the only food bank in the state. Operating as a program of Catholic Charities New Hampshire, it distributes millions of pounds of food annually to more than 400 partner agencies—including food pantries, soup kitchens, and homeless shelters—across all 10 New Hampshire counties. That is only the beginning of what they are doing to help NH communities. I hope you check out this episode to learn more about the important work they are doing as well as the growing need across the state. I speak to their Executive Director, Elsy Cipriani.For more information, please visit https://nhfoodbank.org/ orhttps://www.facebook.com/nhfoodbankFor more on the Dose of Good Podcast, visithttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552349588905https://www.instagram.com/dose_of_good_podcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@doseofgoodpodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@DoseOfGoodPodcastYou can also email doseofgoodpodcast@gmail.com

In this Mindfulness in Action episode, we're practicing patience in real time.If you listened to last week's solo episode, I talked about impatience, rushing, and how so many of us move through life like our self-worth depends on our productivity. This practice is about noticing that urgency in the body and gently turning the dial down.You don't have to cancel everything or suddenly become a completely calm person. This is about slowing down just 2%, enough for your nervous system to notice that you are no longer rushing. You are just moving.I guide you through a simple walking meditation to notice your default pace, where urgency shows up in your body, and what changes when you soften, breathe, and move a little more slowly.This is a practice for anyone who feels like they're living in fast-forward mode and wants to come back to the present moment.--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

Hosts Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth are joined by John Hiatt Fan Page admin Jamey Rogers for his 3rd appearance on the podcast. Together, we discuss "Only the Song Survives" from John Hiatt's 2001 Crossing Muddy Waters. But, wait, is this the verse you said that you lost? Stay till the end for a special bonus from the era of radio. Special thank you to Juergen, host of the ⁠Perfectly Good Cigar German John Hiatt fanpage⁠ for making us aware that there was a draft of this song neither of us had heard before. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this solo episode, I'm talking about patience, and really, about rushing.Rather than focus on time management conversation, I'm taking a look at what happens in our bodies and nervous systems when we move through life with constant urgency, and how impatience can show us where we feel out of control, overstimulated, or overly attached to productivity.I share what I've been noticing in my own life, from parenting and waiting in lines to endurance racing, phones, AI, and the scratchy feeling of wanting things to happen faster than they can.The good news is that patience is trainable. It's a skill that helps us stay present with discomfort, delay, uncertainty, and the slow parts of growth.Next week, we'll practice building patience in real time with a Mindfulness in Action episode.--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

The Circle Program's mission is to empower, transform, and enrich girls' lives through community, connection, camp, and mentorship. Operating out of Plymouth, NH, they serve socially and financially disadvantaged girls from ages 9 to 18 in the Lakes Region and Greater Concord, NH areas. The program provides a 100% tuition-free combination of residential summer camp experiences and year-round 1:1 mentoring.On today's episode, I speak to Executive Director Beth Dever. The Circle Program is doing incredible things for girls. I hope that you enjoy the episode and take some time to check them out. You can find them at https://www.circleprogram.org/https://www.facebook.com/circleprogramnh/https://www.instagram.com/circleprogramnhOr call (603) 536-4244For more on the Dose of Good Podcast, visithttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552349588905https://www.instagram.com/dose_of_good_podcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@doseofgoodpodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@DoseOfGoodPodcastYou can also email doseofgoodpodcast@gmail.com

