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Burnout isn't just prevalent in today's culture—it's practically glorified. We've been conditioned to believe that pushing harder, running faster, and sacrificing more is the only path to success. But I've discovered there's a fundamental flaw in this approach: when we're fueled by fear, anxiety, or scarcity, we're drawing from a finite energy source that inevitably depletes us.Over the years, I've experienced a profound shift in my relationship with work. Despite working more hours than ever before in my entrepreneurial ventures, I feel less burnout and more alignment than at any previous point in my career. The secret? I've learned to source my energy from love rather than fear.When we operate from unconscious patterns and limiting beliefs inherited from culture, family, or religion, we're constantly fighting against ourselves. This creates tension in our system and eventually leads to exhaustion. But when we can align with a more authentic way of being that's in congruence with love, we tap into an infinite energy source that fuels creativity, connection, and inspiration.In this episode, Alex and I dive deep into what it takes to make this pivotal shift from being pushed by fear to being pulled by love.What you'll learn:The fundamental difference between being pushed by fear versus being pulled by loveHow to identify when you're operating from unconscious patterns and fear-based belief systemsPractical techniques to shift your perspective when facing challenging tasksWhy traditional "hustle culture" leads to burnout and how to work intensely without depleting yourselfThe role of surrender in accessing deeper sources of energy and inspirationHow to develop courage as a key ingredient for authentic livingTechniques for raising your standards by lowering your tolerance for what doesn't serve youWhy understanding your unique design and natural rhythms is crucial for sustainable successThe transformative power of gratitude in shifting from resentment to appreciationIf you're tired of feeling exhausted, if you're questioning whether the hustle is worth it, or if you're simply seeking a more sustainable way to pursue your passions—this episode is for you.I've walked the path from burnout to alignment, and I know firsthand that it's possible to do meaningful, impactful work without sacrificing your wellbeing. The frameworks and tools shared in this conversation aren't just theoretical—they're the exact practices that have transformed my relationship with work and allowed me to access a deeper, more sustainable source of energy.Your life is in direct proportion to what you tolerate. If you want a better life, just tolerate less. By choosing to source your energy from love rather than fear, you can break free from the burnout cycle and discover what it truly means to work in flow.Join Alex and I as we explore how courage, surrender, and self-understanding can help you tap into an infinite source of inspiration that makes even challenging work feel energizing rather than draining.Legal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

First and foremost our hearts go out to everyone in LA right now. The beginning of this episode is a message of love and expansion to anyone experiencing loss or destabilization in the midst of this crisis. On today's episode, we are diving into a brand new teaching around tests! There is no doubt about it–we are in a season of major tests. Some of us may be getting hit with tests from all angles. But remember: Tests are an invitation for growth. And though they can be tough to face, they only exist to help lead us to healing and into our highest selves. In this episode, Jessica and Lacy explore the pivotal role of tests in the manifestation process. From our new teachings on the most common types of tests-like scarcity and ego tests-to fresh insights on how to navigate them, Lacy and Jessica break down how to identify these challenging moments and respond from a place of true authenticity. By reframing tests as opportunities for growth, you'll learn to overcome limiting beliefs, build resilience, and unlock greater abundance. Stay with us. We're in this together.**Trigger Warning: Discussion of LA fires from 00:01:22 to 00:18:53Find the Complete Show Notes Here -> https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast In This Episode We Talk About:How Lacy and Jessica are processing the direct and indirect impacts of LA's ongoing wildfires (see time stamps above)How tests arise as you step into authenticity and magnetismReframing challenges to foster growth instead of fearThe six main types of tests: scarcity, ego, core wound, boomerang, self-worth, and inner peaceExamples of common tests and how to recognize themWhy tests often reflect deeper limiting beliefs and childhood patternsThe connection between tests and raising self-worth for bigger manifestationsReal-life examples of overcoming scarcity and self-worth testsCultivating emotional resilience in moments of overwhelmThe role of expanders in reprogramming envy into inspirationHow recurring patterns reveal unintegrated lessons and unblocked areasIdentifying the core wound behind triggers to deepen your self-awarenessBuilding trust in the universe through the cycle of tests and manifestationsPractical steps to track, analyze, and learn from your own tests  THEMES / TIME STAMPS:Tests as mirrors to personal growth and tools to align with your authentic self. (00:19:41)The six main test types and how they show up in your daily life.  (00:41:40)How Jessica and Lacy use strategies, tools, and DIs to build resilience and self-worth through challenging moments. (01:17:05) Resources: The Authenticity Challenge is LIVE!!Manifest the life you *actually* want. Join anytime!  Share your Challenge manifestation story to be featured on our next mini-process episode! Free Safe DI Bundle to support our community  ARMRA - Use code TBM for 15% off Colostrum: Immune Revival - Immune barrier superfood  Fatty15 - go to fatty15.com/TBM use code TBM at checkout to get an additional 15% off your 90-day subscription Starter Kit Nicole's Neuroscience “Real Dopamine” ListFree Safe DI Bundle to support our communityExpanded x Ep. 321 - How to Pass Tests with Ease in Order to ManifestExpanded x Ep. 183 - Why Tests Mean Your Manifestation Is CloseFind our authenticity challenge plus all our workshops and all workshops mentioned inside our Pathway Membership! (Including the Validation DI, Conflict DI, Inner Child DI, and the Clear Your Aura DI) Where To Find Us!@tobemagnetic (IG)@Lacyannephillips@Jessicaashleygill@tobemagnetic (youtube)@expandedpodcast Free Offerings to Get You StartedLearn the Process! Expanded Podcast - How to Manifest Anything You Desire Get Expanded! The Motivation - Testimonial LibraryNeed Help Identifying Your Block? Access our FREE Find Your Biggest Block Exercise Other ResourcesSubmit to Be a Process GuestText Us: +1-213-423-5226 - (texting is only for US, Canada, & Puerto Rico)Alexis Smart x TBM EXPANDED Flower Remedy

Send us a textIn today's episode, I am chatting with E.H. Underhill. E.H. is the author of The Solar Storm Chronicles - New Heroes. He is also a Christian, husband and father of three, but to keep the lights on he draws house plans during the day. He is from Plymouth, Massachusetts but currently resides in Central Florida, the setting for his first book. His writings are inspired by his Christian faith and growing up with Star Wars, Marvel and DC. He is now starting his own superhero universe to give an alternative to the mainstream ones that have been injected with politics and toxic secular values. E.H. shares his journey of creating a superhero universe that offers a family-friendly alternative to mainstream franchises. We discuss his book The Solar Storm Chronicles - New Heroes, which is recommended for readers aged 12 and up. The level of action and violence is comparable to The Lord of the Rings, making it an exciting yet appropriate read for young teens and families alike. This episode is a must-listen for fans of superhero stories, parents looking for meaningful content for their families.Episode Highlights:E.H.'s Inspiration: How his Christian faith and love for iconic franchises shaped his writing.Family-Friendly Superheroes: Crafting a superhero universe with positive, engaging themes for all ages.Upcoming Projects: Sneak peeks into the comic books and additional books in The Solar Storm Chronicles trilogy.Parenting Wisdom: The importance of curating content for children and allowing them to enjoy being bored.Family Adventures: The joy of road trips, camping, and building memories with kids.Connect with E.H. Underhill:FacebookInstagramTwitterBooks and authors mentioned in the episode:The Boxcar Children by Gertrude WarnerHarry Potter series by J.K. RowlingThe Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. LewisAmerican Sniper by Chris KyleEragon by Christopher PaoliniBook FlightThe Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienFate of the Jedi by Aaron AllstonThe Solar Storm Chronicles - New Heroes by E.H. UnderhillReady for a monthly literary adventure? We now have the BFF Book Club. Join us each month to explore a new book. After reading, connect with fellow book lovers and meet the author in a live interview! Can't make it live? Don't worry—we'll send you the recording. You can find all our upcoming book club selections HERE. Support the showBe sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! Instagram Facebook Website

Have you ever wondered how embodying divine virtues can transform your life, your business, and your relationships?This episode is for you if:You're looking to elevate your frequency and align with higher states of beingYou're curious about how divine virtues like peace, love, and grace can help you lead a more fulfilling lifeYou're an entrepreneur, coach, or leader wanting to embody the energy that attracts success and positive changeLori talks about how activating divine virtues through spiritual practices like DNA activations can help you align with your soul's highest potential and experience unshakable peace, inner harmony, and inspiration. These virtues not only elevate your personal well-being but also create ripple effects that positively impact everyone around you, including your clients and loved ones.Lori talked about:The role of divine virtues in transforming your life and businessHow embodying virtues like divine love, kindness, and grace can elevate your relationships and interactions with othersThe power of divine equanimity in creating balance and harmony amidst external challengesPersonal stories of how Lori has navigated tough situations with grace, love, and divine inspirationHow entrepreneurs and leaders can benefit from embodying these divine virtues to attract success and create positive impact in the world---

In this episode of the Unbound Writer's Club, Nicola delves into the most powerful ingredient you can use when writing your book. There's obviously you: your story, unique experience, and the journey that brought you to this point. But what's Nicola's ultimate magic sauce? Allowing yourself to create in community.In this Episode:You don't have to retreat from the world to write your bookCreating in community offers accountability and sparks inspirationHow can you invite in the energy of community?When are you going to make time for your writing today?Why not join the Unbound Writer's Club membership? (click the link below for info)Links Mentioned:Want to carve out time for your writing? Join The Unbound Writer's Club membershipReady to commit to your book and complete it over the next 12 months? Join the Birth Your Transformational Book group programmeFind out more about our Done-For-You Publishing Packages at The Unbound PressKeen to harness the power of your writing to make more impact and create an abundant income? Join the Abundant Author AcademyWant to get a taste of the Unbound Writing community? Join Nicola's free ‘Get Book Ready' Facebook GroupBook a chat with Nicola here.Connect with Nicola on Instagram, and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook.Music Credit: Joseph McDadeWe'd love you to share this episode with your friends, community, and anyone you think would enjoy it.

