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Comparison: The Thief of Happiness - Episode 135 - Reef Beef Podcast. In this episode we talk about live rock, cyano, Ben's dead fish, and more! Thank you to our sponsors: Saltwater Aquarium: https://tinyurl.com/RBSaltwaterAquarium Saltwater Aquarium Wholesale: https://tinyurl.com/SWAWholesale PolypLab: https://www.polyplab.com/ Champion Lighting: https://www.championlighting.com/ Champion Lighting Wholesale: https://www.championlightingdealer.com/ Reef Retreat: https://www.reefretreat.org/ Links: Merch is now available! https://reefbeefpodcast.com/merch/ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/reefbeef Get notified of new episodes by receiving an email from Reef Beef! https://reefbeefpodcast.com/notify/ Get our help / advice: https://reefbeefpodcast.com/consult/ Buy Reef Beef a Beer! https://reefbeefpodcast.com Become a Member: https://reefbeefpodcast.com/membership Follow Us: Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReefBeefPodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0KA5CRWWe8dDmitJGOAG1J Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reef-beef/id1552005275 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/db09c6a8-5f0e-46c2-ac2d-25ed555a549f/reef-beef Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/reef-beef Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552005275 Audible: https://audible.com/pd/B08JJNKYLG
In this episode, we're shedding light on how intentional moments of delight can nourish our nervous systems and bring health and healing to our lives. From crafting luxurious experiences for both myself and my companion pup, to overcoming isolation through simple, sensory adventures these intentional acts of joy have been a much-needed balm for my soul during a time of great change. Let's dive into the ways healing can be found in the simplest of moments moments through the joy and embrace of pleasure. Links from the Show: Join The Sanctuary Community Mama Gena's School of Womanly ArtsLet's Connect: Connect with Mary on InstagramLeave a Review on Apple PodcastsCheck out the full episode library Episodes like this one that you may enjoy: Episode 111 : Trusting PleasureEpisode 87 : Italian Inspired Tips for Health & Happiness Episode 139: 3 Ways To Awaken The Senses for A Vibrant LifeDiscover how the power of beauty can bring healing to our minds, strength to our hearts, and transformation to our world in my new audio collection: In Celebration of Beauty.
Do you find yourself trapped by the expectations and pressures of what you think you “should” be doing? Is there a voice in your head, berating you for not living up to their standards? If so, you might be experiencing the tyranny of the shoulds.You're not alone in feeling overwhelmed or uncertain. But it turns out that hearing others' stories can help you realise that your struggles are common. Also, if you rely on others for feedback it's important to know whom to ask and when, so you don't end up with an over-eager cheerleader or someone who'll burst your bubble before its time.In this episode, Charlotte Housden discusses her research on successfully navigating change and how we can escape that nagging, finger-wagging presence we all have from time to time.That voice of doubt and fear can trap us in a cycle of unhappiness and unfulfilment. It might mean we miss out on opportunities for growth, personal development, and finding true satisfaction in our lives and careers. But by remembering that you are not your thoughts, you can start to free yourself from the tyranny of the shoulds.Listen to this episode toGain insights from interviews with 108 people in 27 countries on successfully navigating change in life.Understand the importance of hearing others' stories, and how it can make you feel less alone.Get the resources you nee to facilitate and sustain change.Episode highlights[00:06:50] The importance of knowing you're not alone[00:09:27] Stories and consequences of change[00:11:14] How to give feedback[00:17:15] Delaying gratification on a new project[00:18:59] What to do when you feel you need to change everything at once[00:23:46] Job crafting[00:25:51] The shift in the psychological contract[00:29:10] The tyranny of the shoulds[00:33:39] Midroll[00:36:12] The three musts[00:37:39] You are the sky. Everything else is just the weather[00:40:32] You are not your thoughts[00:43:42] What most medical students aren't taught about their own thoughts[00:47:51] What doctors need to make it to the top[00:50:11] The key to greater productivity[00:52:50] Charlotte's top tipsAbout the guestCharlotte is a chartered coaching psychologist helping individuals to navigate their organisations and careers. She has interviewed 108 people in 27 countries identifying how they successfully navigate change and is the author of Swim Jump Fly: A Guide to Changing Your Life.LinkedIn | WebsiteResourcesTHRIVE Weekly PlannerWhat Happens When We're Really Listened to – Episode 180, with Tom DillonHow to Avoid Becoming the Second Victim – Episode 92, with Dr Caraline Wright & Dr Lizzie SweetingJob Crafting for Happiness – Episode 144, with Kirsten Armit, Dr Colin Lindsay, and Dr Daljit HothiSwim Jump Fly: A Guide to Changing Your Life – Charlotte's bookCharlotte's Tyranny of the Shoulds...
Episode 76: Cindy Gersch & Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life by Roxie Nafousi For this conversation, Cindy, an Entrepreneur and Rare Disease Advocate, walks me through how her life changed dramatically when she was diagnosed with Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) in 2018. Cindy shares that she lost almost everything -- her husband, her running, her job, most of her friends -- she felt made her who she was at that point -- her identity. A close brush with death woke her up, though, showing her she could be a healthy person living with a disease instead of an unhealthy person living with a disease. She made that intentional choice and moved forward, doing what she does best -- telling stories. Having studied broadcast journalism and spent years as reporter -- a natural storyteller -- she founded her own company and later became an advocate for those living with FMD. It was through that advocacy path of her journey that she realized her purpose had put her on a stronger path than she might have otherwise experienced had she never gone through her painful health challenges. Tough days, tough experiences -- how do they change us and what do we get out of them? Everything happens for a reason. It's up to us to explore and understand what that reason may be, no matter how painful, no matter how ugly those experiences are. Purpose has almost become cliché, brought up so often that with each mention it loses some meaning. I recently had a conversation with college business students, sharing with them that they would know when they met theirs. That it's not the same path for everyone -- but they would know it. And that it fell on them, if they wanted to find it, to stay curious and hungry enough to keep exploring. Don't underestimate the power of purpose, that insatiable personal fire, fuel, and driver. Cindy herself here shares how much more she gets out of life now that she has that purpose that fires her up. Conversation Highlights Even though things may feel as down as they can be, there is always a silver lining. The value of having the 1 dime (true friend) vs. 10 pennies (friends who might not come through) We don't give ourselves enough love. What would the letters you would write to your younger self say? The MAIN QUESTION underlying my conversation with Cindy is, In life, especially in those moments where you feel lost, how are you intentionally designing your path forward? MENTIONED OR APPLICABLE EPISODES Episode 11: Jessica Mand & Frequency: The Power of Personal Vibration Episode 43: Lisa Hammet & From Burnout to Best Life: How To Take Charge Of Your Health & Happiness Episode 57: Karen Brown, & Adam Grant's book, Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know Episode 67: Holly Jackson & Her Book, Inspiration Contagion: Health Secrets For Raving Success Episode 75: Angelic Lovestrong & The Secret by Rhonda Byrne ABOUT CINDY Cindy is a former CBS and military reporter who covered the attacks on September 11th. With a successful career in corporate marketing for multi-billion-dollar developers, she eventually founded her own award-winning agency specializing in strategic marketing. She is also a former marathoner who has completed 13 full marathons, including the iconic Boston Marathon. Her life took a unique turn when she was diagnosed with a rare vascular disease, becoming a spokesperson for rare and chronic diseases. As a world traveler and Buffalo Bills diehard fan, Cindy is also a dedicated single mom to her 16 and 13-year-old children. Her story is one of resilience, determination, and advocacy, inspiring others with her unique experiences and passion for making a difference in the world. LEARN MORE ABOUT CINDY LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindygersch/ Website: NEUmarketinggroup.com Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtNpTQTFjuN6Tjs52JB7zUQ Learn more about The Book Leads: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/got-lead-great-book-thats-impacted-your-work-life-me-john/
This episode is part two of a two part series with Dave Raymond, who created the loving, fun and playful personality of The Philly Phanatic, the Philadelphia Phillies mascot, the best mascot, ever! Dave Raymond is an international keynote speaker who has dedicated his life to studying methods that lead to long-term sustainable happiness. His work is focused on The Power of Fun, which is the title of his book and his life. Dave has taught countless others to ask themselves the question: How can fun save your life? In this episode, Dave reminds us that The Philly Phanatic is a unifier with a vitally important lesson: we are more in common than we're not; when we surround ourselves with the things that we love, and we share them, we're going to learn about the people we don't know about. Dave reminds us that having fun is simple solution to a really complex problem. Dave leans in to the power and importance of having fun and reminds us that if we practice, and work hard at it, we'll realize that no matter how difficult life can be, we CAN get over it. Keep having fun over and over; we all have resilience. One of my final questions was asking Dave how he survived the hot summer days in the furry costume. He shares that the years wearing the costume were just an elixir for a healthy life overall, both physically and mentally. To continue the conversation with Dave, visit his website Dave Raymond speaks.com and while you're there, be sure to sign up for The Power of Fun Newsletter which visits your inbox only once per month and in perfect timing to set you up for a fun weekend. Join Dave's community and understand what you can do to help yourself and those around you feel better. And check out his other resources like his YouTube channel, Instagram account, and his TEDx talk. PODCAST RESOURCES Just in case you missed them, here are two related episodes from Office Flip Flops: Episode #103: Dave Raymond The First Philly Phanatic & Hero of Happiness Episode #92: Coach Dar on the Art of Bouncing Back To learn more about Francesca, checkout her website: DressedSmart.com Leave a message with Francesca on LinkedIn or Instagram. Like this episode? Subscribe to the newsletter and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcasting app. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/francesca-zampaglione/support
In this episode, Risa Williams talks to Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy, a speaker, podcast host of "The Business of Happiness" and an orthodontist who leads wellness retreats for doctors and dentists, about self-awareness. They discuss:-How can we become more aware of what we value each day?-How can we become more aware of happy moments as they happen?-And how can we become more aware of stress and bring it down by using a few easy tools each week?From de-stressing each day to savoring happiness, Dr. MacCarthy and Risa explore how to start feeling better in the here and now.Tools discussed on the show: Breathing Breaks, The Stress Ruler and Rack Focus (from Risa's book The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit), Time Buffers, The Frustration Surfboard, The Calm Center (from Risa's book: The Ultimate Time Management Toolkit), The Glass Elevator (Dr. MacCarthy's tool), grounding techniques, NLP tools, and meditation.Other podcasts referenced: The Business of Happiness: Episode #185, Time Management with Risa Williams.Host: Risa Williams, www.risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapy.Guest: Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy, www.thebizofhappiness.com, @thebizofhappiness.Support the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.