Hosts Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth continue their alphabetical countdown of John Hiatt songs, discussing “One Stiff Breeze,” track 10 of 11 on The Eclipse Sessions, recorded October 5, 2017 at The Rock House in Franklin, Tennessee, with Hiatt (acoustic/vocals), Kenny Blevins (drums), Patrick O'Hearn (bass), Yates McKendree (lead guitar), and Kevin McKendree (piano/organ). Sylvan shares album stats (average 4.15 stars; prior low “The Odds of Loving You” at 3 and high “Cry to Me” at 5), notes no covers found, and reads a Hiatt quote about brain research and how we listen to music. Both hosts struggle to interpret the song's chorus and meaning, preferring the verses as a poem, and find the repeated “I love you” coda off-putting; Jesse rates it 2 stars and Sylvan 1, then they invite listener feedback via email and social media and close the episode. 00:00 Welcome and Catch Up 01:36 Upcoming Shows Talk 02:32 Song Facts Breakdown 04:09 Songwriting Brain Quote 05:36 Quick Reactions After Break 06:37 Chorus Lyrics Confusion 09:21 Fiery Hair Verse 12:02 Darkness and Flashlight Eyes 16:35 Dust in the Wind Theme 18:07 Does the Chorus Fit 21:21 ChatGPT Take and Pushback 23:42 Ratings and Final Verdict 25:29 How to Send Feedback 27:41 Wrap Up and Sign Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I sit down with workplace well-being expert and author Jen Fisher to talk about her book, Hope Is the Strategy, and why hope matters so much in a world where so many people are burned out, languishing, and struggling to feel like they matter.Jen shares her own story of severe burnout and how achievement-based identity, constant performance pressure, and external definitions of success can slowly disconnect us from our well-being. This conversation felt especially meaningful to me because so many of us, athletes, high achievers, leaders, parents, professionals, know what it feels like to keep pushing, even when something inside us is saying, “This is not sustainable.”We talk about the difference between hope and optimism, and Jen breaks down hope as an evidence-based framework: having a goal, seeing pathways forward, and believing we have agency. We also explore how hope is connected to mattering, why feeling valued is essential for well-being, and what individuals, teams, and organizations can do to create environments where people can actually thrive.We also get into rest, recovery, human connection, and the role of AI in the future of work. If AI is going to change how we work, how can we use it to make work more human instead of less?This conversation is for anyone who has ever tied their worth to achievement, felt stuck in a system that was eroding their well-being, or wondered how to keep moving forward with more hope, courage, and connection.Top 5 TakeawaysHope is active, not passive: Hope includes a clear goal, pathways to move forward, and the agency to take action.Achievement-based identity can fuel burnout: When our worth depends on performance, success can become unsustainable.Languishing gives language to the in-between: You may not be in crisis, but you may not be flourishing either.Mattering and hope are deeply connected: Feeling valued and knowing your contributions matter can help create the conditions for hope.Work needs to become more human, not less: Rest, recovery, connection, and thoughtful AI use all matter in the future of well-being.LINKSLearn more about Jen FisherRead Jen Fisher's new book Hope is the StrategyFinding Meaning and Mattering at Work with Andrew SorenFinding Meaningful Work with Wes Adams and Tamara Myles--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

Oliver Tree joins Bobbi in her kitchen where they get into his life abroad, his background and how he was recently making music. He brings up many topics of interest, but it's hard to tell if he's serious with the costume he's in. All money made from this episode will go directly to support the Dr. Oliver Tree's Extremely Epic Grant For Baby Geniuses. Find out more and donate directly at https://olivertreefoundation.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liberty House is dedicated to helping homeless and struggling veterans. Operating as a program under Catholic Charities New Hampshire, the facility provides substance-free transitional housing, food, clothing, and wellness resources to help former service members regain independent lives.On today's episode, I speak to Ashley Kitchell, the Executive Director of Liberty House. I hope you enjoy today's episode and learning about Liberty House and the ways they are helping Veterans.For more information, please visithttps://libertyhousenh.org/or  https://www.facebook.com/libertyhouseveteransFor more on the Dose of Good Podcast, visithttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552349588905https://www.instagram.com/dose_of_good_podcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@doseofgoodpodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@DoseOfGoodPodcastYou can also email doseofgoodpodcast@gmail.com

In this Mindfulness in Action episode, I'm exploring what it means to not only add value, but to let ourselves feel valued.So many of us are working hard to matter. We're trying to contribute, perform, improve, achieve, help, and show up for other people. But even when we are adding value, we may not actually let the feeling of mattering land. We move so quickly that we miss the evidence that we are seen, appreciated, and needed.This episode is deeply personal for me. I share a reflection on the loss of Isaac Prilleltensky, whose work on mattering has profoundly shaped my life, my research, and the book I'm writing. Isaac embodied mattering in the way he made people feel seen and valued, and his encouragement helped me keep going when I needed it most.From there, I guide you through a short mindfulness and reflection practice to help you remember a time when someone made you feel valued. We'll practice noticing not just the thought of that moment, but how it felt in the body. The warmth, lightness, relief, energy, or connection that can come when we allow ourselves to receive care, recognition, or support.Because mattering is not only about what we give, it's also about what we are willing to receive.Top 5 TakeawaysMattering has two sides: It includes both adding value and feeling valued.Many of us struggle to let feeling valued land: Compliments, help, encouragement, and recognition can be uncomfortable to receive.Feeling valued is embodied: It can show up as warmth, lightness, relief, energy, or a sense of connection.Accepting help allows others to add value too: Receiving is not a burden; it can deepen connection and mattering on both sides.What we focus on, we begin to notice: Practicing awareness of where we feel valued can help us see more evidence of mattering in everyday life.LINKSWhat It Really Means to MatterHow to Build a Life of Contribution with Tom RathOther Mindfulness in Action episodes--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