#236: Imagine the version of you who is living your dream life. What habits does she have? How does she talk to herself each day? Listen to day's episode to develop the habits and mindset you need to become her.I'm excited to sit down and chat about all things glow-up with content creator and wellness influencer, Jaz Turner. Tune in for tips on how to kickstart your self-improvement journey through reframing your thoughts, investing in yourself, and finding wellness tools that unlock your highest self.We Also Talk About…Jaz's glow up journey and career pivot from lawHow to make social media work for you as a source of inspirationHow to invest in yourself and find the catalyst to your confidenceJournaling practices and affirmations that help you connect to your higher selfHow to practice mindfulness when consuming contentHow to check in with yourself to ensure you're making the right decisions for youResources:Subscribe to Jaz's YouTube channel @jazturner16Follow Jaz on Instagram @jazturner16Follow Jaz on Tiktok @jazturner16Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:Shop limited-edition Balanced Black Girl merchWatch on YouTube @BalancedBlackGirlFollow on IG: @balancedles @balancedblackgirlpodcastFollow on TikTok @balancedlesVisit our website at balancedblackgirl.comSubscribe to our newsletter, Mirror NotesSponsors:Alo Moves | Get a variety of workouts and wellness classes on demand with Alo Moves. Use code BALANCED30 for a free 30-day trial at alomoves.com.LMNT | LMNT is a zero sugar electrolyte drink mix with a research-backed ratio of electrolytes. To try it out go to drinkLMNT.com/balancedles to receive a free LMNT sample pack with any drink mix order.Shopify | Get your online business up and running with Shopify. Sign up for $1 per month trial period at shopify.com/balancedblackgirlNike | Find your feel with Nike bras & leggings that deliver supportive flexibility and comfort for whatever your day brings. Shop now at Nike.comNurx | Nurx provides reliable reproductive and sexual health that's accessible right from home – no judgment or stigma attached. Go to nurx.com/balancedles to get started. Results may vary. Not offered in every state. Medications prescribed only if clinically appropriate, consultation required.Biosil | Biosil helps you generate your own collagen for healthier hair, skin, nails. Get 30% off your first product order when you visit www.biosil.beauty and use code BALANCEDLES.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join us on episode 333 in the 11th season of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast. Our mission, as always, is to equip you with actionable, scientifically supported methods to hone social-emotional learning skills, boost productivity and promote overall well-being. This episode continues our 18-week self-leadership series informed by Grant Bosnick's proven strategies. In this installment, we turn our attention to the crucial role of expectations in our lives. Starting off the discussion in the engaging world of Grant Bosnick's book, we dissect the meaning and importance of expectations. We then explore the crucial aspects of emotion regulation, persuasive traits, effective time management, and the vast concept of change. This episode revisits key moments from our previous chapters, ranging from the neuroscience of goals to the significance of hydration on brain performance, AHA moments, creative insights, and more. The highlight of the episode is an in-depth exploration of the science of expectations, underpinned by Grant Bosnick and David Robson's book, 'The Expectation Effect.' Here, we probe the profound influence of positive and negative expectations on our daily life, mindset, goal achievement, and even health. Inspired by teachings from luminary mentors like Bob Proctor, this illuminating exploration of expectations is designed to leave you with a fresh perspective. Stories from an unforgettable seminar 20 years ago bring to life the immense power of expectations. Understanding the neuroscience connections, we further explore dopamine and its correlation with our level of expectations. Practical tips to apply these psychological insights in day-to-day life are provided as we take you on an intellectual journey from theory to practice. Throughout the episode, you will discover how to better regulate your expectations to boost your happiness, productivity, and confidence. This intellectual journey will equip you with the tools to tap into the power of expectation and unlock a better version of yourself. Expect the best and join us to uncover the enormous potential within you. Stay tuned for our next episode, 'The Neuroscience of Emotion Regulation', as we continue our intellectual journey. Welcome back to SEASON 11 of The Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we connect the science-based evidence behind social and emotional learning and emotional intelligence training for improved well-being, achievement, productivity and results—using what I saw as the missing link (since we weren't taught this when we were growing up in school), the application of practical neuroscience. I'm Andrea Samadi, an author, and an educator with a passion for learning and launched this podcast 5 years ago with the goal of bringing ALL the leading experts together (in one place) to help us to APPLY this research in our daily lives. On today's episode #333 we continue with our 18-Week Self-Leadership Series based on Grant Bosnick's “Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership: A Bite Size Approach Using Psychology and Neuroscience” that we first dove into with our interview on EP #321[i] the end of January.  The goal was that each week, we focused on learning something new, (from Grant's book) that builds off the prior week, to help take us to greater heights in 2024. Today we cover Chapter 8, “The Neuroscience of Expectations” and l look at what Grant Bosnick covers on this topic, as well as a deeper dive into David Robson's book, The Expectation Effect.   We will cover:  ✔  What is the meaning and importance of expectations? ✔  An unforgettable moment when Andrea first encountered the power behind our expectations.  ✔  We will explore the science of expectations to boost your happiness, productivity, and confidence. ✔  3 TIPS for applying The Neuroscience of Expectation to your daily life. ✔  Ideas to trouble-shoot applying this concept, along with belief, to achieve your goals and dreams.  I did need to take a short break from writing and recording since we last covered this book, the end of March, with new responsibilities in my work world. I've got my footing now, and missed researching, recording, and producing these episodes. The benefits that I personally receive from gathering this information, and sharing with it you, the listener, wherever you might be tuning in around the world, helps me in many different ways, but mostly, this work keeps me thinking, and making connections, neural connections, which we all know is important for cognition and learning. I did appreciate the notes from listeners of past episodes they have found helpful, and will continue to provide my best work here. We will resume the final 5 chapters of Grant's book, based on Self-Leadership strategies, covering the topic of expectations today, then emotion regulation, persuade and influence, time management and ending the series with change. Just a reminder that we left off with Chapter 7 on “AHA Moments and Creative Insight.[ii]” There is great power and immense self-awareness that comes along with mapping out a plan designed specifically for YOU and I do encourage everyone to take Grant Bosnick's Leadership Self-Assessment[iii] so you can see the areas for you that score a high, medium or low level of importance for you to focus on this year. REVIEW Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 Before we cover Chapter 8 today on Expectations, let's review where we left off, since this is a good reminder for me, to make the connections from these prior episodes. It's here I'm hoping we will take the information we are learning, (from Grant Bosnick's book) connect the dots to form knowledge and then apply this knowledge to our daily life. This is where we go from theory to practice with this podcast and it's the application of what we are learning that contains the magic. REFLECT Back to Chapter 2 on The Neuroscience of Goals (and Kurt Lewin's Force Field Theory): What are we doing to gain the momentum needed to reach NEW and HEIGHTENED levels of performance this year? How are we improving our mental and physical health to gain the momentum we talked about in this chapter? Just the fact that you are here listening to this episode, and I'm writing it, is a good indication we are all building this skill. What have you noticed with the momentum you've built with your goals this year? Are you on track? How can you narrow your focus more? REFLECT Back to Chapter 3 on The Neuroscience of Inspiration: How are we using people or places that inspire us, to take our results to greater heights? Think about this as it relates to our physical and mental health. What else can we all do to take more action in this area? I recently connected with someone who caught my attention over 20 years ago, when I worked with athletes at ASU. I remember sitting in front of this one athlete, and just knew he was going somewhere. We are working on the details to have him on the podcast right now, but stay tuned for a future episode on “Diving into the Mindset of a D1 College Athlete, Turned Pro” with Nigerian-American professional basketball player, Ike Diogu. Who are what is inspiring you these days? REFLECT Back to Chapter 4 on The Neuroscience of Mindfulness: Think about where we are in our Mindfulness Journey? Mindfulness, and breathing was listed often in Chapter 4 of Grant Bosnick's book.  How is mindfulness helping us with our physical health? What's interesting to me with this topic, is that the more I continue to study, and look to improve my own areas of weakness (right now I'm looking at how to optimize sleep which is currently my weakest link) and am diving deep into this topic with Dr. Matthew Walker's most recent 6 PART podcast series with Dr. Andrew Huberman.[iv] Mindfulness is a topic that Dr. Walker lists as integral for improving sleep. I'm curious how you are implementing this skill to improve daily results. REFLECT Back to Chapter 5 on The Neuroscience Behind Peak Performance: How are we practicing “getting into our flow?” When do we notice we are in flow the most?  Is it during physical exercise, or meditation? Are we practicing this state to gain 5x more productivity this year? This is a hard one, as getting into this flow state requires practice for me. A month and a half away from this podcast, really did take me out of my flow state here. After recording an interview, and editing, I made many mistakes, or flat out forgot what to do next on the production side. I was rusty, and not in flow. I'd been producing episodes for 5 years, without taking a break, and this break revealed that the skills I'd developed need to be practiced. Use them, or lose them type of idea. This is exactly how my daughters explain what happens to them when they take time away from their sport with an injury. I learned that when we lose this flow, the best way to get it back is to get back to work, as best as we can. One step at a time. What about you? How are you using flow in your daily life? REFLECT BACK to Chapter 6 on The Science Behind our Physical Health: Where we narrowed our focus from a wide and complex field, to something we can implement immediately with “The Hydrated Brain for Improving Our Cognitive Performance.” Midway through the year, I'm thinking “How am I keeping my brain hydrated?” Do I know how much water I'm drinking every day? This is something I've put more emphasis on recently, as we have now introduced an Infrared Sauna to our daily routine, and this requires more water to help eliminate toxins. They recommend drinking 20 ounces of water before using the sauna, since sweating can cause dehydration, and drinking at least a liter (or four 8 ounce glasses of water) afterwards. I did think it was interesting that one of the products I've also been wearing since our interview last year with Dmitri Leonov, who taught us about the Taopatch[v] nanotechnology that also requires an increase in water intake to eliminate toxins. Do you know about how much water you are drinking every day? REFLECT BACK to Chapter 7 on “AHA Moments, Creative Insight and The Brain” where we looked at the book, The Eureka Factor: AHA Moments, Creative Insight and the Brain by John Kounios and Mark Beeman. They wrote this book to “explain how these Eureka experiences happen—and how to have more of them to enrich our lives and empower personal and professional success.” (The Eureka Factor).  We also went back to PART 4 of The Silva Method[vi] on “Improving Creativity and Innovation in our Schools, Sports and Modern Workplaces” where we tapped into (once again) to Dr. Andrew Huberman's research on creativity here, thinking about how we can have more insight to solve problems in our personal and work lives. It's definitely a balancing act, working on implementing ALL of these strategies for an improved 2024. Some of these I've got the hang of, and others (like sleep) are continual works of progress for me. For Today, EPISODE #333, we are moving on to Chapter 8, covering “The Neuroscience Behind Expectations” where we will dive into a topic that I mark as high importance in my life, right up with breathing. When I took my self-assessment, the topic of expectations showed up as low priority for me to focus on this year. Not because it's not important to me, but because I've already made this topic of high importance. Expectations came out for me in the RED category, with a low score of 8% along with goals and time management, that I also put high importance with on a daily basis.  If you've taken the self-assessment, look to see if Expectations are of a low, medium or high priority for you to focus on this year. Before looking at Grant Bosnick's thoughts about the topic of expectations, where he begins chapter 8 by asking us “what did you expect?” I had to do some research first, to see what is already out in the world, and there was a lot out there, on the science behind expectations. I first looked at the definition. What does it mean when someone has expectations? Collins Dictionary defined this term to mean “your strong hopes or beliefs that something will happen or that you will get something that you want.”[vii] When I typed “expectations” into Pubmed.gov (a free database of more than 37 million research articles) I saw over 95,000 entries for how expectations can help a person to improve their health and behavioral outcomes, and noticed topics like “unmet expectations[viii]” or even “how expectations modulate pain.”[ix] Before going down the rabbit hole looking to understand the science behind expectations, I found a book called The Expectation Effect: How Your Mindset Can Change Your World[x] by David Robson that I highly recommend. He covers a “journey through cutting-edge science of how our mindset shapes every facet of our lives, revealing how your brain holds the keys to unlocking a better version of you.” It was in the first few pages of Robson's Expectation Effect where I began to piece together past podcast episodes where we've talked about how “expectation hooks us up to what we want.” I saw the word “expectation” then BOOM, I could hear my mentor, Bob Proctor talking about this exact topic, back in the late 1990s. Who knew there was a science to this! We will get there, but here's what I remembered learning on this topic, 20 years ago. When Proctor talked about the importance of “expecting” what it is that we want, I remember highlighting it at the top of my notebook with an ORANGE highlighter, and never thought I would years later share these notes with anyone, (sorry they aren't neater) but look what I wrote. “Expectation hooks you up to what you want, and brings it to you.” Then further down the page, wrote “you can be hooked up to what you want (you've read Think and Grow Rich a billion times, and even listened to our 6 PART Series Think and Grow Rich Series,[xi] and you know EXACTLY what you want) but you DON'T EXPECT to ever get it, for some reason, that only you would be aware of. If you don't expect it, you won't bring it to you. I remember Proctor explaining this concept with goals, and he said it could also work with something we expect that we don't want, like a winter cold when we say something like, “Oh, I usually get a cold right before Thanksgiving, so let's not meet up until after this time.” Have you ever had someone tell you they were expecting to become ill? My mind goes straight back to the orange highlighter, and how I knew it was important to highlight that what we “expect” to happen, is brought right to us. Robson writes in his book that: Now I really did believe in these concepts I learned back in those seminar days, (because I saw first-hand how many people achieved results from this way of thinking) but I'm sure many others thought these ideas were superstitious or something. Fast forward 20 years, and now, I see this exact concept written in the 2022 book by David Robson, called The Expectation Effect, illustrating that what scientists are learning about the connections between the human brain and performance, are nothing short of amazing! Many of us have heard of these concepts, we might have even written them down, and highlighted them in orange, but now, science reveals something new about how our brain responds to the things we “expect” to happen. David Robson shows us in his book exactly “how those beliefs, in themselves, shape your health and well-being in profound ways, and that learning to reset our expectations (about these issues) can have truly remarkable effects on our health, happiness and productivity.” (David Robson, The Expectation Effect). So, I'm reading David Robson's book, excited to make a scientific connection to the word I highlighted in ORANGE in those seminar days, and here I come across the author warning us about New Age self-help books, like Rhonda Byrne's The Secret, that Bob Proctor starred in, saying these concepts to be pseudoscience. I will say that many people misunderstand The Secret and Proctor[xii] himself said “You can't just THINK and GROW RICH, you've got to DO SOMETHING with those thoughts.” So with an open mind, let's see what Grant Bosnick has to say about The Neuroscience of Expectations. I did mention that Grant opens up chapter 8 by saying “What did you expect?” and he gives examples in the beginning of this chapter ways that expectations are created in our minds whether it's with an expensive glass of wine we taste, that we “expect” to taste good based on its price, or even the credibility that we “expect” from doctors verses the doctor's assistant. What Grant Bosnich Says About The Science of Expectations: Grants explains that “in neuroscience, dopamine is the neurochemical in our brain that makes us feel good and is associated with feelings of euphoria, bliss, motivation, concentration and reward. If we meet our expectations, then it generates a slight increase in dopamine, and a slight reward response. If we exceed our expectations, it generates a strong increase in dopamine, and a strong reward response. And if our expectations are unmet, it generates a large drop in dopamine, and a strong threat response.” (Chapter 8, Grant Bosnick, Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership, Page 84/85). Grant explains that when our expectations are met or exceeded, this “increases our dopamine levels, which leads to increased happiness and well-being, which helps maximize our performance by setting up the conditions of flow and insight, which leads to more productivity and increased confidence.” (Chapter 8, Grant Bosnick, Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership, Page 84/85). But here's the kicker! Grant shares that “if our expectations are not met, (however) that it dramatically decreases our dopamine levels, we feel disappointment and stress, resulting in poor performance and decreased confidence.” (Chapter 8, Grant Bosnick, Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership, Page 84/85). Grant asks us some questions around what we expect of ourselves and others, and it's here that I thought about how I have high expectations for myself, and the goals I'm working on, but I've noticed that in order to avoid disappointment, I work on not having expectations of others. Except of when I go to the doctor for something important, I except that he will look after whatever it is that I'm there for to the best of their ability. There is this one doctor that I drive over an hour to see him, because his services exceeded my expectations. His office experience was not the best, but when I get to see him, I have a high level of care, that I expect, and I'll look past the poor experience in his offices, to get to the high level of care when I reach him. Grant addresses this by saying that we can influence our own, and other people's expectations by “delivering higher than expected” (Chapter 8, Grant Bosnick, Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership, Page 87) which is exactly what happened to me with that doctor. Grant explains the importance of “setting the expectation low, then delivering high” to avoid disappointment. REVIEW AND CONCLUSION To review and conclude this week's episode #333 on Chapter 8 on “The Neuroscience of Expectations” DID YOU KNOW: That when our expectations are met or exceeded, this “increases our dopamine levels, which leads to increased happiness and well-being, which helps maximize our performance by setting up the conditions of flow and insight, which leads to more productivity and increased confidence?” (Chapter 8, Grant Bosnick) Conversely, did you know that “if our expectations are not met, that it dramatically decreases our dopamine levels, we feel disappointment and stress, resulting in poor performance and decreased confidence?” (Chapter 8, Grant Bosnick, Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership, Page 84/85). I go right back to Grant's opening statement “What did you expect” and then my ORANGE highlighted notes from 20 years ago where I learned that “expectation hooks us up to what we want.” HOW TO USE THE NEUROSCIENCE OF EXPECTATIONS IN OUR DAILY LIFE: KNOW EXACTLY WHAT I'M EXPECTING (of myself and others): Understanding the science, helps me to keep my expectations tied to myself, and not others, to avoid disappointment and stress.  I expect to achieve my goals, (by putting in the necessary work) keep myself in good health (physical and mental) and will not just THINK about these expectations, but will do the hard work, take the action necessary to achieve them. This way, I'm not just “thinking” of what I expect to occur, I'm actually doing something with those thoughts, like the quote from Bob Proctor from the beginning of this episode. If I'm ever feeling “disappointed” with something in my life, a good question to ask is “what did you expect?” and see if I can backtrack to my thoughts. Was I using the science to flood my brain with dopamine, (with something within my control-that I could take action towards) or not. USE A POSITIVE EXPECTATION TO BUILD RESILIENCE FOR A HEALTHIER VERSION OF ME: Understanding the science behind our expectations, and especially David Robson's work, where I learned that “people with a more positive attitude towards their later years are less likely to develop hearing loss, frailty, and illness—and even Alzheimer's disease—than people who associate aging with senility and disability” (David Robson, The Expectation Effect) marks a strong case for expecting exceptional mental and physical health in the future. Again, it goes without saying that we can't just “think” ourselves into good health. We need to do the work here in order to expect results to occur. CONTINUE TO EXPECT GOOD THINGS (for myself and others) AND DON'T WORRY ABOUT SUPERSTITIONS LIKE CREATING MY OWN LUCKY CHARM. Knowing that “expectations and beliefs can influence—indeed are already influencing your life in many other surprising and powerful ways. (David Robson, The Expectation Effect) makes me believe in some of the rituals I've heard of over the years, like lucky charms. I learned from David Robson's The Expectation Effect, that “superstitions and rituals can boost perseverance and performance across a whole range of cognitive tasks, and (that) the advantages are often considerable.” (Page 198, The Expectation Effect). Whether you are a professional athlete, singer, public speaker, or someone like me who just wants improved results in your life, there is a science to having a lucky charm, or something that brings you the promise of success, to help you to create a feeling of control during high stress. Don't dismiss the power of a lucky rock with a goal written on it, or whatever it is that holds significance to you with your future goals, or something that has meaning to you, that you expect to occur in your future. FINAL THOUGHTS ON OUR EXPECTATIONS: Some final thoughts, before closing out this episode, when we are working on our expectations, it's highly important to be honest with whether you believe them to be possible, or not. This is an important part of this. David Robson mentioned in his book, The Expectation Effect that: THINK ABOUT HOW YOU RESPOND TO DIFFICULT LIFE CHALLENGES: Imagine yourself going for a new position at work, and you are talking to your close family members about where you are in the interview process. They say to you “this sounds good, it looks like you are in the lead for this new position” and you reply “I'll let know IF I get the job.” How you speak about your expectations (or as Robson said “our responses to difficult situations” (internally in your mind), or out loud to others, is extremely important. Keeping brain science in mind, the best way to talk about your expectations is with certainty and our reply with this brain science in mind could be along the lines of “I'll let you know WHEN I get the new position” to keep the dopamine flowing to your brain. This response will help you to “feel good (and is associated) with feelings of euphoria, bliss, motivation, concentration and reward.” (Grant Bosnick). If for some reason, you don't believe what you are expecting, or that the leap might be too far of a jump for you, you will feel what's called cognitive dissonance, and you'll need to do more internal work to get yourself to the place where you can think “truth rather than appearances”[xiii] and speak what you expect out loud, (or think it internally) and feel the alignment of this expectation in your life. Only then will we get to this place where our expectations and beliefs can influence our life in many astonishing and powerful ways, leaving us mind-blown by our own potential for personal change. We'll see you next episode for The Neuroscience of Emotion Regulation.  REVIEW In this 18-week Series that we began in the beginning of February, (after I was inspired to cover Grant's book after our interview the end of January) we are covering: ✔ Powerful tactics from this Grant Bosnick's award-winning book that illustrates how change and achievement are truly achievable both from internal ('inside out') and external ('outside in') perspectives. ✔Listeners will grasp the immense power of self-leadership and its transformative effect on personal growth and success by applying the neuroscience Grant has uncovered in each chapter. ✔Explore practical strategies for habit formation and the impact of a self-assessment system. ✔Gain insights from Grant's expert advice on maintaining a balance between strengths and weaknesses while chasing after your goals. ✔Embark on an intellectual journey that has the power to elevate personal achievement and self-awareness to uncharted levels while we map out our journey over this 18-week course. REFERENCES: [i]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #321 with Grant ‘Upbeat' Bosnick  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/insights-from-grant-upbeat-bosnick/   [ii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #330 “Aha Moments and Creative Insight”   https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/understanding-self-leadership-and-the-neuroscience-of-goals/   [iii] Self-Assessment for Grant Bosnick's book https://www.selfleadershipassessment.com/   [iv] 6 PART Series on Improving Sleep with Dr. Walker and Dr. Huberman https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/guest-series-dr-matthew-walker-the-biology-of-sleep-your-unique-sleep-needs   [v]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #318 with Dmitri Leonov on “Understanding Nanotechnology for Health and Wellness of the Future”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/dmitri-leonov-on-taopatch-understanding-nanotechnology-for-health-and-wellness-of-the-future/   [vi]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 264 “The Neuroscience Behind The Silva Method: Improving Creativity and Innovation in our Schools, Sports and Modern Workplaces”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/the-neuroscience-behind-the-silva-method-improving-creativity-and-innovation-in-our-schools-sports-and-modern-workplaces/   [vii] Expectations Definition https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/expectation#:~:text=Your%20expectations%20are%20your%20strong,get%20something%20that%20you%20want.   [viii] Unmet Expectations at Work at Age 62 and Depressive Symptioms https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34173825/   [ix] How Do Expectations Modulate Pain? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37369088/   [x]The Expectation Effect: How Your Mindset Can Change Your World by David Robson Feb. 15, 2022  https://www.amazon.com/Expectation-Effect-Mindset-Change-World-ebook [xi] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #190 PART 1 “Making 2022 Your Best Year Ever”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/think-and-grow-rich-book-review-part-1-how-to-make-2022-your-best-year-ever/   [xii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #196 PART 6 of our Think and Grow Rich Book Series https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/the-neuroscience-behind-the-15-success-principles-of-napoleon-hill-s-classic-boo-think-and-grow-rich/   [xiii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #315 and PART 2 of our REVIEW of Wallace D. Wattles The Science of Getting Rich  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/part-2-review-of-wallace-d-wattles-the-science-of-getting-rich-on-chapter-4-thinking-and-acting-in-a-certain-way/        