Turning Heartbreak into Happiness | Episode 008 This week's Expert's Chair is Tinka Bel Boczek, Psychic Medium, Intuitive Empath and Witch, explains how there is difference between being intuitive and being an empath when doing psychic work with people. She opens up about your life story and how she found happiness within herself and shows us how you can turn heartbreak into happiness. Meanwhile on The Main Event, Registered Nurse and specialist in palliative care Sharmini Varunan shares her emotional story on what it was like helping people transition to the next life throughout the pandemic. Sharmini explains how the emotional side of passing on is just as important as the physical elements of her job.WWRS (3:45) The Expert's Chair (8:00): Tinka Bel Boczek Facebook- @Tinka's Spiritual Belly Email- tinkabelboczek@gmail.com The Main Event (28:15): Sharmini Varunan RN Where to find Robert Lindsy Milne! Website- https://robertlindsymilne.com Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Robert.Lindsy.Milne Instagram- @rlm_1949TikTok- @mysideofthecrystalball Email- crystalballpodcast@gmail.com
Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy is The Happiness Coach. As the CEO of Embrace the Lead LLC, she is passionate about empowering business leaders and leaders of their own dreams to strive for inner fulfillment. Tarryn coaches business owners across the globe on self-empowerment, empowering their teams to ambassadors of their dreams, and how to redefine success to find happiness in work and, ultimately, their lives.Tarryn is also an orthodontist and co-owner of Mbrace Orthodontics in Maine, having grown it from a scratch startup to the top 1% Invisalign provider in the country in 4 years. Tarryn hosts her own podcast called, “The Business of Happiness.” Her goal is to help her listeners find meaningful purpose in what they do so that they can feel inner fulfillment with who they are – because “when you feel good, you can do good!” [ Not too long ago, Mike had the pleasure of being a guest on the Business of Happiness Episode #97. ]Tarry has a happiness quiz that she happily shares with anyone. Text “Happy” to 2076002699 to take the quiz and find out where you fall on her Happiness Scale, and learn how you can improve your happiness in work and in life.She also has a course designed for physicians and dentists called "Radical Happiness for Practitioners.” Be prepared to be wowed by Tarryn!To Learn more about Tarryn, please see the links below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebizofhappinessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tarryn-maccarthy-2b401b123Podcast Website: https://www.thebizofhappiness.comCompany Website: https://www.mbracesmiles.comTo Connect with Mike: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter YouTube Coaching Please LIKE
Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy is The Happiness Coach. As the CEO of Embrace the Lead LLC, she is passionate about empowering business leaders and leaders of their own dreams to strive for inner fulfillment. Tarryn coaches business owners across the globe on self-empowerment, empowering their teams to ambassadors of their dreams, and how to redefine success to find happiness in work and, ultimately, their lives.Tarryn is also an orthodontist and co-owner of Mbrace Orthodontics in Maine, having grown it from a scratch startup to the top 1% Invisalign provider in the country in 4 years. Tarryn hosts her own podcast called, “The Business of Happiness.” Her goal is to help her listeners find meaningful purpose in what they do so that they can feel inner fulfillment with who they are – because “when you feel good, you can do good!” [ Not too long ago, Mike had the pleasure of being a guest on the Business of Happiness Episode #97. ]Tarry has a happiness quiz that she happily shares with anyone. Text “Happy” to 2076002699 to take the quiz and find out where you fall on her Happiness Scale, and learn how you can improve your happiness in work and in life.She also has a course designed for physicians and dentists called "Radical Happiness for Practitioners.” Be prepared to be wowed by Tarryn!To Learn more about Tarryn, please see the links below:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebizofhappinessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tarryn-maccarthy-2b401b123Podcast Website: https://www.thebizofhappiness.comCompany Website: https://www.mbracesmiles.comTo Connect with Mike: Website LinkedIn Instagram Twitter YouTube Coaching Please LIKE
As we enter into the Holiday season, it can be a difficult time for anyone experiencing a loss…the death of someone you love, a layoff at work, the passing of a loving fur baby, a recent breakup, or even the distance that has been created amongst family members who are sitting down together for a Thanksgiving meal. While grief and pain are perfectly normal and understandable in these situations, learning how to tap into gratitude can be a valuable tool for healing. Join me and my widow friends, Jenny Salkheld and Erin Hente, for a conversation - and even some laughter - about finding gratitude in the healing process. These women are inspiring to me as I go through the grief journey of losing my husband to cancer. Bonus part of the episode: Discover how to support someone close to you that is grieving and also find out what not to say. Listen to the episode here: https://link.chtbl.com/lyl In this episode you'll hear: [7:19] How we took the leap and found support at Camp Widow [10:50] Realizing that everyone in the room has a shared experience [20:43] Celebrating the stories of our loved one and how they keep us going [28:07] How do you find gratitude when going through the grieving process? [33:17] Not allowing the judgment and expectations of others define our own happiness [39:28] What not to say to a person in grief [47:25] The things that people have done that have made all the difference [58:23] Keeping the legacy of our loved one as we make new memories [1:03:07] Sharing some final words of wisdom as we continue our journey of healing Connect with Jenny Salkeld here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-salkeld-638a263/ Connect with Erin Hente here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinhente/ Related Podcast Episodes: The Power of Gratitude (Episode #7) Gratitude - The Key to Happiness (Episode #41) Reflecting on My Husband's Legacy & Lessons (Episode #114)
Climate Change and Happiness Episode 8 begins a two-part series focusing on childbearing decisions in this time of increasing climate disruption. Panu and Thomas are joined by feminist scholar Jade Sasser whose research investigates the impacts of climate change, racial injustice, and other existential threats on human reproductive decisions. Together they explore how climate change is interpreted by potential parents and grandparents of different generations and cultures. They discover how, in Jade's words, children “symbolize and represent so many hopes, dreams, fears, anxieties, desires to make the world better.”
Hello So Deep Peeps! Welcome to That's So Deep. This is the podcast where we try to root out loneliness one conversation at a time. Today we are talking about What Your Inner Critic Sounds Like and How to Get it to Shut Up (Based on the work from Playing Big by Tara Mohr).Some deep things we cover:Inner Critics are like buttholes. We've all got one!Inner Critics are the Risk Aversion Department of your brain.Inner Critics are more concerned with safety than truth: They'll tell you anything to keep you safe from emotional risk.What does the Inner Critic sound like?Harsh, rude and mean.Binary: Black and white thinking. No gray area.Sexist Body CriticalA Broken RecordAn Outer Critic that you have internalized: a parent, a sibling, a coach etc.If your inner critic is getting hysterical, it may mean that you're on the edge of a breakthrough. Keep going!Take-aways:Now that we know what the Inner Critic sounds like, what are some ways we can get it to quiet down? Here are some tips from Tara Mohr's book Playing Big: Name and describe your critic: Take a minute to breathe and journal. Give your critic a name and identify their personality traits. What are their features? What kind of car do they drive? What does their voice sound like? How do they take their coffee in the morning?Take the “I” out of the inner critic and talk about them in the 3rd person: Instead of saying “I'm freaking out!” try “my inner critic is freaking out right now!” The inner critic is “a” voice but it is not “the” voice. Ways to Minimize the Inner Critic's voice:Physically walk out of the room when your critic starts talking.Locate the voice in your body and imagine it receding into space.Pantomime putting all the criticisms in a box and moving it out of the room.Imagine a volume dial in your mind and see yourself turn the volume down. We want to have a conversation with you!The whole point of this podcast is to facilitate and encourage deeper conversations and we want to hear from you! Here is how you can reach us:Voicemail: 805-288-0884Email: sodeeppeeps@gmail.comIf you liked this podcast, you can FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE or SHARE with a friend and if you don't want to miss an episode, click that BELL so you can be notified right away when the next episode releases. We love you and we can't wait for our next deep conversation!Yours in Becoming, Phyllis & JulieResources and articles we referenced in the episode:Playing Big, Tara Mohr's Women's Self-Development BookShadow Work: Benefits, How To, Practices, & Dangers The Goop Podcast - How to Defeat Your Inner CriticThe Science of Happiness: Episode 2: Quieting Your Inner Critic
#043 - Join Jennie for the "don't sweat the small stuff" episode, where she breaks down the different contexts of the word surrender. She'll explain why it's is powerful, when you need to employ surrender in your own life, what the obstacles to surrender are, and step-by-step instructions for how to do it."Worry is a meditation on shit" comes from this movie: Thanks For SharingI talk about how we create our own realities in The Courage Series: Integrity – Episode #024Radical Acceptance, by Tara Brach. Tara's beautiful (and free) meditations can be found here.Loving What Is, by Byron Katie. Laura Maya on Permission (or the Key to Happiness) - Episode #028. And here is her fabulous Instagram post.Snag your free Affirmations for Empowerment worksheet here. And while you're at it, head over here to sign up to be notified as soon as I open the doors the Multi-passionate Master Plan!Follow me, Jennie, on Facebook and Instagram and come watch the video version of these episodes on YouTube!✨✨If you think this content is deserving of a tip, I'd be ever so grateful if you'd leave one here. I plan to use all proceeds for magick supplies and I promise to use my powers for good.
Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy is a Business Prosperity Coach, Motivational Speaker and Podcast Host of The Business of Happiness Podcast. She is passionate about empowering business leaders and leaders of their own dreams to strive for inner fulfilment. “In the first decade of my career I reveled in culturally recognizable success and drowned myself in personal turmoil and depression. I have since embarked on a quest for greater purpose and joy in business and in life and committed to greater contribution.” Dr. MacCarthy is an Orthodontist and co-owner of Mbrace Orthodontics in Maine. Using the techniques she teaches, Mbrace grew from a scratch start to the top 1% Invisalign Provider in the country within four years. Dr MacCarthy coaches business owners across the globe on empowering their teams to be ambassadors of their dreams and how to redefine success to find happiness in work and, ultimately, in their lives.In this episode Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy shares her story with Emilia and Bianca, and teaches us why we have to choose our own happiness, and how to make happiness not only an emotion you feel, but your primary business!This episode is so insightful and is exactly what you will need to hear to make happiness YOUR business.Stay Grounded. Stay WhyPower-ed!-E&B_________________________________Become "Whyzer" with these firecrackers - Emilia and Bianca know how to get real, be authentic and cover all angles to deliver to you not necessarily what you want to hear, but what you need!Don't waste another minute of your life without consciously acting from your WhyPower... let this podcast be your guiding post - and tune in every week with episodes dropping every Thursday morning at 7:00AM EDT. Make it a part of your weekly routine and level-up your entire life by listening in, turning it up, and taking consistent action.Website: www.TheWhyPowerPodcast.comInstagram: https://bit.ly/3e6ProUFacebook: shorturl.at/xyK26Evolve Ventures Society: https://bit.ly/3FY9kMJText: "WhyPower" to 31996Emilia: https://bit.ly/3u2viftBianca: https://bit.ly/3o0q6EKDr. Tarryn MacCarthy LinksWebsiteFacebookInstagramLinkedInThe Business of Happiness Episode 77 with Tracy LittThe Business of Happiness Episode 57 with Erik Severson***Leave them a 5 star review if you felt their energy, became inspired, or felt as though value was added to your life.(Stay tuned for next Thursday's Episode!)
#030Join Jennie as she steps away from The Courage Series for a beat to talk about how to set yourself free.Free from the 'shoulds' society has imposed on you.Free from the rules you've imposed on yourself.The key, it turns out, is giving yourself permission to do, well...lots of things. The list will look different for everybody. But today, Jennie is sharing hers in the hopes it inspires you to live a life that's more aligned with what brings you joy.Episode 28 Laura Maya on Permission (or the Key to Happiness)Episode 25 The Courage Series: Caring What Others ThinkEpisode 16 Conquering the Fear of Being VisibleBrene Brown--an expert on the subject of vulnerabilityMy article about why you should create a Happiness PlaylistEpisode 27 Robert Riopel on Adaptability (or Courageous Destruction)It's not about finding your voice, it's giving yourself permission to use it. Follow me: Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest @YourCreativeFairyGodmotherThanks so much for listening. Be sure to subscribe so you don't ever miss an episode! ✨✨If you think this content is deserving of a tip, I'd be ever so grateful if you'd leave one here. I plan to use all proceeds for magick supplies and I promise to use my powers for good.