What does it actually mean to matter?In this solo episode, I'm diving into a topic that has been occupying my mind for years and has become a central part of my research, workshops, and the book I'm writing: mattering.Mattering is more than belonging. It's more than self-esteem. It's the lived experience of both adding value and feeling valued — to yourself, in your relationships, at work, and in your broader community. And when one of those pieces is missing, achievement can start to feel hollow.This episode is an invitation to look at your own goals, your own striving, and your own relationships with more curiosity. Where do you genuinely feel like you matter? Where does your mattering feel conditional? And where might you be trying to earn recognition from people or places that may never be able to give it?I'm with you on this journey of personal growth, adventure, and our mission to be better every day.Learn more and follow my work:Substack: sonyalooney.substack.comNewsletter: sonyalooney.com/newsletter--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

Established in 1852, The Granite YMCA is part of the worldwide non-profit Y organization. They focus on youth development, healthy living, family strengthening, and social responsibility. The Granite YMCA is part of the state's safety net in support of those less fortunate. This past year, they provided financial aid and/or free services valued at over $1.6 million dollars to 12,937 individuals across NH. The Granite YMCA does so much more than you may realize. In this episode, I speak to the Chief Executive Officer, Michele Sheppard, to learn more. I hope this episode educates and inspires you.For more information, please visit https://www.graniteymca.org/You can also find them on https://www.facebook.com/TheGraniteYMCAhttps://www.instagram.com/graniteymca/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-granite-ymca/For more on the Dose of Good Podcast, visithttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552349588905https://www.instagram.com/dose_of_good_podcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@doseofgoodpodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@DoseOfGoodPodcastYou can also email doseofgoodpodcast@gmail.com

Establishing a more relaxed and open environment can be quite calming for your listeners. Join us today as Loubna Zarrou discusses the significance of becoming more real and likeable on the show by adding some spice.   WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Making an impactful and entertaining podcast Defining your listener and fulfilling their expectation What is NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and how may it be used in your show? How to sustain a passion project podcast? Importance of good guest to impress your listener Understanding your objective than making money  How to overcome the challenges of podcasting  RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED The Vision, Voice and Visibility Summit 2019 The Law of Attraction:The Secret Teachers by Bob Doyle  Adam Adams of GrowYourShow.com on how to deal with challenges in your business - Entrepreneurs Sushi Club ABOUT LOUBNA ZARROU  Loubna Zarrou is an international bestselling author, certified professional speaker and multi-award-winning Strategic Dynamo who is globally recognized for her extraordinary skill of being able to mentor Entrepreneurs to gain clarity, focus and momentum with lightning speed. She is also the creator and co-host of the Entrepreneurs Sushi Club Podcast. Loubna was able to hone and utilize her expertise in helping people enhance their happiness at work, as well as strategies for more success in the boardroom. Loubna took a step further with her unique and innovative approach to mentoring through her A.C.T.I.O.N. process and regularly speaks to her audience on the importance of strategy, planning and the science of happiness to increase their impact, influence and income. ‌  CONNECT WITH LOUBNA Podcast: Entrepreneurs Sushi Club  LinkedIn: Loubna Zarrou Facebook: Loubna Zarrou Instagram: @loubnazarrou Clubhouse: @loubnazarrou   CONNECT WITH US Thinking about creating and growing your own podcast but not sure where to start? Visit GrowYourShow.com and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams!  

What if the real value of achievement isn't what it proves about us, but how it contributes to others? In this episode, I sit down with bestselling author, researcher, and publisher Tom Rath. Tom is known for books like How Full Is Your Bucket?, StrengthsFinder 2.0, Strengths-Based Leadership, and Eat, Move, Sleep. His work has shaped how millions of people think about strengths, well-being, purpose, and the way we spend our days.We talk about the difference between purpose and passion, why strengths only matter when they are used in service of others, how to think about career fit, and why retirement may not be the goal we've been taught it is. We also explore the role of AI in the future of work, and how it might free us to spend more time on the creative, relational, and meaningful parts of our lives.This episode is for anyone who wants to keep striving, but in a way that feels more grounded, sustainable, and connected to what really matters.Top 5 TakeawaysAchievement feels different when it is connected to contributionPurpose is not the same as passionStrengths need directionWell-being and performance are connectedAI may change how we work, but it can also create opportunityLINKS- Learn more about Tom- Read Tom's new book Life's Great Question: Discover How You Contribute To The World- Finding Meaningful Work with Tamara Myles and Wes Adams- Meaning and Mattering at Work with Andrew Soren--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