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Welcome to Episode 330 of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, a part of our 18-week series on self-leadership. Join host Andrea Samadi and author Grant Bosnick as they explore the neuroscience theory behind creating solid health habits, establishing goals, and increasing productivity for greater achievement and well-being. Tap into the power of the AHA moment, and learn how to foster these spontaneous occurrences for instant performance improvement. Bosnick shares insights from his book "Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership" and offers strategies for organizations to solve problems creatively using innovative thought processes. Uncover the crucial role physical and mental health play, particularly the significance of adequate hydration for brain health and daily water intake recommendations. Learn about the concept of neuroplasticity and see examples of creative problem solving applied in real-life situations. Listen as we bring to light interesting perspectives from Professor Hod Lipson from Columbia University on AI and innovation, discuss the Silva Method, and recall our first series on creativity and innovation. Take inspiration from figures like Albert Einstein and learn about hypnosis from the work of Dr. David Spiegel. Cultivate self-awareness and personally tailored plans using our practical five-step method to foster more 'aha' moments. Experience the magic of wisdom acquisitions drawn from a poignant poem by Stuart Edward White. Ready to supercharge your personal and professional growth? Listen to our exciting and educational podcast that delves deep into the interaction of neuroscience and social and emotional learning. Don't forget to subscribe for more insightful episodes. On today's episode #330 we continue with our 18-Week Self-Leadership Series based on Grant Bosnick's “Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership: A Bite Size Approach Using Psychology and Neuroscience” that we first dove into with our interview on EP #321[i] a few weeks ago.  Now that we have started this series, I hope you can see how practicing and strengthening the skills we are learning each week, is cumulative. Each week, we are learning something new, that builds off the prior week, to help take us to greater heights in 2024. We can even map out our “Journey of the Mind” as we go along the way. REVIEW Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 It's here I'm hoping we will take the information we are learning, connect the dots to form knowledge and then apply this knowledge to our daily life. This is where we go from theory to practice with this podcast and it's the application of what we are learning that contains the magic. REFLECT Back to Chapter 2 on The Neuroscience of Goals (and Kurt Lewin's Force Field Theory): What are you doing today to gain the momentum needed to reach NEW and HEIGHTENED levels of performance this year? How are you improving your mental and physical health to gain the momentum we talked about in this chapter? REFLECT Back to Chapter 3 on The Neuroscience of Inspiration: How are you using people or places that inspire you, to take your results to greater heights? Think about this as it relates to your physical and mental health. What else can you do to take more action in this area? REFLECT Back to Chapter 4 on The Neuroscience of Mindfulness: Where are you in your Mindfulness Journey? Mindfulness, and breathing was listed often in Chapter 4.  How is mindfulness helping you with your physical health? REFLECT Back to Chapter 5 on The Neuroscience Behind Peak Performance: How are you practicing “getting into flow?” When do you notice it the most?  Is it during physical exercise, or meditation? Are you practicing this state to gain 5x more productivity in this state? REFLECT BACK to Chapter 6 on The Science Behind our Physical Health: Where we narrowed our focus from a wide and complex field, to something we can implement immediately with “The Hydrated Brain for Improving Our Cognitive Performance.” Are you keeping your brain hydrated? Do you know how much water you are drinking every day? Grant reminds us that “everyone is unique and needs different amounts of water per day (but suggests) an adequate intake for men is roughly around 3 liters (100 fluid ounces) a day, (and) for women it's about 2.2 liters (74 fluid ounces) a day. This is one area I know I can do better with, especially living in the desert, I know I can improve this one with some focused effort. We will cover the remaining 6 chapters (Agility, Resilience, Relationships and Authenticity, Biases, Trust and Presence) after we take a break for me to navigate a new work schedule in my personal life. As soon as I have my footing here, and Dr. Shane Creado from EP 72[ii] reminded me the other day of our brain's neuroplasticity, so I should be able to find the balance in a few weeks, and once I'm in the groove, and I'll be back to finish this series. In the meantime, this will be a perfect time to put some serious thought into where we began this year, and where we are going. Think about the areas where we know we can improve, and get to work on these areas. I'll be using this time to strengthen my own mindset and be sure I'm applying each of these episodes that guarantees the strongest version of myself this year. REMINDER: In this 18-week Series that we began in the beginning of February, we are covering: ✔ Powerful tactics from this Grant Bosnick's award-winning book that illustrates how change and achievement are truly achievable both from internal ('inside out') and external ('outside in') perspectives. ✔Listeners will grasp the immense power of self-leadership and its transformative effect on personal growth and success by applying the neuroscience Grant has uncovered in each chapter. ✔Explore practical strategies for habit formation and the impact of a self-assessment system. ✔Gain insights from Grant's expert advice on maintaining a balance between strengths and weaknesses while chasing after your goals. ✔Embark on an intellectual journey that has the power to elevate personal achievement and self-awareness to uncharted levels while we map out our journey over this 18-week course. There is great power and self-awareness that comes along with mapping out a plan designed specifically for YOU and I do encourage everyone to take Grant Bosnick's Leadership Self-Assessment[iii] so you can see the areas for you that score a high, medium of low level of importance for you to focus on this year. For Today, EPISODE #330, we cover Chapter 7, “AHA Moments, Creative Insight and the Brain” we will look at what Grant Bosnick covers on this topic, as well as a deeper dive into John Kounios and Mark Beeman's fascinating book The Eureka Factor[iv] so we can all have a clear understanding of how these AHA Moments occur in the brain, and how exactly we can foster our own creative insights for unique and immediate improved performance. ✔ Tap into the power of the AHA moment, and learn how to foster these spontaneous occurrences for instant performance improvement. ✔ 5 Simple Steps for Illuminating our Personal and Professional Life with AHA Moments of Creativity. ✔ What Does Neuroscience Say About These AHA Moments of Creativity? Today we dive into Chapter 7 of Grant Bosnick's book as we cover “The Science Behind Insight” which came out as MEDIUM importance (orange score) for me, alongside mindfulness and flow.  If you have taken the self-assessment, you'll know it's how you answer the questions, based on what's of high priority for you, that determines the lessons that are important to begin now, or ones that you might think you have a handle on, so they show up as lower priority, or medium,  like this topic did for for me. I do block out time every day for mindfulness, and am working on getting into “flow” with my work, but insight is a new skill for me. I've never sat down to see “what insight” will come into my mind today, as these types of moments happen spontaneously, like Alexis Samuels mentioned on EP 328[v] when he made the connection with financial literacy and gamification, in the shower. What I loved about Grant Bosnick's book Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership is that he opens up chapter 7 with a story of how insight was used by an organization to help solve the problem with the high number of babies that die within a month of their birth, specifically in developing countries.  This organization solved this specific problem using a thought process that took insight using “materials and human resources that could be used to address this issue” (Chapter 7, Bosnick) by building incubators made out of Toyota cars that were readily available in these developing areas. Instead of using their analytical mind and thinking “how do we get more incubators to these areas” someone on their team used insight and creativity to come up with the best solution. So how do we think up these creative ideas? Grant asks us to ponder where we have our best ideas. In the shower (like Alexis Samuels)? While exercising? At your desk while doing work? Just before falling asleep or waking up? While walking or hiking? While taking with a friend? Grant suggests that few people will come back with “at their desk while working” since this type of creativity involves breaking away from the analytical, thinking mind, and tapping into our “nonconscious” (Chapter 7, Bosnick) part of our brain. It was here I had to look deeper into how this type of thinking happens, and I found the fascinating book, The Eureka Factor: AHA Moments, Creative Insight and the Brain by John Kounios and Mark Beeman that Alexis Samuels mentioned during our interview, and I mentioned I had just started to read it. If you want to dive deeper into the science behind insight and creativity, I highly recommend this book. I wanted to know HOW to create these “AHA” Moments at will, not by chance and this is what these two cognitive neuroscientists who wrote this book, set out to do. Their goal of writing this book was to “explain how these Eureka experiences happen—and how to have more of them to enrich our lives and empower personal and professional success.” (The Eureka Factor). In the very beginning pages of The Eureka Factor, we learn that “insight is creative” (Page 9, The Eureka Factor, Kounios and Beeman) and when the authors went on to define “what creativity is” they suggest to not define it (yet) since “everyone intuitively recognizes creativity when he or she sees it” (Page 9, The Eureka Factor, Kounios and Beeman). I thought back to when we covered “Improving Creativity” on PART 4 of The Silva Method[vi] on “Improving Creativity and Innovation in our Schools, Sports and Modern Workplaces” and we tapped into Dr. Andrew Huberman's research on creativity here. Dr. Huberman explains that “when we see something that's truly creative, it reveals something to us about the natural world and about how our brains work….It must reveal something that surprises us” for it to be truly creative. So, going back to The Eureka Factor, John Kounios suggests that “creative insight is not an exotic type of thought reserved for the few. In fact, (he says) it's one of the few abilities that define our species….most humans—have insights. It's a basic human ability.” (Page 11, The Eureka Factor, Kounios and Beeman). HOW CAN WE BE MORE CREATIVE TO HAVE MORE INSIGHT? So now I want to know how we can we all have MORE insight to solve problems in our personal and work lives? How can we be more creative on purpose? Grant Bosnick has an exercise in his book to help foster this ability, and it begins with quieting the mind, and letting it drift.  Next, he suggests having a positive mood, and then be open to pattern completion, allowing new connections to form. Finally, he reminds us to NOT directly focus on the problem. In The Eureka Factor, Kounios and Beeman cover this concept of “pattern completion” and explained that we be open to unique solutions to our problems, letting the brain do what it was designed to do. They reminded us with a few fascinating discoveries in health, as well as an Oscar Winning Character that was created while the film writer was at a baseball game, that sometimes the answer we are looking for is opposite to what we commonly think to be true. I remember the advice that the Legendary speaker Bob Proctor[vii] would give to people every time they would have a problem they were looking to solve. He would say “go somewhere quiet and think” which covers Grant Bosnick's first suggestion. I remember people coming to me when I worked with Proctor, saying “OK, I did that” I went somewhere quiet, and I'm still stuck” and I always wondered what else I could suggest to someone who really was stuck in this process. After reading Grant's book, I can now connect the understanding of neuroscience to this equation. Having a positive mood is important, while you are quietly thinking, and also understanding that the brain doesn't like incompleteness. When you are quiet, thinking of a solution, your brain will do the work to make the connections where you might never have thought before.   While reading The Eureka Factor, I came across an image that helped to explain this idea so we can ALL improve our ability to generate new and creative insights that will empower our personal and professional lives. IMAGE CREDIT: The Eureka Factor (Kounios, Beeman) Page 24 If someone were to ask me “Where do I begin to improve my ability to create NEW insights in my life?” I would say, start here: STEP 1: Go somewhere quiet and think.  We've mentioned a few times on this podcast that “Every man has the natural and inherent power to think what he wants to think, but it requires more effort to do so”[viii] (Wallace D. Wattles). I recently heard Professor Hod Lipson[ix] from Columbia University, speaking about the future with AI, and while his whole presentation was forward-thinking, eye opening and brilliant, what caught my attention the most was when he mentioned that while working with students with AI and robotics, the hardest part for them was to come up with a name for their robot, because he said “it takes a lot of effort to be creative.” Take the time needed for this process. STEP 2: You might think you are stuck, and might see a brick wall in front of you, metaphorically speaking, but know that there is always a solution to every problem. You just haven't figured it out yet. It's here that I share ways I've moved past where I'm stuck, and that's by using The Silva Method. I'm reminded daily that many of our current listeners found us from the first episode we did in this 4-part series[x] that ended with an episode on “How to Be More Creative and Innovative”. I just heard from Fatima Kahedi this weekend that she found our podcast through Spotify, just by searching for The Silva Method. Then, this weekend, I was listening to a recent episode Dr. Andrew Huberman did an “Ask Me Anything[xi]” Episode from Melbourne, Australia. On this episode he reminded us of the work of Dr. David Spiegl on Hypnosis[xii] saying that there is a simple way to tell if someone is hypnotizable or not. It has to do with what Dr. Spiegl called an “eye roll” at the beginning of the test where he asked Dr. Huberman to look up, and then close his eyes. If the whites of his eyes showed for a certain amount of time, as his eyes were closing, (which they did) he would score a 4/4 on this test and be highly hypnotizable. I heard this and thought “That's the Silva Method!” Jose Silva gets us to relax somewhere quiet by going to the alpha state (by counting backwards) and then by rolling our eyes upwards in our head while relaxed. It's here he asks us to practice seeing things on the screen of our mind. Now that I've heard the science connected to this practice, I can see that by using The Silva Method, we are relaxing ourselves deeply enough to begin to “see” things more clearly. Or in essence, we are practicing self-hypnosis. STEP 3: Keeping your mood positive, break away, and do something that makes you happy. It could be going for a walk, or a hike, or playing tennis like the image from The Eureka Factor. Just break away and divert your attention away from the problem. If you are in a meditative state, just be sure to have positive, elevated emotions flowing through you. Looking at the image in the show notes from The Eureka Factor, we see a person playing tennis. You can use whatever method you want here (The Silva Method of Meditation, your own mindfulness practice, going for a walk or hike) whatever it is for YOU where you feel calm, rested and at peace. STEP 4: Be open to new ideas that might pop into your head. Be prepared for ideas that might be completely opposite to how you were originally thinking of solving the problem. We are all different here. Think back to the beginning of this episode, when Grant Bosnick asked us to consider where our creative ideas flow into our minds. Mine come in that time just before I go to sleep, or just before I wake up. Others might come in the shower, or while exercising. Be open to NEW ideas coming into your mind, and be ready to write them down. STEP 5: Know that there is much work going on from your unconscious mind. You'll will become more self-aware in this process. Grant Bosnick lists a few inventions that were developed this way, in chapter 7 on Insight, and I found an article that lists “Great Eureka Moments in History: From Issac Netwon to Sir Paul McCartney, (where) inspiration arrived suddenly”[xiii] to help them with their famous AHA Moments. DID YOU KNOW that when Albert Einstein created his masterwork on the theory of relativity that he was “taken aback” when his breakthrough came suddenly? His mind kept wandering as he pondered the thought “if a man falls freely, he would not feel his weight.” It was “by linking accelerated motion and gravity (where) Einstein eventually created his theory of relativity.” (Dan Falk) John Kounios also lists some “concrete examples that illustrate the steps and features of the insight experience itself—in particular, their expanded perspective, sudden occurrence, reinterpretation of the familiar, awareness of the unforeseen relationships, subjective certainty, and emotional thrill.” (Page 18, The Eureka Factor). REVIEW AND CONCLUSION To review and conclude this week's episode #330 on “The Neuroscience of Insight” DID YOU KNOW that “the moment a solution pops into someone's awareness as an insight, a sudden burst of high-frequency EEG activity known as “gamma waves” can be picked up by (EEG) electrodes just above the right ear?” (Page 70, The Eureka Factor). “Gamma waves represent cognitive processing in the brain, such as paying attention to something or linking together different pieces of information.” (Page 70, The Eureka Factor). John Kounios recalled in Chapter 5 of The Eureka Factor with excitement after years of work that they “had found a neural signature of the aha moment: a burst of activity in the brain's right hemisphere. Almost literally (he says) this is the spark of insight” but he did add to this conclusion that “in the world outside the lab, insights may need to be evaluated, verified, refined and applied, and this requires contributions from the more analytic left hemisphere” (Page 82, The Eureka Factor). Just like when Einstein came up with his famous AHA Moment of The Theory of Relativity, “it took him 8 years (using the analytical left hemisphere of his brain) to work through the mathematical details.”[xiv] So while we need both the left and right hemispheres of our brain to come up with these insightful AHA moments, there was another important key finding that they discovered with a patient who had a stroke that damaged the right part of his brain more than the left. The stroke didn't interfere with this particular patient's ability to speak and understand the spoken language, but the patient himself knew he was missing something important. This discovery led to an important finding that takes place in the right hemisphere of the brain, and is important “for filling in the gaps to make sense of things” (page 75) and that is the ability to “read between the lines” (Page 76, The Eureka Factor). Which is essentially what the brain is doing when it's “filling in the gaps” and solving our problems with our AHA Moments. We covered 5 STEPS for How to Have MORE AHA Moments to Enrich our Personal and Professional Lives: STEP 1: RELAX: Go somewhere quiet and think.  STEP 2: LOOK PAST THE BRICK WALL: You might think you are stuck, and might see a brick wall in front of you, but know that there is always a solution to every problem. You just haven't figured it out yet. STEP 3: KEEP POSITIVE: Keeping your mood positive, break away, and do something that makes you happy. It could be going for a walk, or a hike, sit somewhere quiet and meditate, or play tennis like the image in the show notes illustrates from The Eureka Factor. Just break away and divert your attention away from the problem. STEP 4: THE MAGIC HAPPENS HERE! Be open to new ideas that might pop into your head. Be prepared for NEW ideas that might be completely opposite to how you were originally thinking. If you decide to read The Eureka Factor, on top of the suggestions that Grant Bosnick suggests, you will learn how the left hemisphere of your brain and right must work together to “fill in the gaps.” This is where we open up our minds to NEW creative ideas. This concept is exactly like when someone tells you a joke, or uses sarcasm, or irony. Our brain that doesn't like “gaps or incompleteness” taps into the right hemisphere to interpret language in this way. This is a prime example that demonstrates just as our “ability to use language requires two intact hemispheres, so does effective, practical, creative performance” (Page 82, The Eureka Factor) and it's within “the right hemisphere (of our brain that) where the spark that ignites the creative fire” begins.  (Page 82, The Eureka Factor).  The magic happens when we can relax, with a positive mindset, close our eyes, and see what messages come “in-between” the lines. STEP 5: Know that there is much work going on from your unconscious mind. EPISODE #295 on “Unleashing the Power of our Subconscious Mind” is a good place to revisit as we peel back the layers and uncover who we truly are. Self-awareness is at the root of this process. To close out this episode, I'll end with a poem that reminds me of how the AHA Moment is formed that we covered recently.[xv]   Isn't it amazing how we acquire wisdom? When we suddenly “see” something that escaped us for so long. Stewart Edward White explains how AHA Moments of Learning can change us, in his poem where he writes: “Curious how we acquire wisdom! Over and over again, the same truth is thrust under our very noses. We encounter it in action; we are admonished of it; we read it in the written word. We suffer the experience; we gradually assent to the advice; we approve, intellectually, the written word. But nothing happens inside us. Then, one day, some trivial experience or word or encounter stops us short. A gleam of illumination penetrates the depth of our consciousness. We see! Usually it is but a glimpse; but on rare occasions a brilliant flash reveals truth fully formed. And we marvel that this understanding has escaped us so long.”   I hope you've enjoyed a deeper dive into the Neuroscience of Insights. We have one last interview to release this weekend, and we'll see you in a few weeks (once I've got my footing) when we return to finish our review of the final chapters of Grants Bosnick's Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership.         REFERENCES:   [i]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #321 with Grant ‘Upbeat' Bosnick  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/insights-from-grant-upbeat-bosnick/   [ii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #72 with De. Shane Creado on “Sleep Strategies That Will Guarantee a Competitive Advantage” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/dr-shane-creado-on-sleep-strategies-that-will-guarantee-a-competitive-advantage/   [iii] Self-Assessment for Grant Bosnick's book https://www.selfleadershipassessment.com/   [iv] The Eureka Factor: AHA Moments, Creative Insight, and the Brain by John Kounios and Mark Beeman Published April 14, 2015 https://www.amazon.com/Eureka-Factor-Moments-Creative-Insight/dp/1400068541   [v] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #328 with D. Alexis Samuels  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/exploring-neuroscience-and-gamification-in-financial-literacy-education-with-d-alexis-samuels/     [vi]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 264 “The Neuroscience Behind The Silva Method: Improving Creativity and Innovation in our Schools, Sports and Modern Workplaces”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/the-neuroscience-behind-the-silva-method-improving-creativity-and-innovation-in-our-schools-sports-and-modern-workplaces/   [vii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 66 with The Legendary Bob Proctor https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/the-legendary-bob-proctor-on/   [viii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 315 “Thinking and Acting in This Certain Way PART 2 Review of Wallace D. Wattles The Science of Getting Rich book https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/part-2-review-of-wallace-d-wattles-the-science-of-getting-rich-on-chapter-4-thinking-and-acting-in-a-certain-way/   [ix] https://www.me.columbia.edu/faculty/hod-lipson   [x]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 261 PART 1 of our Deep Dive into Applying The Silva Method https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/a-deep-dive-with-andrea-samadi-into-applying-the-silva-method-for-improved-intuition-creativity-and-focus-part-1/   [xi] Dr. Andrew Huberman “Ask Me Anything” Melbourne, Australia  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/live-event-q-a-dr-andrew-huberman-question-answer/id1545953110?i=1000650096634   [xii] Dr. Andrew Huberman is Hynpotized by Dr. Spiegl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlTzVB6TGT0   [xiii] “Great Eureka Moments in History: From Issac Netwon to Sir Paul McCartney, inspiration arrived suddenly” by Dan Falk, Published September 2, 2005 https://magazine.utoronto.ca/research-ideas/culture-society/great-eureka-moments-in-history-famous-inspirational-moments/ [xiv] IBID [xv] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 314 PART 1 of our Review of The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D Wattles https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/part-1-review-of-wallace-d-wattles-the-science-of-getting-rich-on-prosperity-consciousness/    