Rachele Voigt shares an excerpt from her book Super Quitter: Fail Your Way to Happiness Episode 2097: An Excerpt From the Book Super Quitter: Fail Your Way to Happiness by Rachele Voigt on Waiting Vs. Wasting Time Rachele Voigt is the Host of the Rachele Radio Podcast, Author of Super Quitter and Online Educator, Coach and Speaker in topics such as Manifestation, Minimalism and Career Fulfillment. Prior to being an entrepreneur, Rachele worked in various recruiting, training and development and sales roles in the financial services and real estate industries. Today, anything Rachele does creates and offers stems from 1 simple question: Are you doing what you want today if you didn't have a tomorrow? Download Rachele's 6 free meditations and other free trainings at . More about the book can be found here: Loan amounts will be determined based on your credit, income, and certain other information provided in your loan application. Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to and in and join our online community: Interested in advertising on the show? Visit
What it means to be a mom on purpose - and it is not about having happy, obedient kids. It is actually about being a mom on purpose when our kids are NOT happy or obedient, or when life feels hard and we aren't feeling happy. Dealing with Automatic Negative Thoughts Coming off a couple of weeks of feeling like I was hitting a wall and spiralling to all the things that are wrong in my life Our brain is wired to find problems so we can keep ourselves safe and protect ourselves from 'problems' We are the ones that need to talk back to our brains and tell ourselves what is true Mindfulness as a mother Mindfulness isn't always beautiful and lovely. We need to be mindful of the things that feel not so lovely in our lives. It is important to be mindful of the stories we tell ourselves because we act out, show up from those thoughts and how they make us feel When we show up from frustration, resent, victimhood and then our outcome is always disconnection and more helplessness and frustration. Our two selves We have the self that we ARE (what we are doing) vs the self we want to be (our ideal self) Our work is to love us for where we ARE while moving towards our ideal with compassion and love. Led by emotions or led by intention Often we let our emotions run the show - rather than being led by stress and frustration and anxiety, we need to be led by our personal values. Knowing our personal values means we know WHO we want to be and what is important to our core - in this season of life. It is also about bringing the work back to what we DO have total control of - ourselves. Obedient Happy Kids We ask for obedience and happiness in our kids It makes it easier when our kids are happy and well-behaved, but is it what we should be fighting for? We want obedience, plus gratitude, plus happiness, plus agreeability, etc. Consider how reasonable it is to expect all of these things from our kids, and see how we might not be good models of all we tell them we need to be. Kids learn by seeing what we DO more than they will ever listen to what we SAY We need to be parents who DO the work on ourselves so they can learn by watching us tackle emotional intelligence, coping and contentment. We want our family to be happy (all the time) What are we seeking when we want everyone to be happy all the time? When people around us are happy, it is easy. It is comfortable (a Type 9 mode for sure) I have been the Manager of Happy, trying to make sure everyone was following the happy plan. It caused a lot of anxiety and strife in my life. What is really happening is that we scramble for control when we don't feel capable. When we don't feel capable, we focus on CONTROL instead BUT we don't have control over all these peoples. We only have control over US Being a mom on purpose means we turn off the autopilot we stop showing up from negative emotions (stress, frustration, low key anger) we stop beating ourselves up for how we struggle (no more shame!) we step into INTENTION, even when it is hard we stop making hard things harder (and being a mom martyr) we look for ways to enjoy this and be the MOM WE ARE Step into the empowerment of being a MOM ON PURPOSE even when your kids don't listen, even if you feel overwhelmed, even if you feel like every day is groundhog day. Let's do the work of being a Mom on Purpose (MOM ON PURPOSE BOOTCAMP) Simple Pleasure of the Week (as inspired by Red Light/Green Light from the Popcast with Knox and Jaime) This week my simple pleasure is the author Isabel Allende - who I consider to be part poet and part researcher I have read and loved Long Petal of the Sea and Daughter of Fortune ALL THE OTHER LINKS MENTIONED Making motherhood harder than it needs to be (Mom Martyr) (Episode 67) The Hustle for Happiness (Episode 66)
Author Samantha Skelly shares an excerpt from her book, "Hungry for Happiness" Episode 1868: An Excerpt from the book Hungry for Happiness by Samantha Skelly Samantha Skelly is a 7-figure entrepreneur, sought after international speaker, best-selling author, and wellness coaching expert. As a leading authority on disordered eating and body image issues, Samantha has made it her life's mission to empower women to overcome their struggles with food and body so they can live happy, authentic, and fulfilling lives. More about the book can be found here: https://www.hungryforhappiness.com Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Author Samantha Skelly shares an excerpt from her book, "Hungry for Happiness" Episode 1868: An Excerpt from the book Hungry for Happiness by Samantha Skelly Samantha Skelly is a 7-figure entrepreneur, sought after international speaker, best-selling author, and wellness coaching expert. As a leading authority on disordered eating and body image issues, Samantha has made it her life's mission to empower women to overcome their struggles with food and body so they can live happy, authentic, and fulfilling lives. More about the book can be found here: https://www.hungryforhappiness.com Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Author Samantha Skelly shares an excerpt from her book, "Hungry for Happiness" Episode 1868: An Excerpt from the book Hungry for Happiness by Samantha Skelly Samantha Skelly is a 7-figure entrepreneur, sought after international speaker, best-selling author, and wellness coaching expert. As a leading authority on disordered eating and body image issues, Samantha has made it her life's mission to empower women to overcome their struggles with food and body so they can live happy, authentic, and fulfilling lives. More about the book can be found here: and in and join our online community: Interested in advertising on the show? Visit Ten Ten's limited-edition collection of diamond engagement rings is available now at
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Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning podcast, episode #101, where we will review highlights from the past 100 episodes, that began in June 2019, with a behind the scenes lens, where we will take a look at the results created from this podcast, with the goal to inspire listeners to not just implement the ideas offered in each episode, but to think about what Horacio Sanchez from EPISODE #74 reminded me this week, of “the impact possible when you have an idea, nurture it, and watch it grow.” (Horacio Sanchez, EPISODE #74[i]).My name is Andrea Samadi, and if you haven’t met me yet, I’m a former educator who created this podcast to bring the most current neuroscience research, along with high performing experts who have risen to the top of their field, with specific strategies or ideas that you can implement immediately, whether you are an educator, or working in the corporate space, to take your results to the next level. Before we get to the episode, and the highlights learned from our guests, I want to share some of the unexpected results that have come as a byproduct of this podcast to perhaps light a spark under anyone who might be thinking of new ways to create brand awareness, or market their business in 2021. If you have been thinking of ways that you can extend your voice, message and reach, I highly recommend this mode of delivery. I also want to thank everyone who has supported us with this mission, come on as a guest, or downloaded an episode. We wouldn’t exist without the guests who offer their time, expertise, and strategies designed to help our listeners (in over 132 countries) who tune in on a regular basis and take the ideas offered to make an impact locally in their schools, communities, businesses and workplaces. I appreciate the feedback and messages received via social media and email and look forward to the next 100 episodes. As long as there is still growth, I will continue to produce new episodes.So Here are 3 Lessons Learned Looking Back at the 100 Episodes.LESSON 1: WHEN THERE’S A NEED, CAN YOU PUT A SPIN ON IT?I saw a serious need in the area of social and emotional learning that was being implemented in schools around the country and the world, and many educators didn’t know the best way to begin their implementation. I thought it would be a good place to gather “best practices” from experts around the world to offer their ideas that we could all learn from and apply to our own lives.But I knew I needed a bigger idea than just a podcast about social emotional learning in our schools, or emotional intelligence training in our workplaces. Too many people were already doing this. But not that many people were teaching the basics of practical neuroscience as it relates to this topic. The idea to combine neuroscience and social/emotional learning came with the thought that “success in life, and in college and career specifically, relies on student’s cognitive, (the core skills your brain uses to think, read, remember, and pay attention) social and interpersonal skills, (including the ability to navigate through social situations, resolve conflicts, show respect towards others, self-advocate and learn how to work on a team with others) and emotional development (including the ability to recognize and manage one’s emotions, demonstrate empathy for others and cope with stress).” In the corporate world, these skills aren’t new, but they are “newly important” and of high urgency to develop in our future generations. I’ve mentioned this quote before but think it’s important enough to repeat. A recent survey showed that 58 percent of employers say college graduates aren’t adequately prepared for today’s workforce, and those employers noted a particular gap in social and emotional skills. This is where our goal with this podcast began—to close this gap by exploring six social and emotional learning competencies as a springboard for discussion and tie in how an understanding of our brain can facilitate these strategies. AHA! MOMENT with LESSON 1That’s really how I took the need, put a spin on it, and came up with the title Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning in 2016 (3 years before launching the podcast) when I first began presenting on this topic. This title drew the session on the introduction to practical neuroscience to fill up with standing room only, at the YRDSB Quest Conference, in Toronto, Canada. This was my first presentation on the topic, and I knew at that moment that there was a serious interest in this topic.Back then, I was working one on one with one of the leading neuroscience researchers in the country, Mark Robert Waldman, and he had just finished writing his book Neurowisdom: The New Brain Science of Money, Happiness and Success[ii], When he shared his research with me, I saw how practical neuroscience could help people to gain a deeper understanding of how to create change from the brain level and impact their social and emotional thinking and began to write the outline for the vision I saw. I also found Dr. Lori Desautels this year, who is now a good friend and supporter of our work.This was how we took a need and put a spin on it. The rest is history.LESSON 2: THINK IMPACT vs INCOME: GIVER’S GAINAfter the first few months of releasing episodes, I heard from so many people who wanted to know “how did you launch this idea,” and asked about some best practices as they began thinking of ways to replicate the results that inevitably come when you put in consistent daily effort that turns into weekly and then monthly effort until it’s no longer effort, but what you do every day, habitually. If you want to know if launching a podcast would work for you, message me and I can send you some ideas on how to get started, but my first tip would be that you should pick a topic that you love, something that you won’t mind putting in the time and effort to learn more about, as this is what you will be immersed in on a daily basis.I heard a few times “How do you make money with a podcast?” and that’s a great question and why I wanted the second lesson to focus on the impact you will have, not the income. When you have enough listeners, you can earn money from sponsorships and ads, but the key is to use the podcast as a tool to drive people to your programs and services. Doors will start to open for you in ways that you never imagined. I heard Max Lugavere (an American television personality and health and wellness writer) talking about these incredible types of results at about the 2-year mark of his podcast on Dhru Purohit’s Broken Brain Podcast[iii]. The income will come once you put your focus on service and helping others to achieve their goals.This