When the Kensington Expressway was built in the 1960s, it didn't just bring a highway to Buffalo's East Side — it destroyed Humboldt Parkway, one of Frederick Law Olmsted's crown jewels, and displaced an entire community. Decades later, East Side residents are still fighting to get it back.In this episode of The Public Good, host Dejia James of Partnership for the Public Good (PPG) sits down with Indy Walton, Eddie Quartain, and Mama Barr of the East Side Parkways Coalition — the grassroots group that successfully sued the Department of Transportation to restart the planning process for the 33. Together, they break down what full restoration of Humboldt Parkway would mean for the neighborhood, what's really happening inside those community "listening" sessions, and why accountability from elected officials is long overdue.

In this special episode of Perfectly Good Podcast—where the hosts normally rank John Hiatt songs A to Z—Jesse and Sylvan welcome guest Lilly Hiatt to talk about her own career. Lilly recalls starting guitar at 12, overcoming shyness to perform, and beginning songwriting in middle school, describing how melodies and lyrics arrive together and how she captures ideas on voice memos. She explains how songs develop at different speeds, how albums reflect a specific time period, and how collaboration shapes unexpected recording outcomes, including working with her husband Colby on Forever and their project Domestic Bliss. Lilly shares early memories touring with her dad, favorite venues, thoughts on Napster's impact on making a living through touring, and influences like Pearl Jam and Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska. She discusses personal songs “Ray,” “Thoughts,” and “Impostor,” then plugs upcoming Texas-area shows and encourages fans to support by buying merch and records at gigs. 00:00 Cold Open Dialogue 00:53 Podcast Intro And Guest Reveal 02:12 First Meeting And Fan Story 03:11 Early Guitar And Stage Nerves 05:46 Writing Songs And Poetry Roots 06:56 Songwriting Process And Tools 11:33 Building Albums And Collaboration 14:51 Domestic Bliss With Husband 15:41 Growing Up On Tour 16:35 Backstage Hello From Linda 17:52 Tour Life And Favorite Venues 23:50 Napster Era And Music Business 25:27 Touring Economics And Team 27:15 Touring Help Needed 27:45 Pearl Jam Origins 29:27 Eddie Vedder Shoutout 30:15 Writing Ray for Sister 31:15 Family Bonds and Aunt Life 33:43 Thoughts Voicemail Choice 34:57 Producer Magic Explained 37:25 Nashville Identity and Genre 39:24 Creative Goals Abroad 40:32 Springsteen Nebraska Deep Dive 43:02 Impostor Verse Backstory 47:27 Shows Merch and Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catholic Charities New Hampshire responds to those in need with programs that heal, comfort, and empower. The organization supports individuals and families of all backgrounds and beliefs across the state. Some of their focus areas include poverty and hunger, homelessness and veterans, mental health, seniors, and immigration. So many non-profits fall under Catholic Charities that you might not even be aware of. Today, I speak with Michael McDonough, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications. This is a jam-packed episode full of lots of great information about the incredible work Catholic Charities is doing in the state. I hope you enjoy learning more about them.For more information, please visit https://www.cc-nh.org/You can also visit https://www.facebook.com/catholiccharitiesnh/For more on the Dose of Good Podcast, visithttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552349588905https://www.instagram.com/dose_of_good_podcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@doseofgoodpodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@DoseOfGoodPodcastYou can also email doseofgoodpodcast@gmail.com

This Mindfulness in Action episode is a real-time practice in mental agility: the ability to notice what's happening in your thoughts, emotions, and body, and make small adjustments that help you stay aligned with what matters.In the previous solo episode, I talked about mental agility from a more practical and educational lens: emotional agility, attentional agility, mindfulness, and the internal and external shifters that help us regulate and adapt. In this episode, we take those ideas out of the theoretical space and into real life.I recorded this while moving outside, because movement often helps me feel more embodied and aware of what's happening in my inner world. I talk about resilience, adaptability, psychological flexibility, and the constant adjustments we make as athletes, parents, partners, professionals, and humans trying to do hard things.This episode includes a short mindfulness practice to help you notice where you might feel rigid mentally, emotionally, or behaviorally, and then gently practice shifting. Here's what you'll learn:- Mental agility is resilience in motion- Hard things happen on many scales- Flexibility takes practice- Emotions need space- Small actions build capacityLINKS- Recently solo episode on mental agility- MIA: What It Means to Get Better- MIA: How to Build Human Connection--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