Join us as we revisit episode 327 of the "Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast", where we hone in on the critical relationship between hydration and brain health. Host Andrea Samadi delves into the sixth chapter of Grant Bosnick's book during an 18-week self-leadership series, elucidating how focusing on our physical health can sharpen our cognitive performance. This episode is a paradigm shift, captivating listeners with the powerful impacts of nutrition and hydration on the brain. Andrea explores the benefits of water for our brain health and productivity, explaining how adequate hydration can improve concentration, cognition, mood and memory. The episode also explores other aspects of physical health like exercise, sleep and mindfulness, and how they contribute to overall wellness, well-being, achievement and productivity. Welcome back to SEASON 11 of The Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we connect the science-based evidence behind social and emotional learning and emotional intelligence training for improved well-being, achievement, productivity and results—using what I saw as the missing link (since we weren't taught this when we were growing up in school), the application of practical neuroscience. I'm Andrea Samadi, an author, and an educator with a passion for learning and launched this podcast 5 years ago with the goal of bringing ALL the leading experts together (in one place) to help us to APPLY this research in our daily lives. On today's episode #327 we continue with our 18-Week Self-Leadership Series based on Grant Bosnick's “Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership: A Bite Size Approach Using Psychology and Neuroscience” that we first dove into with our interview on EP #321[i] just a few weeks ago.  Now that we have started this series, I hope you can see how practicing and strengthening the skills we are learning each week, is cumulative. Each week, we are learning something new, that builds off the prior week, to help take us to greater heights in 2024. In this 18-week Series that we began in the beginning of February, we are covering: ✔ Powerful tactics from this Grant Bosnick's award-winning book that illustrates how change and achievement are truly achievable both from internal ('inside out') and external ('outside in') perspectives. ✔Listeners will grasp the immense power of self-leadership and its transformative effect on personal growth and success by applying the neuroscience Grant has uncovered in each chapter. ✔Explore practical strategies for habit formation and the impact of a self-assessment system. ✔Gain insights from Grant's expert advice on maintaining a balance between strengths and weaknesses while chasing after your goals. ✔Embark on an intellectual journey that has the power to elevate personal achievement and self-awareness to uncharted levels while we map out our journey over this 18-week course. There is great power and self-awareness that comes along with mapping out a plan designed specifically for YOU and I do encourage everyone to take Grant Bosnick's Leadership Self-Assessment[ii] so you can see the areas for you that score a high, medium of low level of importance for you to focus on this year. For Today, EPISODE #327, Chapter 6, “The Science Behind our Physical Health” we narrow our focus from a wide and complex topic to something we can implement immediately: Today we will consider “The Hydrated Brain for Improving Our Cognitive Performance” ✔ A Review of the Top Health Staples that we have covered on this podcast over the years, specifically since the Pandemic. ✔ How Dehydration Affects Our Cognitive Performance ✔ Tips Grant Bosnick Suggests for Keeping Our Brain Hydrated ✔ Focusing on One Area of Your Physical Health at a Time Today we dive into Chapter 6 of Grant Bosnick's book as we cover “The Science Behind Our Physical Health” which came out as LOW importance (red score) for me, alongside emotion regulation.  If you have taken the self-assessment, you'll know it's how you answer the questions, based on what's of high priority for you, that determines the lessons that are important to begin now, or ones that you might think you have a handle on, so they show up as lower priority like this topic did for for me. Not that physical health, or emotion regulation is of low priority for me, it's quite the opposite, but I block out time in the day for both of these topics, and this time is non-negotiable. I will say that while the broad term of physical health (that Grant covers in Pathway 4 of his book) is extremely important to me, it is a very complex topic and one we've been focused on since the pandemic geared us into looking closer at our physical and mental health. We created the Top Health Staples[iii] That Are Scientifically Proven to Boost Our Physical and Mental Health where we've now added a 6th with stress reduction, for Podbean's Wellness Week back in 2020, when I was asked to cover this topic. It was here where we shifted our attention to be equally as focused on the health of our mind (our mental health) in addition to our physical health. You can't have one without the other. When guests have approached me over the years to join us on the podcast, if they fall into these health staples with an angle I've not yet covered, it's easy to say yes, so we can keep moving our physical and mental health forward. We are always looking for WHAT'S NEW and INNOVATIVE in this area. How many times have we seen Dr. Gregory Kelly[iv] from Neurohacker.com who is focused on pioneering systems for human optimization and longevity? Twice so far and he's on the schedule the middle of April to cover Qualia NAD+ where we will learn more about NAD+ that is often called the “aging” molecule due to its profound influence on how well (or how poorly) we will age. We recently met Dimitri Leonov[v] with a new nanotechnology I've been wearing since our interview the end of this year, that's been spotted on celebrities like Robert Downey Jr. We are always looking for what's new to take us to new heights with our physical and mental health, with some exciting and NEW innovators who we will be covering in the next few months. So what does Grant Bosnick say about physical health is his book “Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership?” He begins with the importance of looking at what we eat and asks “what is it doing to your brain?” (Chapter 6, Bosnick). What I like about Grant's book, and why I wanted to cover EACH chapter over the next 18 weeks, is because it's a paradigm shift for us to think about how ANYTHING we do impacts our brain. THINK ABOUT THIS FOR A MINUTE: 25 years ago, when I was setting goals for my future, no one said to me “Hey Andrea, think about how your brain will tie into the goals you are setting” or “what foods are you eating for your brain health” or even “Did you know that exercise will build a stronger, more resilient brain?” I didn't even begin to consider my brain until 2014 when Jeff Kleck, an Arizona School Administrator that we met on EP 246[vi] shared all his notes, books and resources with me, urging me that understanding how our brain operates, will be of critical importance in our future. Boy was he ever right. I still keep in touch with him, and let him know all the time just how grateful I was for the time he spent explaining what he had learned about the brain with me.   Grants goes over foods that are important for our brain health and productivity, specifically foods that have a low glycemic index “which means they release energy slowly into the bloodstream.” (Chapter 6, Bosnick). We've covered this topic on various episodes, specifically with “The Damaging Impacts of Sugar on the Brain and Body”[vii] and we've even used a glucose monitor to test what happens to our body with too much sugar, and how it can tank our overall health and productivity. While reading this chapter, Grant echoed many of the experts I'm sure you've heard us mention, like Dr. Daniel and Tana Amen, from their Brain Warrior's Way Podcast who reminded us to always make decisions with our brain in mind by thinking or saying out loud with everything that we do “Is this decision GOOD for my brain, or NOT” Dr. Amen said many things that caught my attention while listening to his podcast years ago, and I often took his words of wisdom and created graphics to keep his thoughts close. While talking about our daily habits and aging (which I know we all want to do gracefully) he reminded us that “your everyday habits and decisions are either boosting or stealing your brain's reserve and are either accelerating the aging the process (which none of us want to do on purpose) or rejuvenating your brain.” It was Dr. Amen[viii] who first caught my attention with the importance of loving my brain, this organ that controls everything that I am and everything that I do. Finally, it was when Dr. Amen mentioned that “Your competitive advantage or disadvantage is the actual physical functioning of your brain.” (Dr. Amen from The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast) This statement made me take a good look at whether I was boosting my brain reserve and rejuvenating the aging process, or accelerating it. Grant covers many of the Top Health Staples in chapter 6, highlighting what many experts have been hitting home for us over the past few years, like the importance of sleep, taking power naps and adding in ideas for relaxation with mindfulness, and massage, but it was his focus on breathing that “helps with emotion regulation and memory recall” (Chapter 6, Bosnick) that caught my attention in Chapter 6. I remember watching Stanford Professor Dr. Andrew Huberman demonstrate how to “Self-Regulate Your Brain in Less Than a Minute”[ix] on one of his podcast episodes and it was so impactful to me that I use his method all the time now. I love how Grant covers how to use pranayama breathing for “emotional recognition and memory” (Chapter 6, Bosnick) as well as for “increasing concentration.” This topic of Physical Health is complex, and we can go into many different directions, which is why we created the Top 6 Health Staples to stay focused on moving the needle towards physical health with one idea at a time. I noticed that I would work on one area, like sleep for instance, and could see improvements here, but another area would suffer. It's a balancing act for sure, requiring focused attention. So today, to keep it simple, I want to focus on something that we might forget about our brain, and our physical health and that is that “our brain is 75% water. (And) When our brain is functioning on a full reserve of water, we will be able to think faster and be more focused and experience greater clarity and creativity.” (Chapter 6, Bosnick). Grant reminds us in Chapter 6 of the importance of hydration, and says that “water is essential for delivering nutrients to our brain and for removing toxins. When our brain is fully hydrated, the exchange of nutrients and toxins will be more efficient—thus ensuring better concentration and mental alertness.” Grant mentions that our brain is “75% water” (Chapter 6, Bosnick) and of the importance of hydration, and I remembered learning that “90 minutes of sweating can temporarily shrink the brain as much as one year of aging does.” From Deane Alban's 72 Amazing Brain Facts. This brain fact brought home for me, just how important hydration is for our brain health. You will need to read Chapter 6 of Grant's book to receive all of his tips, but he does cover the many BENEFITS of drinking water. He says that keeping our brain hydrated helps us with: Improving concentration and cognition Helping to balance our mood and emotions Maintaining a good memory Boosting our brain's reaction time Increasing blood flow and oxygen to the brain Preventing and relieving headaches Reducing stress REVIEW AND CONCLUSION To review and conclude this week's episode #327 on Chapter 6 on Physcial Health, we narrow our focus to “Our Hydrated Brain.” DID YOU KNOW: “That our brain is 75% water and when our brain is functioning on a full reserve of water, we will be able to think faster, be more focused and experience greater clarity and creativity?” (Chapter 6, Bosnick). Grant reminds us that “everyone is unique and needs different amounts of water per day (but suggests) an adequate intake for men is roughly around 3 liters (100 fluid ounces) a day, (and) for women it's about 2.2 liters (74 fluid ounces) a day. THINK ABOUT THIS? Knowing how important water is for the brain, do you know how much water you drink?  I've definitely started paying more attention to this, especially knowing how “sweating can temporarily shrink the brain.” I've been using an infrared sauna, and another health device that calls for an increase in water intake, and I can tell with 100% certainty that when I'm not drinking enough water, it shows up with my ability to think with clarity. What do you think? Could you improve your water intake? Just by thinking about ways to improve our brain health, we will over time begin to move the needle in the direction of physical health and wellness, which was the concept that Grant wanted us to uncover in Chapter 6. I hope you learned something new, perhaps a new angle for your physical health, as you think about ways to stay hydrated as we all look for new ideas to improve our health in 2024. REVIEW Chapters 2, 3, 4 and 5 It's here I'm hoping we will take the information we are learning, connect the dots to form knowledge and then apply this knowledge to become wise. This is where we go from theory to practice with this podcast. REFLECT Back to Chapter 2 on The Neuroscience of Goals (and Kurt Lewin's Force Field Theory): What are you doing today to gain the momentum needed to reach NEW and HEIGHTENED levels of performance this year? How are you improving your mental and physical health to gain the momentum we talked about in this chapter? REFLECT Back to Chapter 3 on The Neuroscience of Inspiration: How are you using people or places that inspire you, to take your results to greater heights? Think about this as it relates to your physical and mental health. What inspiration do you need to take more action in this area? REFLECT Back to Chapter 4 on The Neuroscience of Mindfulness: Where are you in your Mindfulness Journey? Mindfulness, and breathing was listed often in Chapter 6.  How is mindfulness helping you with your physical health? REFLECT Back to Chapter 5 on The Neuroscience Behind Peak Performance: How are you practicing “getting into flow?” When do you notice it the most?  Is it during physical exercise, or meditation? Are you practicing this state to gain 5x more productivity in this state? I'll close out this episode with a quote that I'm hoping will urge all of us to grab a glass of water as we THINK about how we will implement this powerful concept into our week. Loren Eisley said “If there is Magic on this planet, it is contained in water” and I'll have to agree.  Grant taught us how drinking water helps us, improving our concentration, cognition, mood, emotions, memory, reaction time, increasing oxygen to our brain, preventing head aches and reducing stress. So go grab a glass of water, and I'll see you next week with Chapter 7 on Insight.  REFERENCES: [i]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #321 with Grant ‘Upbeat' Bosnick  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/insights-from-grant-upbeat-bosnick/   [ii] Self-Assessment for Grant Bosnick's book https://www.selfleadershipassessment.com/   [iii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast BONUS EPISODE Recorded for Podbean's Wellness Week “The Top 5 Health Staples” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/bonus-episode-a-deep-dive-into-the-top-5-health-staples-and-review-of-seasons-1-4/   [iv] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #285 with Dr. Gregory Kelly on “How to Beat Aging and Stress with Qualia Senolytics”   https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/dr-gregory-kelly-from-neurohacker-collective-on-how-to-beat-aging-and-stress-with-qualia-senolytics/   Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #305 with Dr. Gregory Kelly on Qualia Synbiotics https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/returning-guest-dr-gregory-kelly-on-qualia-synbiotic-optimizing-digestion-and-mood-with-prebiotics-probiotics-and-postbiotics/   [v] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #318 with Dmitri Leonov on Taopatch, Nanotechnology for Health and Wellness of the Future https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/dmitri-leonov-on-taopatch-understanding-nanotechnology-for-health-and-wellness-of-the-future/   [vi]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #246 with Jeff Kleck on “Using Neuroscience to Inspire Thinkers in our Schools, Sports and the Workplace”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/jeff-kleck-on-using-neuroscience-to-inspire-thinkers-in-schools-sport-and-the-workplace/   [vii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #275 “The Damaging Impacts of Sugar on the Brain and Body” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/brain-fact-friday-the-damaging-impacts-of-sugar-on-the-brain-and-body/   [viii] The Daniel Plan by Dr. Amen https://www.danielplan.com/change-your-brain-change-your-life-2/   [ix]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #273 On Self-Regulation  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/brain-fact-friday-on-self-regulation-using-neuroscience-to-regulate-automatic-negative-thoughts-emotions-and-behaviors/   Click here for more episodes of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast

The Unschool FREE How to Launch Masterclass is available here. Learn more about starting your next 6-figure business, plus get AI pitch prompts, swipe copy, brand decks, social templates, and more inside the Unschool: Intuitive Biz Academy.   Today's guest:  Lisa O'Connor is not just an entrepreneur but a true artistic spirit that embodies the essence of holistic living. Her journey is a tapestry of wellness, design, healing, and authentic beauty. Lisa's educational background stems from the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC where she studied in Fashion Merchandising and Marketing. Her pursuit of holistic living led her to become a Holistic Nutritionist and a Kundalini Yoga teacher. "Radiance Matcha", her matcha line, stands as a testament to her passion for wellness, nature, and the power of daily rituals that can transform our lives. In this episode we discuss: From Fashion to Holistic Wellness: Lisa's journey from fashion merchandising and marketing to finding her calling as a holistic nutritionist and Kundalini yoga teacher. Discovering Kundalini: Lisa's transformative experience with Kundalini and how it reshaped her life. The Beauty Collection: An exploration of what this collection means to Lisa and the inspiration behind it. Embracing Change: Lisa's recent move and how it impacted her identity and self-perception. Nature as an Inspiration: How nature serves as a muse in Lisa's life and influences her work. Daily Rituals: Lisa's daily practices that anchor her, especially during major life transitions. The Power of Prayer: How gratitude and connection play a role in Lisa's life and her unique approach to prayer. Radiance Matcha Unveiled: The backstory of her matcha line, what it represents, and how it's more than just a product – it's a lifestyle. Branding Tips from the Pro: Invaluable advice for budding entrepreneurs on how to intertwine their passions to create a cohesive and authentic brand. Links & Resources: Explore The Beauty Collection here. Discover the magic of Radiance Matcha here. Get a dose of inspiration and tune into Lisa's Podcast here. Connect with Lisa: Follow her journey and daily insights on Instagram @aradiantlife. _______________________________________________________ RESOURCES: Join The Unschool: Intuitive Biz Academy Want to chat about this episode? Text