is exactly the same concept as writing a book. Most people who dream of writing a book, think that it will take off like the Harry Potter Series, and they will be set, riding off into the sunset as a millionaire. The truth is that most authors never sell more than a few hundred copies of their books, and for it to become a best seller, it should reach 10,000 copies sold in a week. This is easier to do when selling larger volumes (like to schools or organizations that want your book) but not easy at all to do when selling books one at a time, relying on Amazon as your distribution service. Authors know that books, like a podcast, are just a tool to get your message out there. Since I have released content both ways, I can say from experience that putting your best content out into the world, for FREE, with the idea of helping people, will yield better results than thinking of selling your ideas before anyone even knows who you are.AHA! MOMENT with LESSON 2This podcast was actually originally going to be an educational course, written for a publisher, but a turn of events had me decide to release this content in the form of a podcast for FREE, to be used by anyone who needed these resources. What was interesting is that when I put a focus on the IMPACT I wanted to create, rather than the INCOME it would give me back in return, something magical happened. Max Lugavere mentioned it happened for him at the 2-year mark, and I would have to say it happened for me around the 100th episode mark after just a year and seven months. The opportunities came disguised as consistent, daily, effort and work.LESSON 3: MASTER PROLIFIC QUALITY OUTPUT (PQO).I heard this statement for years, until this experience made me finally understand it. Brendon Burchard, the author of the book High Performance Habits talks about how “High performers have mastered the art of prolific quality output (PQO). They produce more high-quality output than their peers over the long term, and that is how they become more effective, better known, more remembered. They aim their attention and consistent efforts toward PQO and minimize any distractions (including opportunities) that would steal them away from their craft” (Burchard, 2017[iv]). Over the years, I never really understood what PQO meant. I listened to Brendon explain it a few times, and he would give the example of “Beyonce, who puts out hit after hit, or Ralph Lauren who creates luxury and designer product after product, or even Seth Godin who creates blog post after blog post.” There’s also the WakeUpIt’sDayOne Blog who explains PQO as it relates to athletes as “the type of things you typically don’t see an immediate reward with or have to repeat on a daily basis. Think about Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, Lebron James, Tom Brady – the greatest athletes of all time. When you research them and understand how they became who they are today, all you ever read is that they focused on the fundamental things that improved their overall physical and mental skills[v]” their PQO—and I would add consistently, on a daily basis.AHA! MOMENT with LESSON 3Then I thought, what is my PQO? What is my output? What am I creating day in and day out? I’ve always been creating content, but it hit me after I had been producing episodes consistently for a year, that my PQO was the podcast episodes. I had created a certain standard with each episode that included the fact that each one had to be my best effort. If I wasn’t ready to interview someone, or had not researched enough, I would not produce the episode until it hit that standard.I also saw the importance of creating a video interview where I could edit in images and text to explain what the person I was interviewing was talking about. Many times, the concepts discussed are difficult to understand with words alone, so this became another standard. The final standard was that each interview had to be produced and released either that same day, or no longer than 2 days after. Waiting too long in production destroys the momentum created by the interview, so this meant many times that editing went into the night and researching early morning and weekends. Many content producers outsource their video or audio editing and production, but to date, each of the episodes have been produced and edited by yours truly. We will see what happens with this over the next 100 episodes.If you want to make an impact that goes beyond what your mind can imagine, a global impact, you need to have mastered Prolific Quality Output. Do YOU know what YOUR PQO is?Now that we have looked at some of the results created from this podcast, that really were unexpected, this episode will take a closer look at some lessons learned from the speakers along the way, as they relate to the 6 social and emotional competencies and how we tied in a connection to practical neuroscience for improved productivity and results.After each interview, I brainstormed the most important points learned with my husband, since he is also in the field of education. He always asks “what did you learn from this speaker” and there’s always 2-5 AHA points that definitely surprised me. I love making connections between the speakers and mapping out what each one says to other episodes. We really are connected, and what one person says, connects to what someone else will say in a later episode. I’m always looking for ways to take knowledge and make it applicable for anyone who is willing to apply it and use it.Just a note: Even though I had a written outline for the podcast, it did take a turn towards health and wellness close to the end of 2020, which I think was important and necessary. I will pull out examples used from our speakers in the following areas:EXPERTS WHO:Demonstrate Practical Neuroscience to Improve ResultsDemonstrate the Social and Emotional Learning Competencies (Mindset, Self-Regulation, Self-Awareness, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Decision-Making).Explain SEL in the EDUCATIONAL SETTINGAre Involved with PHYSICAL HEALTH, WELLNESS AND NUTRITIONLESSONS LEARNED FROM PRACTICAL NEUROSCIENCETHE POWER IN LEARNING ABOUT HOW OUR AMAZING BRAINS WORK: This area is where I spent the most time on the podcast, making sure we had a variety of experts, many who are well known with their books and research, to make a case for the importance of learning the basics of neuroscience to improve our productivity and results.Whether it was tips from 15-year-old Chloe Amen on how you can “Change Your Brain and Change Your Grades,” neuroscientist Friederike Fabritius on ways to “Achieve Peak Performance,” Dr. John Medina on his “Brain Rules” or Dr. Lori Desautels on the power of implementing neuroscience in today’s schools, the one person who tied everything together was Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang with her research that shows “The Brain Basis for Integrated Social, Emotional, and Academic Development.” Her work shows how emotions and social relationships drive learning, bringing the entire podcast full circle as Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning. I saw the importance of these 2 topics, and Mary Helen can prove why they are so important, with her work at the University of SCA in her Center for Affective Neuroscience, Development, Learning and Education (CANDLE LAB). We will continue to bring more lessons that tie practical neuroscience to social, emotional and academic development in our future episodes as this really is the future of education. What was interesting to note in this area was that EPISODE #68: Neuroscience of Personal Change with Stephen R Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” was the #1 most downloaded EPISODE with over 1100 downloads, showing me that people want to make this connection linking neuroscience to success and of the POWER IN LEARNING ABOUT HOW OUR AMAZING BRAINS WORK.LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE 6 SEL COMPETENCIES SEL COMPETENCY: MINDSET“A great attitude does more than turn on the lights in our worlds, it seems to magically connect us to all sorts of serendipitous opportunities that were somehow absent before the change.” Earl Nightingale, author of Think and Grow Rich Frank Shankwitz, from EPISODE #40 has modeled what happens when you keep a good mental mindset, for the course of his life. So much so, that they made a movie about his life, called Wish Man, that is based on Frank’s life story (he was a motorcycle cop in Arizona who was haunted by the traumatic separation from his father when he was a boy. After surviving a near-fatal accident, he finds hope with a terminally ill boy, who reunites him with his father. To honor this boy, Frank creates the Make a Wish Foundation, and continues to live a life of honor every day. Nothing can tear this man down. Follow him on social media and you will see for yourself of the importance of a “great mental attitude.” SEL COMPETENCY: SELF-REGULATION with PERSISTENCE and PERSEVERANCE“Success has to do with deliberate practice. Practice must be focused, determined, and in the environment where there’s feedback.” Malcolm GladwellDr. John Dunlosky from EPISODE #37 started this topic off with his years of research that showed that “deliberate practice” was one of the most effective learning strategies, vs cramming for a test. We’ve all heard this and know that knowledge will be retained and recalled more efficiently when it’s learned over a period of time. Todd Woodcroft, the former assistant coach to the Winnipeg Jets, current Head Coach to the University of Vermont Catamounts[vi], from EPISODE #38 puts John Dunlosky’s theory into practice as he explained that the “daily grind in the NHL” begins with “hard work” being a baseline of what is expected of each player, and that to rise above this baseline, players must embrace certain daily habits, without complaining of the work, knowing that “things don’t get easier as you get better, they get harder” with the repetition of these important skills.Dalip Shekhawat further reinforced Dunlosky’s research with his interview detailing the preparation involved in climbing Mount Everest, and neuroscientist Stephanie Faye from EPISODE #39 shares why this spaced repetition is so important at the brain level when she explains how the neural pathways are formed with this daily, consistent practicing of skill. SEL COMPETENCY: SELF-AWARENESS with MENTAL HEALTH and WELL-BEING“When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.” Ralph EllisonMoving into the 3rd SEL competency, self-awareness, this was the area that received the most downloads. The second most downloaded episode was my interview with my mentor, Bob Proctor, that shares where this idea began over 20 years ago. The third most downloaded episode was my solo lesson with a deep dive into everything I learned working directly with Bob, in the seminar industry for 6 years.Many of the speakers interviewed in this area came from the connections made from these speakers that I met in the late 1990s. It was here that I first saw the power of these social and emotional learning skills with 12 young teens, who would inspire me to keep moving forward with this work.This section is full of speakers, leaders, entrepreneurs of all ages who have a vision, like I do, for change with our educational system.EPISODE #66 Bob Proctor #2 MOST DOWNLOADED EPISODE on “Social and Emotional Learning: Where it all Started for Andrea Samadi”EPISODE #67 “Expanding Your Awareness with a Deep Dive into the Most Important Concepts Learned from Bob Proctor Seminars” (Solo Lesson by Andrea Samadi)EPISODE #68 The Neuroscience of Personal Change with Stephen R. Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People” (Solo Lesson with Andrea Samadi)#1 MOST DOWNLOADED EPISODE with over 1100 downloads SOCIAL AWARENESS/RELATIONSHIPS/DECISION-MAKINGThese 3 SEL competencies are important with solo lessons for each topic. Greg Wolcott, the author of the book www.significant72.com was dominant in this area. I will mention an aha moment with his work in the next section.LESSONS LEARNED FROM EXPERTS IN SEL/EDUCATION TAKE ACTION, EVEN WHEN YOU AREN’T READY. My first guest speaker was my husband, Majid Samadi, who always is there to offer ideas, suggestions and support with all of my projects, so of course when I needed to interview someone to launch this idea, I asked him to be my first guest. If you go back to EPISODE #1 that covers “The Why Behind Launching an SEL or Emotional Intelligence Program in Your School or Workplace” you will hear me interview him on his thoughts, from the point of view of someone who spends most of his time, working in schools across the country, as the Regional Vice President of Sales for an Educational Publishing Company. This interview happened 5 minutes after he walked in the door after getting off a flight, I think from LA, and he put his suit jacket on my desk, and I handed him a sheet of questions and said “Answer these and talk into the mic.” I’m sure he had been working since early that morning, and it was well into the evening when we recorded this, but he did it, without rehearsing his answers, or spending time preparing. We launched the podcast when we weren’t 100% ready because if we didn’t, I’m sure I would still be spending my days planning. Take action, even when you aren’t ready.PAY ATTENTION TO EVERYTHING AND EVERYONE: SMALL DETAILS CAN LEAD TO BIG DISCOVERIES AND RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST My second interview was with educator, Ron Hall, from Valley Day School (who I found from an article I saw through Linkedin, and reached out to him hoping he would say yes to being a guest on the show). He agreed, and we have remained in contact ever since. Something funny to mention is that I had just started using Zoom for these interviews, a year before everyone would be using Zoom, and I hadn’t mastered the audio yet. There was a setting on my end that I needed to fix, and finally figured it out, but I’ll never forget the stress of not being able to hear my first guest for a good 30 minutes (could have been longer) as he tried everything on his end to fix the audio, that we finally figured out was on my end. Once we figured it all out, Ron spoke about how he launched neuroscience into his school with one of his major influencers being an author and speaker named Horacio Sanchez. When I created the video for Ron’s interview, I added an image of Horacio as he explained his story. This became important a year later, when I was introduced to Horacio Sanchez from Corwin Press Publishers for Episode #74. With each person you meet, whether in your life, or work, it’s important to pay attention to small details that can lead to something important to you later on. Always develop and maintain relationships as you never know how that person could be of assistance to you, or you to them, at some point in the future. I’m forever grateful for Ron Hall being my first guest, for staying in touch with me, and for the introduction to Horacio Sanchez, who I’m working with now on another project. GRATEFUL FOR BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST.KEEP LEARNING AND DON’T GET IN YOUR OWN WAY: One of my early interviews was with Greg Wolcott, and assistant superintendent from Chicago, and the author the book Significant 72[vii]. I had been following Greg’s work since I heard him on an SEL webinar in 2016, where he explained how he was building relationships in schools across the country. Greg quickly became an incredible supporter of the podcast after our interview and referred me to many other guests. We became friends, and kept in touch as each episode was released, he would let me know how useful the information was for the educators he was working with, as he brainstormed the ways that the episodes were helping him. This gave me belief in the content, as I saw it being applied, and made me realize that it was crazy that I was nervous interviewing Greg, who would become an incredible support, leading me to step out of my own way, and into a path of greater opportunity down the line. Reminding me to KEEP LEARNING AND DON’T GET IN YOUR OWN WAY!LESSONS LEARNED FROM HEALTH/NUTRITIONWhen I launched this podcast, I had no idea I was going to even go in the direction of health, wellbeing and nutrition. It just happened. Health is my #1 value, and something I put an incredible amount of time towards, so it wasn’t a surprise to me that when the Pandemic hit our world, I saw the importance of interviewing people who were putting a focus on their physical health as well as their mental health and well-being.I’ve always stayed close to my trainer, Kelly Schmidt, from episode #51, but when I watched a documentary on the health staples that were shown to prevent Alzheimer’s Disease, I decided that I needed to expand what I knew in this area. I took the 5 health staples and began looking for people I could contact who were experts in each of these areas. I met Luke DePron on Linkedin, who connected me to Dr. Stickler, and Momo Vuyisich. I reached out to Shane Creado from Dr. Daniel Amen’s Clinics, leading us to get our brain scans, learn more about the importance of sleep and finally, reached out to Jason Wittrock on Instagram, after his videos had inspired me to make changes with my diet a few years back.This set of interviews led me to moderate Podbean’s Wellness Week with Dr. Carolyn Leaf and John Kim, who you bet I am working on getting on the podcast for 2021.I hope you have enjoyed this review of our first 100 EPISODES. There is a lot of information to review, and many lessons that I plan on revisiting over the holidays as a review. I’ll definitely be reviewing EPISODE #66 The Neuroscience of Personal Change (our #1 episode) and will be planning Season 5. Please do send me a message via social media, or email andrea@achieveit360.com and let me know what episodes you have liked, so I can be sure that I am producing the best content I can for you.See you next year.Health Staple 1: Daily Exercise (Luke DePron)Health Staple 2: Getting Good Quality Sleep (Dr. Shane Creado)Health Staple 3: Eating a Healthy Diet (Dr. Daniel Stickler).Health Staple 4: Optimizing our Microbiome (Momo Vuyisich)Health Staple 5: Intermittent Fasting (Jason Wittrock) EXPERTS WHO DEMONSTRATE PRACTICAL NEUROSCIENCE TO IMPROVE RESULTS:EPISODE #11: 15-year-old Chloe Amen on how to “Change Your Brain, Change Your Grades”EPISODE #17: Harvard Researcher Jenny Woo on “The Latest Research, Brain Facts, Myths, Growth Mindset, Memory and Cognitive Biases”EPISODE #26: Simple Strategies for Overcoming the Pitfalls of Your Brain(Solo Lesson by Andrea Samadi) to Prepare for EPISODE #27EPISODE #27: Friederike Fabritius on “Achieving Peak Performance”EPISODE #28: Dr. Daniel Siegel on “Mindsight: The Basis of Social and Emotional Intelligence”EPISODE #30: Mark Robert Waldman on “12 Brain-Based Experiential Learning and Living Principles”EPISODE #35: How to Use Your Brain to Break Bad Habits (Solo Lesson by Andrea Samadi)EPISODE #42 Dr. John Medina on “Implementing Brain Rules in the Schools and Workplaces of the Future”EPISODE #43 Deep Dive into Dr. John Medina’s Brain Rules(Solo Lesson by Andrea Samadi)EPISODE #44 Andrea Samadi’s “12 Mind-Boggling Discoveries About the Brain”(Solo Lesson by Andrea Samadi)EPISODE #46: As Close to Mind Reading as Brain Science Gets “Developing and Using Theory of Mind in Your Daily Life”EPISODE #48: Brain Network Theory : Using Neuroscience to Stay Productive During Times of Change and Chaos (Solo Lesson by Andrea Samadi)EPISODE #56: Dr. Lori Desautels on her new book “Connections Over Compliance: Rewiring Our Perceptions of DisciplineEPISODE #57: Taking Initiative: Your Brain and Change and Your Mentors(Solo Lesson by Andrea Samadi)EPISODE #58: James MacDiardmid and Natasha Davis on "The Wise Emotional Fitness Program" (Virtual Reality).EPISODE #59: Suzanne Gundersen on “Putting the Polyvagal Theory into Practice”EPISODE #60: The Science and Benefits of Dan Siegel’s “Wheel of Awareness Meditation” (Solo Lesson by Andrea Samadi)EPISODE #68: Neuroscience of Personal Change with Stephen R Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” (#1 EPISODE with over 1100 downloads)EPISODE #69: Ben Ampil on “Using Your Brain to Manage Your Behavior and Results”EPISODE #73: Chris Manning on "Using Neurowisdom to Improve Your Learning and Success in Life."EPISODE #78: David A Sousa on “How the Brain Learns”EPISODE #81 Critical Thinking and The Brain (Solo Lesson by Andrea Samadi)EPISODE #82 Doug Sutton “How a Brain Scan Changed My Life” PART 1EPISODE #83 What Exactly is a Brain Scan and Can it Change Your Life PART 2 (Solo Lesson with Andrea Samadi) EPISODE #84 Brain Scan Results PART 3 (Solo Lesson by Andrea Samadi)EPISODE #85: Dr. Sarah McKay on “High Performing Brain Health Strategies That We Should All Know and Implement”EPISODE #88: Dr. Andrew Newberg on “Neurotheology, Spect Scans and Strategies for the Aging Brain”EPISODE #97: Kirun Goy and Samuel Holston on “The Neuroscience Behind Our Habits, Addictions, Love and Fears.”EPISODE #98 Dr. Dawson Church on “The Science Behind Meditation: Rewiring Your Brain for Happiness”EPISODE #100: Mary Helen Immordino-Yang on “The Neuroscience of Social and Emotional Learning” EXPERTS WHO DEMONSTRATE THE 6 SEL COMPETENCIES: MINDSETEPISODE #20: Coaching a Growth Mindset: Strategies for Overcoming Obstacles and Cognitive Bias (Solo Lesson by Andrea Samadi)EPISODE #40 Frank Shankwitz on “Lessons from the Wishman Movie”EPISODE #49: Dr. Jeffrey Magee on “Managing Fear, Focus and Strategy During Challenging Times”EPISODE #52: “Igniting Your Personal Leadership to Build Resiliency”(Solo Lesson by Andrea Samadi—Inspired by Dr. Bruce Perry). EPISODE #55: Torsten Nicolini on “Working Smart: How to Improve Productivity and Efficiency at Work”EPISODE #61 Maria Natapov on “Building Autonomy, Self-Confidence, Connection and Resiliency Within our Children”EPISODE #73 Chris Manning Ph. D on “Using Neurowisdom to Improve Your Learning and Success in Life”EPISODE #74 Horacio Sanchez who Addresses Race, Culture and How to Apply Brain Science to Improve Instruction and School Climate”EPISODE #86 University of Phoenix President Peter Cohen on “A Positive Vision for K-12 and Higher Ed Campuses”EPISODE #99 Irene Lyon on “The Science Behind Trauma and a Healthy Immune System” SELF-REGULATION with PERSISTENCE and PERSEVERANCEEPISODE #14: Self-Regulation: The Foundational Learning Skill for Future Success(Solo Lesson by Andrea Samadi)EPISODE #37: Dr. John Dunlosky on “Improving Student Success: Some Principles from Cognitive Science”EPISODE #38: Former Assistant Coach to the Winnipeg Jets Todd Woodcroft on “The Daily Grind in the NHL”EPISODE #39 Stephanie Faye on “Using Neuroscience to Improve our Mindset, Self-Regulation and Self-Awareness”EPISODE #45: Dalip Shekhawit on “Life Lessons Learned from Summiting Mount Everest”EPISODE #53: Self-Regulation and Your Brain: How to Bounce Back Towards Resiliency (Solo Lesson by Andrea Samadi)EPISODE #70 Self-Regulation and Behavior Change-Andrea Samadi solo lesson on David R Hawkins’ “Power vs Force” (4th MOST DOWNLOADED EPISODE)CASE STUDIESEPISODE #13: Teen Artist Sam Roberts on “Winning a 4-Year Prestigious Leadership Scholarship at the University of AR Fort Smith.”EPISODE #68: Donte Dre Winrow on “Breaking into a Challenging Career Path”EPISODE #50: Shark Tank Season 1 Success Story Tiffany Krumins on “Life After Shark Tank”SELF-AWARENESS with MENTAL HEALTH and WELL-BEING EPISODE #6: Helen Maffini from the Mindful Peace Summits on “Launching Mindfulness and Meditation in Our Schools”EPISODE #8: 14- year-old Adam Avin on “Improving Well-Being and Mental Health in Our Schools”EPISODE #21: Spencer Taylor on his Educational Documentary “The Death of Recess”EPISODE #23: Understanding the Difference Between Your Mind and Your Brain(Solo Lesson by Andrea Samadi)EPISODE #25: Mindfulness and Meditation Expert Mick Neustadt on “How Meditation and Mindfulness Changes Your Life”EPISODE #29: How to Re-Wire Your Brain for Happiness and Well-BeingEPISODE #31: Nik Halik on “Overcoming Adversity to Create an Epic Life”EPISODE #32: John Assaraf on “Brain Training, The Power of Repetition, Resourcefulness and the Future”EPISODE #33: Kent Healy on “Managing Time, Our Greatest Asset”EPISODE #34: Chris Farrell on “Actionable Strategies for High Achievers to Improve Daily Results”EPISODE #65 Dr. Barbara Schwarck on “Using Energy Psychology and Emotional Intelligence to Improve Leadership in the Workplace”EPISODE #66 Bob Proctor on “Social and Emotional Learning: Where it all Started for Andrea Samadi” #2 MOST DOWNLOADED EPISODEEPISODE #67 “Expanding Your Awareness with a Deep Dive into the Most Important Concepts Learned from Bob Proctor Seminars” (Solo Lesson by Andrea Samadi)EPISODE #68 The Neuroscience of Personal Change with Stephen R. Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People” (Solo Lesson with Andrea Samadi) #1 MOST DOWNLOADED EPISODE with over 1100 downloadsEPISODE #80 Samantha Wettje on “Mitigating the Negative Effects of ACES with Her 16 Strong Project”EPISODE #92 Sarah Peyton on “Brain Network Theory, Default Mode Network, Anxiety and Emotion Regulation.”EPISODE #95 Dr. Sandy Gluckman on “Reversing Children’s Behavior and Mood Problems” SOCIAL AWARENESSEPISODE #5: Social Awareness: How to Change Your Social Brain (Solo Lesson with Andrea Samadi)RELATIONSHIP SKILLSEPISODE #7: Greg Wolcott on “Building Relationships in Today’s Schools”EPISODE #9: Using Your Brain to Build and Sustain Effective Relationships (Solo Lesson with Andrea Samadi)DECISION-MAKINGEPISODE #9: Using Your Brain to Build and Sustain Effective Relationships (Solo Lesson with Andrea Samadi)EXPERTS IN SEL AND EDUCATIONEPISODE #1: Majid and Andrea Samadi on “The Why Behind Implementing an SEL or Emotional Intelligence Training Program in Our Schools and Workplaces”EPISODE #2: Self-Awareness: Know Thyself (Solo Lesson with Andrea Samadi)EPISODE #3: Ron Hall from Valley Day School on “Launching Your Neuro-educational Program”EPISODE #4: Jennifer Miller on “Building Connections with Parents and Educators”EPISODE #12: Clark McKown on “SEL Assessments Made Simple”EPISODE #16: Dr. Lori Desautels and Michael McKnight on “The Future of Educational Neuroscience in Our Schools and Communities”EPISODE #18: Kenneth Kohutek, PhD on his new book “Chloe and Josh Learn Grit”EPISODE #19: Bob Jerus on “Emotional Intelligence Training and Suicide Prevention”EPISODE #22: Marc Brackett on his new book “Permission to Feel”EPISODE #24: Dr. Jeff Rose on “Leadership, Innovation and the Future”EPISODE #36: James Nottingham on “The Importance of Challenge with Learning”EPISODE #40: Erik Francis on “How to Use Questions to Promote Cognitive Rigor, Thinking and Learning”EPISODE #47: Erik Francis on “Transitioning Teaching and Learning in the Classroom to Home”EPISODE #54: David Adams on “ A New Vision for Education: Living Up to the Values We Want for Our Next Generation.”EPISODE #62: CEO of CASEL Karen Niemi on “Tools and Strategies to Enhance and Expand SEL in our Schools and Communities”EPISODE #63: Hans Appel on “Building an Award Winning Culture in Your School or Organization”EPISODE #64: Greg Wolcott on “Making Connections Between Neuroscience and SEL”EPISODE #75 Maurice J Elias on “Boosting Emotional Intelligence Through Sports, Academics and Character”EPISODE #76 Michael B Horn on “Using a Positive Lens to Explore Change and the Future of Education”EPISODE #77 Doug Fisher/Nancy Frey on “Developing and Delivering High Quality Distance Learning for Students”EPISODE #79 Eric Jensen on “Strategies for Reversing the Impact of Poverty and Stress on Student Learning:”EPISODE #91 Drs. Jessica and John Hannigan on “SEL From a Distance: Tools and Processes for Anytime, Anywhere.” EXPERTS IN PHYSICAL HEALTH, WELLNESS and NUTRITIONEPISODE #51: Kelly Schmidt on “Easy to Implement Fitness and Nutrition Tips”Jason Wittrock on “Nutrition, Intermittent Fasting and the Ketogenic Diet”EPISODE #71 Self-Regulation and Sleep with Dr. Shane Creado’s “ Peak Sleep Performance for Athletes” (Solo Lesson by Andrea Samadi)EPISODE #72 Dr. Shane Creado on “Sleep Strategies That Will Guarantee a Competitive Advantage”EPISODE #87 The Top 5 Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Prevention Strategies (Solo Lesson with Andrea Samadi)EPISODE #89 Dr. Erik Won on “Groundbreaking Technology That is Changing the Future of Mental Health”EPISODE #90 Luke DePron on “Neuroscience, Health, Fitness and Growth”EPISODE #93 Momo Viyisich on “Improving the Microbiome, Preventing and Reversing Chronic Disease”EPISODE #94 Jason Wittrock on “Nutrition, Intermittent Fasting and the Ketogenic Diet”EPISODE #96 Dr. Daniel Stickler on “Expanding Awareness for Limitless Peak Performance, Health, Longevity and Intelligence.”BONUS EPISODE: Top 5 Health Staples and Review of Season 1-4(Solo Episode by Andrea Samadi)EPISODE #82 "How a Brain Scan Changed My Life" With Doug Sutton PART 1EPISODE # 83 "What is a SPECT Scan and How Can it Change Your Life?" PART 2 (with Andrea Samadi)EPISODE #84 "Brain Scan Results" with Andrea Samadi PART 3 Each Season at a Glance:Season 1: Consists of 33 episodes that begin with introducing six the social and emotional competencies (building a growth mindset, making responsible decisions, becoming self-aware, increasing social-awareness, managing emotions and behavior and developing relationships) along with an introduction to cognitive skills that I call Neuroscience 101 where we introduce some of the most important cognitive strategies, or the core skills your brain uses to think, remember and pay attention. CONTENT: In this season, you will learn about understanding your mind vs your brain, mindfulness and meditation, the 3 parts of your brain, achieving peak performance, and improving awareness, mindsight, rewiring your brain for happiness, and experiential learning. We interviewed Ron Hall from Valley Day School who talked about how he launched his neuroeducation program into his school, Jennifer Miller on “Building Connections with Parents and Educators,” Helen Maffini on her Mindful Peace Summit and “Launching Mindfulness and Meditation in our Schools,” Greg Wolcott on “Building Relationships in Today’s Classrooms,” 14 year old Adam Avin on “Improving Our Mental Health in Our Schools,” Clark McKown from xSEL Labs on “SEL Assessments” and how we can actually measure these skills, Sam Roberts on her experience of “Winning a 4 Year Prestigious Scholarship” using these skills, Donte Winrow on “Breaking into a Challenging Career Path” with the application of these skills immediately after graduating from high school, Dr. Lori Desautels and Michael McKnight on “The Future of Educational Neuroscience in Today’s Schools,” Harvard researcher Jenny Woo on “The Latest Research, Brain Facts and Myths, Growth Mindset, Memory and Cognitive Biases,” Psychologist Dr. Kenneth Kohutek on his new book “Chloe and Josh Learn Grit,” Psychologist Bob Jerus on “Suicide Prevention and Emotional Intelligence Training,” Spencer Taylor on his “Death of Recess Educational Documentary” featuring Carol Dweck and Sir Ken Robinson, Marc Brackett on his powerful book “Permission to Feel,” former Superintendent Dr. Jeff Rose on “Leadership, Innovation and the Future,” Mick Neustadt on “How Meditation and Mindfulness Can Change Your Life,” Friederike Fabritius from Germany on “Achieving Peak Performance with the Brain in Mind,” Dr. Daniel Siegel on “Mindsight: The Basis for Social and Emotional Intelligence,” my mentor and neuroscience researcher Mark Robert Waldman on “12 Brain-Based Experiential Learning and Living Principles,” Nik Halik on “Overcoming Adversity to Create an Epic Life,” and John Assaraf on “Brain Training, the Power of Repetition, Resourcefulness and the Future.” Season 2: These 33 episodes build on the strategies from Season 1, with high level guests who tie in social, emotional, interpersonal and cognitive strategies to increase results in schools, sports and the workplace. You will learn about the power of repetition, challenge, creativity, using your brain to break bad habits, how the brain ties into mindset, self-regulation, and self-awareness, cognitive rigor, thinking, learning, brain rules for schools and the workplace, the theory of mind, brain network theory, personal leadership, taking initiative, resiliency, the science behind mindfulness/meditation and your values. CONTENT: You will hear from Chris Farrell on “Strategies for High Achievers,” James Nottingham on “The Importance of Challenge with Learning,” Dr. John Dunlosky on “Improving Student Success,” Todd Woodcroft on “The Daily Grind in the NHL,” Stefanie Faye on “Using Neuroscience to Improve our Mindset, Self-Regulation, and Self-Awareness,” the Co-Founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Frank Shankwitz on “Lessons from the Wish Man Movie,” Erik Francis on “How to Use Questions to Promote Cognitive Rigor, Thinking and Learning,” Dr. John Medina on “Implementing Brain Rules in the Schools and Workplaces of the Future,” Dalip Shekhawat on “Life Lessons Learned from Summiting Mount Everest,” Dr. Jeff Magee on “Managing Fear, Focus and Strategy During Challenging Times,” Tiffany Krumins on “Life After Shark Tank,” Kelly Schmidt on Easy to Implement Fitness and Nutrition Tips,” David Adams on “A New Vision for Education,” Torsten Nicolini on “Working Smart,” Dr. Lori Desautels on her book “Connections Over Compliance,” The Wise Emotional Fitness Program delivered via virtual reality with James MacDiarmid and Natasha Davis all the way from Australia, Suzanne Gunderson on “Putting the Polyvagal Theory into Practice,” Maria Natapov on “Building Autonomy, Self-Confidence, Connection and Resiliency Within Our Children,” Casel President Karen Niemi on “Tools and Strategies to Enhance and Expand SEL in our Schools and Communities,” Hans Appel on “Building an Award Winning Culture in Your School or Organization,” Greg Wolcott on “Making Connections with Neuroscience and SEL,” Dr. Barbara Schwarck on “Using Energy Psychology and Emotional Intelligence to Improve Leadership in the Workplace,” and an Introduction to my first mentor, speaker, Bob Proctor on “Social and Emotional Learning: Where it All Started,” where I share how I began working with these skills over 20 years ago, along with a deep dive into some of the lessons learned from Bob Proctor’s Seminars.Season 3: These 14 episodes tie in some of the top authors in the world who connect their work to these social, emotional and cognitive skills, with clear examples for improved results, well-being and achievement within each episode.CONTENT: You will learn about the neuroscience of personal change with a deep dive into Dr. Stephen Covey’s “7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” (that’s currently the most downloaded episode) Self-Regulation and Behavior Change with David R Hawkins’ “Power vs Force,” Self-Regulation and Sleep with Dr. Shane Creado’s “Peak Sleep Performance for Athletes,” Chris Manning on using “Neurowisdom” to Improve Learning and Success in Life, Horatio Sanchez on “Resilience,” Maurice J Elias on “Social and Emotional and Character Development,” Michael B Horn on “Disrupting Education” and the future of education, Doug Fisher and Nancy Frey on “High Quality Distance Learning.” David A Sousa on “How the Brain Learns,” Eric Jensen on “Reversing the Impact of Poverty and Stress on Student Learning” and Samantha Wettje from Harvard on “Mitigating the Negative Effect of ACES.” I conclude this season with a solo lesson from me, on critical thinking and the brain, after being asked to create an episode on this topic for the corporate space. Season 4: These 18 episodes (82-100) that begin to tie in health, and mental health into the understanding of our brain, productivity and results. The shift to health on this podcast became apparent when we started to see how important our brain health is for our overall results. CONTENT: Everything that we do starts at the brain level, and we dive deep into this with our 3-part episodes on “How a Brain Scan Changed My Life” with a look at what we can learn from looking at our brain using a SPECT image brain scan. The interviews of this season mix in the power of education with an understanding of health and wellness. Dr. Sarah McKay agreed with Dr. Shane Creado (from Season 3) that sleep is one of the most important health strategies we can implement. It became apparent that there were 5 health staples that emerged as so powerful they were showing an impact on Alzheimer’s Prevention, so this season became a deep dive into these top 5 health staples (daily exercise, getting good quality and quantity sleep, eating a healthy diet, optimizing our microbiome and intermittent fasting). You will also hear from Dr. Andrew Newberg and his episode on Neurotheology, Dr. Erik Won and his ground -breaking technology that’s changing the future of mental health, Luke DePron, who is stretching the limits with neuroscience, health, fitness and growth, Sarah Peyton on “Brain Network Theory, Default Mode Network, Anxiety and Emotion Regulation,” Momo Vuyisich on “Preventing and Reversing Chronic Disease by Improving the Health of Your Microbiome,” Jason Wittrock on the Ketogentic Diet and Intermittent Fasting, and Dr. Sandy Gluckman on “Reversing Children’s Behavior and Mood Problems.” We also hear from behavior experts Drs. Jessica and John Hannigan on their new book “SEL From a Distance” that offers simple strategies for parents and educators who are working on implementing these SEL skills into their home or classroom, during the pandemic.When Season 4 took the direction of health, mental-health, and wellness, I began looking for guests to dive deeper into the Top 5 health staples that seemed to continue to emerge with each guest. Dr. Daniel Stickler came on with the topic of “Expanding Awareness for Limitless Peak Performance, Health, Longevity and Intelligence, Kirun Goy and Samuel Holston from the BrainTools Podcast on “The Neuroscience Behind our Habits, Addictions, Love/Fears,” Dr. Dawson Church on “The Science Behind Meditation: Rewiring Your Brain for Happiness,” Irene Lyon on “The Science Behind Trauma and a Healthy Immune System” and Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang on “The Neuroscience of Social and Emotional Learning.” REFERENCES:[i] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning EPISODE #74 with Horacio Sanchez https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/leading-brain-science-and-resiliency-expert-horatio-sanchez-on-how-to-apply-brain-science-to-improve-instruction-and-school-climate/[ii] Mark Robert Waldman and Chris Manning, Ph.D. Published Jan.31, 2017 https://www.amazon.com/NeuroWisdom-Brain-Science-Happiness-Success/dp/1682303055[iii] Drhu Purohit’s Broken Brain Podcast with Max Lugavere on “Building a Personal Brand” https://shows.acast.com/broken-brain/episodes/behind-the-scenes-max-lugavere-on-building-a-personal-brand[iv] High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard Published Sept.19, 2017 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072N6MQ5V/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1[v] WakeUpIt’sDayOne Blog https://wakeupitsdayone.com/2018/07/16/increase-productivity-habit-4-of-high-performers/[vi] Interview with Todd Woodcroft on Hockey Minds Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/hockey-minds-podcast/id1517330567#episodeGuid=https%3A%2F%2Fpinecast.com%2Fguid%2F7dcaf914-d44a-42e6-a9c5-bca89a40aff6[vii] Greg Wolcott www.significant72.com
Honore's work@haitianbasedSuritah's work@suritahteresaGwartzman'sAbove GroundAlicia KeysMaxwellErykah BaduJill ScottFloetryCollaboration with Erykah BaduSweet Like MangoJill Scott vs. Erykah BaduVerzuz InstagramCanada Arts CouncilOntario Arts CouncilToronto Arts CouncilLidia MonteroSolo ExhibitionAccess and Career Development GrantPodcast RecommendationRace Health and Happiness Episode 2 “Professor Akwatu Khenti discusses using optimism as armor, and public health solutions to gun violence”Black Lives MatterThanks for listening to Hopping the Fence a podcast dedicated to the fringes of the Canadian art scene.If you know a BIPOC artist you would like to hear interviewed, would like to correct / fact check a past episode or would like to chat feel free to send me a message on Instagram @hoppingthefence or by email rebeccaecasalino@gmail.com.Thanks to OCAD University for their financial support, my project supervisor Amish Morrell for his advice and guidance and Claudia Slogar Rick for all of her extra help. Original artwork for Hopping the Fence by Alex Gregory and original music by Jessica Price Eisner.