What does it really mean to be mentally agile?In this solo episode, I'm talking about the emotional and attentional skills that help us notice what's happening inside of us, create space, and choose our next move with more intention. Mental agility is the ability to shift, adapt, and stay connected to what matters, especially when things don't go the way we planned.Today, I'lm talking about emotional agility, mindfulness, emotional granularity, and the internal and external “shifters” that can help us adjust in real time. I also walk you through two practical tools: my REAL framework for emotional agility and the 3R tool for attention: recognize, regroup, and refocus.This episode leads us to the next Mindfulness in Action practice, where we'll take these ideas out of the theoretical space and into real life. Next week, we'll practice mental agility on the move, using mindfulness as a way to notice shifting in real time.Top 5 TakeawaysMental agility is different from resilience: Resilience often shows up after hard things happen, but mental agility is something we can practice every day.Emotions are data, not directives: Your emotions can tell you what you care about, but they don't have to decide how you behave.Mindfulness creates space: When you can notice your thoughts, emotions, and body sensations without immediately reacting, you have more choice.Attention is trainable: The 3R tool (recognize, regroup, refocus) can help you come back to the task, the moment, or the next right action.Small shifts matter: Sensation, attention, perspective, physical space, trusted people, and culture can all help us regulate and shift in real time.--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

Bobbi sits down with Juicy J to talk about weed, matcha, slime, strip clubs, rap careers, and whether drinking water is the secret to looking 35 forever. Juicy J reflects on making "Slob on My Knob" in high school, raising kids, performing at colleges, and turning Bobbi into a rapper after their studio session together. They also debate vodka in matcha, chewing gum, being vegan, and why nobody should trust Bobbi to make a mixed drink. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we are rehashing Younger Season 5, Episode 2: "A Titanic Problem." Join us as we discuss Marriage Vacation being selected for Reese's Book Club, Lauren's new PR business, Charles dealing with the aftermath of learning THE secret, and so much more!

The Mayhew Program is a tuition-free, year-round youth development organization specifically designed for at-risk boys. It combines an intensive residential summer experience on Mayhew Island with consistent year-round mentoring in the boys' home communities. Founded over 50 years ago, it focuses on helping boys ages 10 to 18 develop respect, responsibility, community, and resilience through long-term support. Today I speak with Executive Director Peter Saliba and Engagement Manager Laura Brusseau. I hope you enjoy today's episode and learning about this special place.For more information, please visit https://www.mayhew.org/Just a few weeks away is the Golf Tournament https://www.mayhew.org/golfSign up today to be a Post Card Pal to the boys! - https://www.mayhew.org/volunteer/post-card-palsFor more on the Dose of Good Podcast, visithttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552349588905https://www.instagram.com/dose_of_good_podcast/https://www.tiktok.com/@doseofgoodpodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@DoseOfGoodPodcastYou can also email doseofgoodpodcast@gmail.com

What if so much of our suffering comes from trying to become who we think we're supposed to be? In this episode, I sit down with meditation teachers Jeff Warren and Tasha Schumann for a wide-ranging, deeply practical conversation about mindfulness, creativity, neurodiversity, and how to let go of the societal “shoulds” that keep us disconnected from ourselves.This conversation felt especially personal to me because so much of it mirrors what I've been exploring in my own life as an athlete, a mom, a coach, and now as a writer. We talk about identity transitions, performance-based striving, how endurance sport became a doorway into self-inquiry for me, and why mindfulness has to move beyond the meditation cushion if it's actually going to change your life.Jeff and Tasha bring warmth, honesty, and a refreshing lack of dogma to this conversation. We explore the tension between external pressure and internal truth, the role of creativity and joy in a meaningful life, and the practical skills of mindfulness: concentration, clarity, and equanimity.If you've ever felt like you're doing all the “right” things but still feel disconnected, if meditation apps feel shallow, or if you're trying to find a more authentic way to strive, this conversation is for you.Top 5 TakeawaysA lot of suffering comes from “shoulds”: External expectations can disconnect us from our actual nature and values.Mindfulness has to move into real life: It's not just about sitting on a cushion, it's about how you return to the present in parenting, work, conflict, and creativity.Neurodiversity can be a doorway, not a deficit: Different ways of thinking can challenge conformity and open new paths to self-acceptance.Meditation builds trainable skills: Jeff and Tasha emphasize three core capacities: concentration, clarity, and equanimity.Thriving is not about becoming perfect: It's about becoming more authentic, more connected, and more able to stay with your experience as it is.LINKSSolo about the problem with shouldMindfulness in Action: Letting Go of ShouldCheck out Jeff and Tasha's podcast Mind Bod PodFollow Tasha's Substack Bodhi Savage--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