IntroductionMany times we are unaware of the signs of suicide and if we notice them, we are afraid to intervene. T-Kea and Jordan discuss signs of suicide and encourage listeners to have the conversation even though it is uncomfortable. SpotlightNah'Jahron Holmes of Charlotte North Carolina (T-Kea's 13-year-old cousin)ResourceResource: 988Additional Mental Health Resources: https://www.blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo.org/_files/ugd/c79b52_8baa68adc228487d9906b12722f86b61.pdfMoment of InspirationHow can you incorporate the topic of suicide into your life this week?Be intentional and have an honest conversation about what you've noticed and your concerns. Listen non-judgmentally (that means not interrupting, telling them how they should/shouldn't feel/do, and ask for best ways to support.Be direct and ask “Are you thinking about suicide or killing yourself?Connect with usFollow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/blackpeoplediebysuicidetoo/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackpeoplediebysuicide2?_t=8cjqDTiqHbq&_r=1Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/blackpeoplediebysuicidetooYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BPDBSTPodcast Follow T-Kea!IG: https://www.instagram.com/t_keablackman/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@t_keablackman?_t=8bmrLfPUQV4&_r=1 Follow Jordan!IG:https://www.instagram.com/thelatebluumer/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D DonateHelp us end suicide in the Black community and donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=FRHD8VAWVWV56 ShopGet your merch and support the show: https://bpdbst-podcast.printify.me/products