EPISODE 3 Free Will and Fate can be very confusing and affect everyone differently. Join Vincent and Francis on this week's episode as they discuss the similarities and differences between Fate and Free Will. They share their thoughts and opinions on the matter and how it affects other parts in life. Religion, love, decision making and many more things are brought up in this episode. Sources Mentioned: Ups and Downs of Happiness (Episode 2) youtube.com/channel/UC-tLyAaPbRZiYrOJxAGB7dQ (Pursuit of Wonder) Music: Better Days - LAKEY INSPIRED --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lncv/message
Notes:The Verbivore mentioned some of the story of how Inside Out came to be in the intro to this episode. Pete Docter, the director of Inside Out has done many interviews where he discusses the origin of the story idea, the brainstorming, and the hike that helped him reframe and salvage the story when it fell apart. Here are a couple of the many videos, podcast episodes and articles that helped in preparation for this episode:NY Times Article ‘Inside Out,’ Pixar’s New Movie From Pete Docter, Goes Inside the MindCollider Interview ‘Inside Out’ Director Pete Docter Explains Why They Kept Bing Bong Under WrapsThe Frame interview How a Father's Day stroll helped Pixar's Pete Docter crack the code for 'Inside Out'The Science of Happiness Episode 5: Walk Outside with Inside Out’s Pete DocterFable talked Pixar’s 22 Rules of Storytelling. This list is located in many places online, but here us one link to one copy of the list.Books Mentioned:Pixar Storytelling: Rules for Effective Storytelling Based on Pixar's Greatest Films 1st Edition by Dean MovshovitzHunted by Meagan SpoonerMusic from: https://filmmusic.io’Friendly day’ by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Happy Thanksgiving! This episode is coming out the day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday – a day of crazy deals and holiday shopping (which I have written a few articles about recently on my Inc column) including, Why Black Friday Is the Perfect Holiday Sale According to Neuroscience, Why Year End Is Actually a Bad Time to Send Gifts to Clients, and Why Offering a Deal at the Holidays Isn’t Right for Every Business and Should Always Be Done Thoughtfully. I’ve also been thoughtful about a year-end deal from The Brainy Business - and we’re having one! In honor of this episode, it will be called the Gratitude Discount (details below). Last year at this time, episode 23 was all about reciprocity and the benefits that come from giving gifts. While today’s episode is about gratefulness, there is a reason I brought up last year’s reciprocity episode to kick us off today. Gratefulness and reciprocity have an important thing in common…a tie that can bond them together…which is a feeling of happiness and joy. Doing things for others, giving things away, can help you to feel happier. And, as you learned in that episode on reciprocity, people want to give something in return; they can feel good from receiving AND from giving. It creates a nice virtuous cycle that I like to extend beyond the holiday season…though this is the perfect time of year to talk about this sort of thing. Reciprocity is the act of helping someone else to be a little happier. Giving away things, even in business, needs to be genuinely about that thing and not what you will get back. This episode explores how our brain filters for gratitude and how those principles can be applied in life and business. Show Notes: [02:07] Check out episode 23 on reciprocity (fab favorite!). [03:25] Gratefulness and giving can help us feel happier. [04:17] Giving away things, even in business, needs to be genuinely about that thing and not what you will get back. [05:13] Dan Gilbert shares what really makes us happy in his TED Talk. He found our brains systematically misjudge what will make us happy. [06:29] Studies found that a year after winning the lottery or becoming a paraplegic people had the same happiness levels. [07:11] People don't know what will make them happy. One of the most important things the human brain does is allow us to synthesize the future. [07:55] Natural happiness is a product of getting what you want. Synthetic happiness is what we get when we DON’T get what we wanted. [08:35] Synthetic happiness – not getting what you want but still being happy about where you are – is just as enduring and every bit as real to the brain as if you got exactly what you wanted (or thought you wanted). [08:57] We really and truly do create our own reality, and understanding how your brain looks at these situations can help you to be happier through a filter of gratitude. [10:30] Our brains reinforce our decisions. [11:27] You can be grateful and appreciate things and have them make you happier even if you don’t remember going through the process before. [11:55] There is such a thing as too much choice. “Freedom to choose is the opposite of happiness.” [14:31] Not getting what you want can make you just as happy – or happier – than if you had gotten what you set out for. Synthesized happiness is the same as natural happiness. [14:59] Lots of choice and opportunity to ruminate are a recipe for unhappiness. [15:16] Gratefulness comes before happiness. Gratitude is tied to happiness and helps people feel more positive emotions. [16:42] The benefits of gratitude filtering can impact all areas of life in a positive way. [17:34] When you are “filtering for gratitude” as I call it, you are resetting the way your subconscious is looking at the world around you – encouraging it to find good things happening so you will have something to write about at the end of the day or week. [18:08] Students who hand wrote a letter of gratitude had a huge boost in their happiness. [19:27] Our brains pay attention to what we write down, and it allows us to slow down and be thoughtful. [20:26] The BE Thoughtful Notebook will be released in early 2020. Get on the list! [21:01] Gratitude can also improve relationships. Sharing the good makes it easier to share the bad. [22:11] Do you want to be happier? Do you want to sleep better and be more creative? Do you want to make those around you happier, and increase performance on the job and off? Do you want better relationships and memory retention? [22:27] Then it's time to filter for gratitude and start writing down what you are grateful for. [22:49] The year end deal! Claim your spot and get discount pricing before it goes up at the end of the year! [26:09] If you get the pricing course and workshop bundle before the end of the year, which is only $699…you get the Brainy Mindset Course FREE! Use code BRAINY100OFF to get it for $599! Thanks for listening. Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show. Links and Resources: Here's Why Black Friday Is the Perfect Sale, According to Neuroscience Holidays Can Be the Worst Time to Send Client Gifts, According to Research. Here's What to Do Instead Does Your Business Need to Offer Holiday Deals? Contrary to Popular Belief, Maybe Not Episode 23. Behavioral Economics Foundations: Reciprocity Daniel Gilbert The Surprising Science of Happiness Dan Gilbert TED2004 Stumbling on Happiness Episode 75. The Littery – Interview with CEO Michael Manniche Episode 9. Behavioral Economics Foundations: Loss Aversion What Does It Take To Be Grateful? In Praise of Gratitude 5 Reasons Writing by Hand Is Good for the Brain and for Well-Being 4 Benefits of Writing By Hand for National Handwriting Day Three Ways That Handwriting With A Pen Positively Affects Your Brain 9 Incredible Ways Writing By Hand Benefits Our Bodies And Brains How Arianna Huffington, Tony Robbins and Oprah Winfrey Use Gratitude as a Strategy for Success Successful People Do This at the Beginning of the Day—Do You? BE Thoughtful Notebook Gratitude Discount Claim your spot and get discount pricing before it goes up at the end of the year! Get the pricing course and workshop bundle before the end of the year for $699 and get the Brainy Mindset Course FREE! Use code BRAINY100OFF to get an additional $100 off and get it all for $599!
This is the last of the 4 part series with my co-host Ted Carr. Today we will be discussing an article about the road to happiness. Last week, the two of us discussed an article about Estate Planning Myths. If you missed it, here is the link www.RockYourRetirement.com/166 There are many avenues on the road […] The post Road to Happiness – Episode 167 appeared first on Rock Your Retirement.