Bobbi hosts Josh Peck in her kitchen to talk about anxiety, child stardom, raising kids, Hollywood parties, getting rejected in the DM's and whether great men are actually just too busy. They get into Drake & Josh, military movies, antidepressants, why clubs aren't made for everyone and Josh's surprisingly dainty tattoos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bobbi sits down with Sexyy Red to discuss motherhood, going viral overnight, stage anxiety, if Bobbi seasons her food and whether "popping it" is a lifestyle or a mindset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth are joined by songwriter and touring musician Dave Keller to discuss John Hiatt's "Old Days." Dave shares stories of his own influences and mentors and life as a touring musician. After we break down the lyrics and rate this song from "Same Old Man" stay tuned for a bonus song from Dave Keller's newest album. Be sure to also check out his website for more music and information about his upcoming tour dates. www.davekeller.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Mindfulness in Action episode, I'm talking about one of the sneakiest forms of distorted thinking: shoulds.You know the ones: I should be doing more. I should have this figured out by now. I should be more disciplined, more patient, more productive. These thoughts can sound helpful on the surface, but often they leave us feeling ashamed, guilty, disconnected, and never quite enough.In this episode, I break down three common types of “shoulds”: the outward-facing shoulds tied to habits and expectations,  the shoulds that come from a lack of self-acceptance,  and the shoulds rooted in unrealistic standards for ourselves or other people. I also share practical mindfulness tools you can use in real time to work with these thoughts instead of getting hooked by them. We explore practices like labeling, cognitive diffusion, acceptance, self-compassion, psychological distancing, and grounding in the present moment.This is not about getting rid of every self-critical thought forever. It's about learning how to notice them, soften their grip, and come back to what's actually here.If you've been feeling pressured by your own inner voice lately, this episode is a reminder that you are not alone. There are skillful, compassionate ways to meet yourself in those moments.Other meditations:- Slowing Down the Rush- How to Regulate Your Emotions for Resilience and Performance- How to Combat Self-Criticism--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

In this final episode of the miniseries, Tristan and Rashid step back to reflect on what seven episodes of storytelling from Cape Town have revealed. They revisit the arc of the series, from grounding ourselves in our bodies with Bongeka and Aphiwe, to the critical hope of Ashley and Helene, the courage of Ncedisa, the radical imagination of Leila, and the belonging found at Charlie and Barry's dinner table.They explore the power and danger of stories, drawing on Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's “the danger of a single story” and James Cone's call for a global analysis of liberation. They ask what it means to tell stories from the Global South without claiming to speak for it, and challenge the ways resources and power are still gate-kept by those claiming to want change. The episode opens and closes with collectively written poems on the role of stories in making a new world.THEMESReflection. The danger of a single story. Global South and Global North. Collective liberation. Interrogating our own narratives. Stories as world-making. Power and resources. Invitation to the listener.FEATURED VOICESTristan Pringle is a life and executive coach, facilitator, and poet based in Cape Town.Rashid Adams is a musician, songwriter, music producer, and ethnomusicologist based in Cape Town.CREDITS| Produced by | Rashid Epstein Adams| Music by | Rashid Epstein Adams (AKA Arkenstone) and Pursuit| A collaboration between | The Common Good Podcast & The Liminal Space PodcastLINKS| Podcast | linktr.ee/theliminalspacepod | Substack | theliminalspacepodcast.substack.com | Instagram | @theliminalspacepod