This episode explores the classic bestseller, Start With Why by Simon Sinek.Topics IncludeLessons we've learnt about leadershipThe WHY behind what Vinh and Ali doThe Golden Circle - Why, How, WhatThe difference between manipulation and inspirationHow to find your 'why' by finding the pieces of the puzzle and collecting all the dots. The Celery test - using what aligns with you to guide your decisionsLeadership is a combination of art and scienceThe Vinh and Ali Show - Top 10 ranked podcastListen to full episodes at www.vinhandalishow.comIf you're enjoying the podcast please subscribe and leave us a review.More on Vinh;https://www.vinhgiang.comSTAGE Academy (Public Speaking/ Communication Skills Online Course)https://www.tiktok.com/@askvinhhttps://www.instagram.com/askvinhMore on Ali;https://www.aliterai.com/https://futuregolf.com.au/https://www.instagram.com/aliterai/

In this episode, Host Paola Soares discusses how to overcome a major setback that feels like a failure pt. 3 : Dreaming and Inspiration  How do you know if you are struggling with this? Well the truth is this topic probably hit you like a ton of bricks because you know that this is something you have been struggling with internally and most likely quietly..  for others of you it might not feel so obvious.  So how do you know if this is something you may be struggling with? Do you keep going back to that memory, does that situation or event feels like it's a defining moment in your life? Do you feel like you are different having lived through it and not in a positive way?  Do you fear this is something you will never be able to bounce back from?  In this episode Paola walks through part 3 of the steps that ultimately helped her overcome that moment that felt like a deep failure in her  life.  This framework helped her heal, overcome and thrive on the other side of it and she wants the same for you… For the next few weeks we'll be walking through these steps so you can get “unstuck” and start walking towards your dream life Get the special But First, She Failed Listener Discount with Belay below ***Make sure to mention But First, She Failed/ Paola Soares referred you so you can get the discount!*** Belay   Let's Connect: overcomefailure.co Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz But First, She Failed FB Community Email me: Paola@Butfirstshefailed.com  

Rishad Tobaccowala is a business strategist, thought leader, and the author of Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data, published by Harper Collins. Rishad is working on his second book, “ Re-Thinking Work” which McGraw-Hill will publish in 2024. Additional writings can be found in the “The Future Does Not Fit in the Containers of the Past”, read by 25,000 leaders worldwide every week. Rishad most recently was the Global Strategist and Chief Growth Officer of the 100,000-person marketing and business transformation Publicis Groupe and has been named by BusinessWeek as one of the top business leaders for his pioneering innovation and TIME magazine dubbed him one of five “Marketing Innovators.”In this episode, we discuss:  How his degree in Advanced Mathematics led to a career in Business TransformationWhere he gets inspirationHow to leverage practical tools and techniques to stay relevantHow to tell Truth to Power in your organizationHow aspiring authors can rethink the math and model of content monetization How to become a thoughtful content creator The difference between jobs and workHow not to outsource your futureDelivered with clarity and humor, it's an honor to present Rishad Tobaccowala on The Career Refresh. Connect with Rishad TobaccowalaGet the book HERESubscribe to Rishad's free Substack HERERead Rishad's most popular pieces curated and categorized HEREWebsite HEREFollow him on LinkedIn Support the show Jill Griffin is on a mission to improve life in the workplace by helping leaders increase their well-being, intentionality and impact. Jill's executive coaching, strategy, and innovation have generated multi-millions in revenue for the world's largest agencies, start-ups, and well-known brands. She works with individuals, teams, and organizations to create cultures allowing leaders to increase performance and impact while maintaining well-being. Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching CEO Advising and Consulting Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Grab an individual Strengths & Strategy Session with Jill Griffin HERE Get on Jill's email list to get career insights and tips Follow @jillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