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This week marks the halfway point in our episodes on the types of NUDGES. We have already covered incentives and understanding mapping. Today, is all about defaults within choice architecture. When you think about choice and defaults, you may think it only applies when there is a preselected option on a list, but this is not the case. In every choice there is always a default. In many cases, the default is to do nothing…and that is still a choice, which is important for many choice architects to remember. I won’t be talking too much about what a default is, but I will talk about how what I’m calling “implied defaults” can be incredibly helpful when they are used strategically. I’ll also talk about how customers appreciate them and how they can benefit the company using them. In this behavioral economics podcast, I also go over how defaults can apply to the air conditioning example I have been using and how this concept can be applied to your company or service and how it can even help you save money. CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FREE DOWNLOAD Show Notes [03:03] In every choice there is always a default. In many cases, the default is to do nothing…and that is still a choice, which is important for many choice architects to remember. [03:32] When you are constructing a choice for someone, it is important to remember what their default is and how status quo bias will influence the default. [04:19] Air conditioning example. The default is to do nothing. [05:09] The company should make it easier for their customer to overcome this default hurdle. [07:34] The unit size we need is based on things that are already known…but they choose not to mention any numbers at all until you are deep into the process. [07:43] This is a mistake because first, there is no anchor. When there isn't an anchor the anchor is zero. This is a terrible place to start. [08:12] Sticker shock is created when people actually hear the cost. [09:24] When thinking about defaults in choices, it is important to realize that each complete choice can be broken down into a bunch of mini choices, and each one has its own default. [09:58] When the choice is presented, it can be properly worded to help nudge to a different default than nothing. [10:50] The default when quoting pricing for AC could and should be for the monthly payment of a loan instead of the bulk cost. [12:05] I give an example of where I move the default option in the offer from “not getting air conditioning” (the true default) to getting AC on a 24 month loan (the implied default). This is the power of framing. [13:09] How does a company choose and understand what they should use as their default? [13:28] Understanding incentives and how they impact the business is very important when choosing a default. [16:55] Carrie Clarke of Next Level Coaching does a great job framing with, “The ROI on coaching is 700% and you will reach your goals 9 times faster than trying to do it alone.” [18:28] Printing receipts is an example where defaults can cost a business money. [19:52] The city of Tulsa, Oklahoma reportedly switched all their printers to default to double-sided printing, which they estimated saved them more than $41,000 a year in unnecessary expense. [20:39] Our default as humans is often to eat food in front of us and mindless eating can be a problem. If the default plate is smaller, you will put less on the plate and often realize you are full earlier. [21:51] Not defaulting to adding straws and napkins to orders can reduce waste. [22:24] An Amazon subscription example, which used a default. [26:01] Think about your business. Do you have a product or service that people buy regularly? [26:38] An opt in versus opt out can have a huge impact on choice. [28:05] Where do you have opt ins versus opt outs in your business? Are there any features people have to opt in for that would actually be best for them and increase your profitability? [30:13] Think about what your customers want and what will benefit them and what's going to benefit the business before you set up that default. [31:03] GAP insurance is usually an add on which is a hard sell. The advice I would give is to bundle it with the initial quote and clients can opt out if they want. [33:46] Defaults are a powerful and very simple nudge to apply. When used responsibly, defaults are great and often appreciated by customers. [36:27] Implied defaults can be incredibly helpful when they are used strategically. Customers appreciate them and they can benefit the company using them. Thanks for listening. Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show. Links and Resources: Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness Episode 36. Behavioral Economics Foundations: The N in NUDGES – iNcentives Episode 37. Behavioral Economics Foundations: the U in NUDGES – Understanding Mapping Episode 35. Behavioral Economics Foundations: Nudges and Choice Architecture Episode 20. Behavioral Economics Foundations: Defaults Episode 16. Behavioral Economics Foundations: Framing Episode 11. Behavioral Economics Foundations: Anchoring and Adjustment Only 39% of Americans Have Enough Savings to Cover a $1,000 Emergency Episode 19. Behavioral Economics Foundations: Herding Next Level Coaching Consulting Episode 18. Behavioral Economics Foundations: Priming Seattle Becomes First U.s. City to Ban Plastic Utensils and Straws License Fees Raise $1.4m for Parks Episode 9. Behavioral Economics Foundations: Loss Aversion
The Brainy Business | Understanding the Psychology of Why People Buy | Behavioral Economics
Last week, I kicked off the different types of nudges and how they apply to choice architecture with incentives. The word NUDGES is an acronym for the categories of nudging, and we are breaking those down episode by episode over six weeks to showcase different aspects of choice architecture and nudging. Now that we tackled incentives last week, we will jump into understanding mapping – both what in the world that means...and how to use it to your best advantage in your business. In this behavioral economics podcast, I share how nudges and my 5 Steps for Mapping can be used in your business to encourage the buying process. CLICK HERE FOR YOUR FREE DOWNLOAD! Show Notes [02:56] Thaler and Sunstein describe a mapping as “the relation between choice and welfare” and use a simple example of choosing a flavor of ice cream in one of their papers on choice architecture. [03:30] At its core, the path from the choice and its outcome is called a mapping. [03:50] For ice cream, you have some mapping in your brain that let you know which flavors you would enjoy the most. [04:20] It's more difficult to see the mapping with more complex choices. [04:49] Their paper uses the options of surgery, radiation, or watchful waiting with a cancer diagnosis. Comparing the options weighs a longer life against negative side effects. [05:45] In spite of this, most patients decide which course to choose at the very first meeting when they are given the diagnosis. The option they choose also depends strongly on the type of doctor they see. [06:44] My five steps for a choice architect to make the mapping as clear as possible: 1) encourage thoughtful review and open-mindedness, 2) break it down, 3) make it relatable, 4) help them get there, and 5) call to action. [07:25] With big decisions it's important to understand your biases. [08:21] It's important for doctors as the choice architects to understand the way they are framing the options. [09:29] Our brains put more weight on the default or what we hear about first. [10:02] The best choice architect should know that a person shouldn't make a decision when they are highly emotional. [11:06] Breaking it down. If you want to make a map, it's important understand all of the options available. [12:41] That way you can anticipate the questions a potential customer (or patient or client) will have, the things they need to know, and guide them to the right recommendation. [13:11] Make it relatable using simple rules of thumb. [13:56] Use the customer's language and an example that they can relate back to. [15:16] Find the thing that customers care the most about. [15:50] The way you build your choice architecture is to think about how your customers will determine what to buy. What is the primary reason they are buying? [16:06] What do your customers need to know or hear, and what rule of thumb will make the choice simple and easy to make? [16:51] Once you know what your customers need, they still may require a little sample to get there. Incorporating the senses can help them make a decision. [17:44] Your call-to-action is the final step - it is important because it helps the chooser realize it is an appropriate time to stop analyzing and consider making a choice. [18:41] It's also important to prime all throughout the interaction. [19:15] To encourage thoughtful review, an air conditioning company should know that the customer has other options. [20:11] Frame the cost in a relatable way. [21:49] Relating their mindset to the right point is your “taste test” when they can’t have a physical sample. [22:23] Ask for the sale...and then stop and wait. [23:52] If you use a script, understand the intent behind the script and know the content by heart in order to have a true conversation. [24:12] Price is never about price. It's about all of the things leading up to the price. [25:42] Here are some basic mapping examples (because the final installment of the series – the “S” in nudges – is for structuring complex choices). [26:29] Using a menu to break options down into manageable chunks. Well worded descriptions help you evaluate if the item is something that you would like. [28:10] One well chosen word can make your brain want to read the description. [30:00] Our subconscious brain can take in a lot of information and glosses over a lot of things. [31:03] These menu descriptions include some taste words as well as relativity, anchoring and adjustment, and framing. [31:55] A nail salon example. [33:47] Adding more may seem like a benefit, but when it doesn’t have a useful map so the chooser can compare, adding more options can cause a lot more harm than good. [34:47] When creating a product website, consider what you present from the mind of the customer (think back to the menu example). [36:30] With a service website keep in mind the concept of incentives. [38:00] How our brain sees miles per gallon wrong, and why gallons per mile is better (yes, they are different). [39:54] How can you put numbers out there that are easier for people to understand and see the value? [40:05] Thaler and Sunstein recommend a system called “RECAP” which stands for Record, Evaluate, Compare Alternative Prices. [41:24] What if movies did not have trailers or descriptions? Trailers help you map the available movies and decide what you want to see. [42:45] Commercials take advantage of mirror neurons in the customer’s brain by showing someone else using the product, tasting it, picking it out from a menu or off a shelf. [44:54] The visual is best for the subconscious. [45:09] Any type of company – whether you sell physical products or a service – can use a guarantee of some kind. [45:58] Simple Tip You Can Use Immediately: use a call out or title like “Most popular” or “top choice” or “best value” – know, of course, that you are responsible in your business to ensure that it true. [46:45] Remember, the intent of a nudge is to help people make the best decision, but they must maintain free choice. Thanks for listening. Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Android. If you like what you heard, please leave a review on iTunes and share what you liked about the show. Links and Resources: Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness Episode 35. Behavioral Economics Foundations: Nudges and Choice Architecture Episode 36. Behavioral Economics Foundations: The N in NUDGES – iNcentives Choice Architecture Episode 32. The Overwhelmed Brain and Its Impact on Decision Making Episode 19. Behavioral Economics Foundations: Herding Episode 9. Behavioral Economics Foundations: Loss Aversion Episode 16. Behavioral Economics Foundations: Framing Episode 24. Behavioral Economics Foundations: Sense of Sight Episode 25. Behavioral Economics Foundations: The Sense of Smell Episode 26. Behavioral Economics Foundations: The Sense of Taste Episode 27. Behavioral Economics Foundations: The Sense of Hearing and Sound Episode 28. Behavioral Economics Foundations: The Sense of Touch Episode 18. Behavioral Economics Foundations: Priming Nikki Rausch of Sales Maven Episode 5. The Truth About Pricing Ruth’s Chris Dinner Menu Episode 12. Behavioral Economics Foundations: Relativity Episode 11. Behavioral Economics Foundations: Anchoring and Adjustment Episode 2. The Top 5 Wording Mistakes Businesses Make Nudges Episode 31. Mirror Neurons 1995 Breyer's Ice Cream Commercial
Those of us with mental illness are asked many questions about our feelings. For a lot of us, the most difficult one to answer is, “Are you happy?” It’s a difficult question to answer because happiness isn’t an easily defined concept. Most people assume that in order to be in recovery from mental illness a person must be happy. But is that really the case? Listen in to this episode to hear our thoughts on happiness, regret, and even a side story about Gabe’s first marriage. Highlights from ‘Happiness’ Episode [1:00] Gabe & Michelle discuss happiness and mental illness. [3:30] The most annoying questions we have ever been asked. [5:00] Gabe’s story of never being satisfied with his life. [10:00] What makes Michelle unhappy. [12:00] What makes Gabe unhappy. [17:00] Do people try to ruin our happiness? – A discussion. [19:00] Michelle says she has confidence – but does she? [23:00] Dealing with mental illness and negativity.
The Pursuit of Happiness - Episode 5 CTTK
For far too long, in our pursuit to ensure that people understand salvation is by grace through faith, we have neglected teaching Christians to obey. 18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (emphasis added) Obedience Not Victory We are too often looking to be "victorious" over our sin instead of recognizing our call to obedience. God has placed the responsibility of living a holy life squarely on our shoulders. Yes, He gives us the power to overcome but the actual overcoming is something we must do. Keswick theology - better known as "let go and let God" - is not biblically sound. There is still something we must be doing in working out our own salvation by fear and trembling ((Philippians 2:12). Using words like "victory" and "defeat" to describe overcoming temptation and sin leads us down a path to conclude sin is greater than me. On the other hand, using "obedience" and "disobedience" to describe sin in our life places the responsibility squarely on my choices. I choose to obey...or I don't! I am obedient...or I'm not! Holiness is obedience while disobedience is sin. Pretty simple. To be "defeated" by my sin lets me out from under my responsibility. It's as though something outside of me has defeated me. Not true. Sin is inside of you and tied to your flesh. Power to Choose What God has done for us in giving us the indwelling of the Holy Spirit is not Someone who does the work for us. Instead, He provides the power that gives us the ability to obey and thereby overcome temptation and sin. It is very important that we realize that sin is a choice, an action. And that action is the byproduct of our thinking. James tells us, "...each one is tempted when he is carried away and enticed by his own lust. 15 Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death. 16 Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren." (James 1:14-16). Lust is another way of saying thoughts or attitudes. it's your attitudes and thoughts that lead to actions. Sin is born when thoughts make the decision to disobey. Here's the key: YOU HAVE ABSOLUTE 100% CONTROL OVER BOTH YOUR ATTITUDE AND YOUR ACTIONS! ___________________________________ Previous Episodes in This Series The Pursuit of a Lifetime - Episode 50 Personal Holiness is Rooted in the Holiness of God - Episode 51 Personal Holiness is Not Optional - Episode 52 Three Things To Remember In Your Pursuit of Happiness - Episode 53
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