Ever catch yourself thinking, “I should be better than this. I should be doing more. I should have started earlier” and then spiraling? In this solo episode, I'm diving into the world of "should" and how it quietly drives guilt, shame, and burnout, especially for high performers and ambitious, growth-oriented people.Recently, I injured my rib at my son's ninja gym birthday party and being forced to pull back on training actually gave me surprising mental relief. So today, I explore why having more ways to train, work, parent, or “optimize” yourself can actually make you feel worse about whatever you choose.Drawing from my background in applied positive psychology and the science of cognitive behavioral therapy, I break down:- The three main categories of “shoulds”- How thinking traps like catastrophizing, personalizing, and overgeneralizing feed the “should” spiral- The difference between neurotic obligations and values-based aspirations- Practical ways to notice your “shoulds,” question the beliefs underneath them- How to decide when to either turn them into concrete, values-aligned plans, or consciously let them go.If you've ever felt haunted by the feeling that you're not doing enough or not far enough along, this episode will help you build awareness, create kinder inner language, and reclaim your energy from unhelpful “shoulds” so you can focus on what truly matters to you.LINKSEpisode with Ethan Kross on ChatterJames Clear's Atomic HabitsEpisode with Katy Milkman on How to ChangeIs self care stressing you out? Solo reflection--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

What if the most radical thing you could do is invite someone to sit at a table with no queue, no power dynamic, and a really good meal? In this episode, Tristan and Rashid introduce two unlikely friends: Charlton Alexander, a tour guide and facilitator who invites people to connect with the city and its stories, and Barry Lewis, an architect from the UK who has spent decades building sandbag homes alongside communities in Cape Town's townships.Through a clip from the original Liminal Space episode, Charlie and Barry speak about a community dinner in Muizenberg where there is no queue, where people keep coming back not for the food but for the contact time, and where the questions being asked go far beyond “how do we feed hungry people?” Barry challenges us to throw out the lazy questions that aren't generating anything new, and Charlie reframes homelessness by pointing out that people living on the streets do have a home, they just don't have a house. Tristan and Rashid then reflect on what it means to create spaces of belonging and how that might change a neighborhood, a city, and eventually a world.THEMESCommunity dinners. No queue, no power dynamic. Belonging through a meal. Lazy questions. Houselessness vs homelessness. Contact time. Friendship across difference. Creating spaces of belonging.LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODEThis episode features clips from The Liminal Space Season 1, Episode 5: Kinship, Assimilation and Making Home in the Colonial City with Charlton Alexander and Barry Lewis. The full conversation is available on all podcast platforms.Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyWatch on YouTubeFEATURED VOICESCharlton Alexander is a tour guide and facilitator based in Cape Town. He invites guests to the city to connect with the people and land in experiences that are life altering.Barry Lewis is the director of UBU (Ubuhle Bakha Ubuhle / Beauty Builds Beauty), a company focused on developing the technology of sandbag housing in low-income communities in South Africa.Tristan Pringle is a life and executive coach, facilitator, and poet based in Cape Town.Rashid Adams is a musician, songwriter, music producer, and ethnomusicologist based in Cape Town.CREDITS| Produced by | Rashid Epstein Adams| Music by | Rashid Epstein Adams (AKA Arkenstone) and Pursuit| A collaboration between | The Common Good Podcast & The Liminal Space PodcastLINKS| Podcast | linktr.ee/theliminalspacepod | Substack | theliminalspacepodcast.substack.com | Instagram | @theliminalspacepod

Flow is one of those words that gets used all the time, but what does it actually mean? And more importantly, how do we create more of it in real life, not just in elite sport or peak performance moments?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sue Jackson, one of the world's leading experts on flow, to talk about what flow really is, how challenge-skill balance works, and why mindfulness, self-efficacy, and trust in your own abilities matter so much in creating these deeply absorbing and meaningful states. We also get into how risk perception shapes flow, why self-consciousness can pull us out of it, and whether neurodivergent hyperfocus is the same thing as flow, or something different.This conversation felt especially relevant to me because I've been exploring the overlap between flow, self-transcendent experiences, mindfulness in action, and those moments when you're fully immersed in something challenging and alive. We talk about sport, yes—but also parenting, presentations, reading research, fatigue, difficult days, and how to work with your attention when life is messy and real.Top 5 TakeawaysFlow is not just “being in the zone” Mindfulness supports flowSelf-efficacy mattersRisk is partly about perceptionHyperfocus and flow are not the same thing--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

In this Mindfulness in Action episode, I'm recording on a trail run and thinking out loud about something I've been re-examining in my own life: the pressure to constantly optimize and get better.We hear it everywhere: be more productive, improve every day, maximize your time. And while growth and striving for excellence matter, I've been noticing how easily that mindset turns into pressure, guilt, and a constant feeling of not doing enough.In this episode, I share how I've been unlearning that pattern, what it actually means to “strive well,” and why doing less can sometimes lead to better performance, creativity, and well-being.I also guide you through a simple mindfulness practice you can do while moving to help you notice:Where you're putting pressure on yourselfThe inner voice telling you to do moreHow to reconnect with contentment in the middle of effortThe goal isn't to stop growing, it's to redefine what getting better actually looks like. If you've been feeling stuck in the cycle of always needing to do more, this one's for you.Other meditations:- Slowing Down the Rush- How to Regulate Your Emotions for Resilience and Performance- How to Combat Self-Criticism--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

Sometimes it's hard to say what you mean. Oren Jay Sofer says, "Communication is a learnable skill and it's one of the most powerful levers for making change in your life and the world." Non-violent communication is about taking responsibility for what we are experiencing using empathy, deep listening, know how to make requests.// This episode is a replay from the Sonya Looney Show. It originally aired October 22, 2020. //Author and renowned meditation instructor Oren Jay Sofer regularly teaches a mindful approach to non-violent communication. spent two and a half years of living as an Anagarika (renunciate) at branch monasteries in the Ajahn Chah Thai Forest lineage. Today, his teaching combines classical Buddhist training with the accessible language of secular mindfulness.  Since the early 2000s, Oren has had a deep interest in the relationship between contemplative practice and communication. A graduate of the BayNVC North American Leadership Training, he has taught classes and workshops in Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication (NVC) nationally since 2006. His innovative retreats and online programs in Mindful Communication offer one of the only opportunities in the U.S today to explore the intersection between formal meditation practice, Right Speech and NVC.  Oren  is the founder and Guiding Teacher of Next Step Dharma, an innovative online course focused on bringing the tools of meditation to daily life, and co-founder of Mindful Healthcare.  Oren has created mindfulness programs for organizations, companies, and apps including Apple, Kaiser Permanente, Lumosity, Calm, 10% Happier, Simple Habit and others.I loved his book, Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication.  In the book, a main theme is that every thought or feeling is there to try to meet a need.  If you can try to figure out what need your thoughts are tied to, it's easier to articulate what you need to those around you.  It's also useful when listening to someone in a disucssion or conflict to tease out what need they are trying to have met.  I also enjoyed learning about conflict and viewing it as a way to deepen relationships. I also learned that non-violent communication and conflict resolution isn't necessarily to try to get someone to do things your way, it's about deepening understanding of one another because sometimes we simply can't agree to have the same viewpoint.   Non-violent communication has a framework of observation, the feeling, the needs and values to be met, and the request.Three questions you can ask yourself are what happened, how do I feel about it, and why?I also loved learning about how to use mindfulness in listening and communication as well as how to ground yourself in your own body when tensions rise.Topics Discussed in the Podcast from childhood actor to meditation instructor4 types of conflict avoidanceself-empathytools for internal pressureNo mud, no lotusaddressing the voiceless and gender constructshow to make requests of othersResourcesOren Jay Sofer's websiteGet Oren's book: Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication--------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co. 

What if the version of “success” you've been chasing is actually keeping you stuck in survival mode?In this episode, I sit down with author and coach Jon Rosemberg to talk about what it really means to move from high-functioning survival into genuine thriving. Jon shares his deeply personal story of growing up in Caracas, Venezuela, living in chronic vigilance, and eventually discovering that achievement and productivity were not the same thing as peace, agency, or well-being.This conversation hit me on a very personal level. So much of what Jon shares mirrors my own journey of questioning performance-based definitions of success, asking whether external accomplishments actually create the feeling I'm looking for, and realizing that thriving often has much more to do with connection, meaning, and agency than with metrics.We talk about the body's role in helping us recognize survival mode, how to challenge the beliefs that keep us trapped in proving and performing, and Jon's practical AIR framework: Awareness, Inquiry, and Reframing.If you've ever felt like you're doing all the “right” things but still feel off, disconnected, or chronically on edge, this conversation is for you.Here's what you'll learn:Thriving is not the same as successSurvival mode can look high-functioningSomatic awareness mattersAgency can be practicedConnection is essential to thrivingLINKSFollow Jon on InstagramVisit Jon's website to learn more about his bookMeaningful Work with Tamara Myles and Wes AdamsDefining and Feeling Success --------------The Grow the Good Podcast is produced by Palm Tree Pod Co.