In this week's episode of The UK Flooring Podcast, host Tom dives into the world of DSC Carpet & Flooring. He chats with the team about their journey, from starting their own business during lockdown to finding their best ideas in the most unexpected places. Tune in for valuable insights, tips, and stories from these experienced flooring professionals.KEY TAKEAWAYSWhat inspired the team to go out on their ownChallenges faced during the lockdown periodThe role of adaptability and resilience in their successThe importance of stepping away from work for inspirationHow the team has come up with some of their most innovative ideas while taking a bathEncouraging creativity and thinking outside the box in the flooring industryHow DSC Carpet & Flooring helps customers make informed decisionsThe benefits of professional installation and maintenanceLinks & Resources:DSC Carpet & Flooring website: https://dsccarpetflooring.co.uk/DSC Carpet & Flooring on social media: https://www.instagram.com/dsccarpetflooring/Don't forget to subscribe to The UK Flooring Podcast for more conversations with industry experts, and follow us on social media for updates and bonus content!ABOUT THE HOSTSPeople often ask us why we started this podcast…It's simple really. To help others.We strongly believe in surrounding yourself with likeminded people and peers that can motivate you, inspire you and teach you more than any textbook or course can.Episode content includes:Meet the ContractorMeet the bossMeet the supplierAnd everything in between….From Strategic Planning to Accountancy and Mindset our content is specifically curated for Flooring Professionals that are committed to growing their businesses and becoming the best versions of themselves.-------Exclusively for listeners of the podcast we are giving away 10 FREE financial mastermind spaces so If you need help with your finances, then contact Tom and Sarah via their socials or email hello@cockerillandco.co.uk. Spaces are limited so book fast to secure your place.CONTACT METHODSTo feature on the Podcast drop us an email at hello@cockerillandco.co.ukWebsite www.theukflooringpodcast.co.ukInstagram @theukflooringpodcast @cockerillandcoFacebook @cockerillandcoLinkedin @cockerill-and-co To find out more about what we do visit www.cockerillandco.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's this episode about?Bonny and I talked about many very CONTROVERSIAL topics in this episode. If you choose to tune in, you may end up loving or hating us, even more. So you've been warned!On the Spirituality part, we talked about:What is God? from a quantum physics point of view.Is “new age” another form of mind control and manipulation? The Satanic infiltration in all religions.The fundamental Truth vs subjective personal “truths”.Pagan witches vs Satanist witchesHow to protect yourself from falling into Satanic traps while doing any spiritual practices.Next, we move onto Bonny's art practices:How Bonny constructs a painting from an idea, before she put paint on canvasFine Art vs Illustration, the business models and the art style, and the crossover between the twoLeft Brain vs Right Brain vs No MindThe use of DRUGS by artists for creative inspirationHow to access your intuition or the creative source without using substanceThe importance of practicing focusHow the arts can save usYou can see more of Bonny's amazing artworks on her website, where you can also download her Wheel of the Year art calendar. Check out her Youtube channel for her art related creations from film, poetry, to artist interviews, and painting demos.Connect with us on Instagram @consciousrebelpodcast Sign up to my newsletter to receive 10% discount on your next art print purchase.

In today's episode of the Business Besties podcast, Kendra and I answered the most common question people ask - What should I talk about today?. We go deep on the top 5 places we get our content inspiration from. As digital creators, our content helps us attract our ideal clients therefore running out of ideas can be a nightmare. It is also so easy to get overwhelmed with the metrics but every small business owner should know that it should always be quality over quantity. Definitely a conversation you shouldn't miss as we discussed the following points:Create content consistently to get betterWays how to ask your audience what they wantFacebook groups as a gold mine of content inspirationHow to maximize Instagram Explorer feed and trends for content generationThe benefits of using the right hashtags for your contentBest online databases to check in what other people are talking aboutMy bonus tip for content generation You're in for a treat! Make sure to listen from beginning to end of this episode of the Business Besties. Like the show? Keep Katie running and show her your support!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiebrinkleyhttps://katiebrinkley.com/Business Besties InstagramVisit Kendra's social media pages:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-swalls-74b602104/ Website: https://girlmeansbusiness.com Podcast: Girl Means BusinessLearn more about Katie and Next Step Social Communications:Clubhouse: clubhouse.com/@katiebrinkleyhttps://www.nextstepsocialcommunications.comlinkedin.com/in/katiebrinkleyhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_-Y2X66ANwc5AY0k1WJagw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode of the Business Besties podcast, Kendra and I answered the most common question people ask - What should I talk about today?. We go deep on the top 5 places we get our content inspiration from. As digital creators, our content helps us attract our ideal clients therefore running out of ideas can be a nightmare. It is also so easy to get overwhelmed with the metrics but every small business owner should know that it should always be quality over quantity. Definitely a conversation you shouldn't miss as we discussed the following points:Create content consistently to get betterWays how to ask your audience what they wantFacebook groups as a gold mine of content inspirationHow to maximize Instagram Explorer feed and trends for content generationThe benefits of using the right hashtags for your contentBest online databases to check in what other people are talking aboutMy bonus tip for content generation You're in for a treat! Make sure to listen from beginning to end of this episode of the Business Besties. Like the show? Keep Katie running and show her your support!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/katiebrinkleyhttps://katiebrinkley.com/Business Besties InstagramVisit Kendra's social media pages:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-swalls-74b602104/ Website: https://girlmeansbusiness.com Podcast: Girl Means BusinessLearn more about Katie and Next Step Social Communications:Clubhouse: clubhouse.com/@katiebrinkleyhttps://www.nextstepsocialcommunications.comlinkedin.com/in/katiebrinkleyhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_-Y2X66ANwc5AY0k1WJagw Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The energy centers that have been defined in ancient medical texts actually align with major endocrine glands in the body. While we think of "energy" as it relates to the "energetic body" as being very subtle and therefore difficult to grasp. However, energy flow via the nervous system and circulatory system in these areas is in fact quite significant. Even the slightest impedance of electrical impulse from the nervous system or blood flow from the vascular system can have significant effects on the form and function of these endocrine glands which are so tightly regulated by hormonal messaging systems to and from the brain.The thyroid gland is subject to imbalance more often than any other of the body's endocrine glands. Both "hypo" and "hyper" activity of the thyroid are mainly due to "auto-immune" causes. In other words, the actual cause of dysfunction is not very well understood, so the conventional medicine world simply labels these issues as "autoimmune" and then tells millions of people they must rely on drugs to manage their condition.In Medicinal Monday (#331) we discussed some of the many potential causes to thyroid imbalance and how we can nourish ourselves in a way that supports the intricate endocrine system in naturally coming into balance.In today's Wisdom Wednesday episode we discuss the deeper and arguably more important issues around the energetics of the thyroid gland.Limitations in self-expression.Holding oneself back.Authentic communication.Pursuing true passion and purpose.When we open up to the natural flow of wisdom and creativity, we allow for deeper nourishment that no food, herb, or pill could ever offer.Join the conversations live on YouTube every Wednesday: https://www.youtube.com/alterhealthSome highlights from today's WW episode on Thyroid Energetics...The brain-body connection between chronic stress and thyroid issuesThe most probable energetic contributors to thyroid issues such as:- Lack of drive, feeling sluggish, numb, and disconnect from life's purpose- Holding back and constantly trying to please others by carrying their burdens and worries- Stifled self expressionThe powerful medicine of connecting with innate wisdom, motivation, and following authentic inspirationHow we can prioritizing authentic self-care rather than belittling oneself or constant people pleasingLinks to some more good stuff- Get weekly Meal Guides: https://www.alter.health/meal-guides- Stay connected on Telegram: https://t.me/alterhealth - Cleanse with Us during the next Alter Health Cleanse: https://www.alter.health/cleanse- Work with us in the Thrive on Plants program: https://www.alter.health/thrive-on-plants- ATTN Health Practitioners! Learn more and apply to the Plant Based Mind Body Practitioner Program: https://www.alter.health/pbmb-practitionerPeace and Love.

Number One Bestselling Author, Timothy Gager has published 17 books of fiction and poetry. He hosted the successful Dire Literary Series in Cambridge, MA from 2001 to 2018, and started a weekly virtual series in 2020. He has had over 1000 works of fiction and poetry published, 17 nominated for the Pushcart Prize. His work also has been nominated for a Massachusetts Book Award, The Best of the Web, The Best Small Fictions Anthology and has been read on National Public Radio. Timothy is the Fiction Editor of The Wilderness House Literary Review, and the founding co-editor of The Heat City Literary Review. A graduate of the University of Delaware, Timothy lives in Dedham, Massachusetts with some fish and a rabbit, and he is employed as a social worker. Joe the Salamander, is his third novel. IN THIS EPISODE: 1:11 How NOT to start an interview! 2:41 Introducing Tim Gager 4:32 The birth of his daughter AND his first book gets accepted by a publisher! 6:57 From Ebook to Print: Tim convinces/demands that his publisher PRINT his next book 10:48 His path to sobriety 12:22 Eight published books on poetry 14:27 Lessons learned during The Shutdown 20:08 How to write 17 books 28:05 Sticking to a schedule & knowing how to live 32:45 His latest book: Joe the Salamander 41:18 Two stories that help shine a light on autism 46:45 Inspiration - How 130 words of a Flash Fiction piece turned into an 80,000 word novel 48:57 Tim's new book - it may not be finished for a decade 59:45 Revival tents, hot coals, snake handlers, Scientology, Hare Krishna's, and Time Share's 1:07:05 Dar's experience with his Norwegian friends and film crew

Reflection on recent experiences in relationship conflict have allowed me to realize that I am not able to bring the energy of nurturing when it is needed. Instead, my default is to bring in the logical side, which only exacerbates the situation. I bring these questions to Alexander in this episode as we get into the step by step of how to handle conflict in a conscious relationship.Other Relevant Episodes:Three Questions to Help You Define Your Authentic Selfhttps://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/three-questions-to-help-you-define-your-authentic-selfTwo Questions to Help You Define Your Authentic Relationshipshttps://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/two-questions-to-help-you-define-your-authentic-relationshipsThe Foundation Principles of Relating: Attraction, Love, Respect, Trust & Forgivenesshttps://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-foundation-principles-of-relatingA Powerful Tool for Navigating the Emotional Process: The Three Rshttps://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-three-rsWhat Are The Five Levels of Overall Wellness?https://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/what-are-the-five-levels-of-overall-wellnessWhat is Unconditional Love and the Process of Reaching Ithttps://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/what-is-unconditional-love-and-theHow to Redirect the Energy of Competition Into Inspirationhttps://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-redirect-the-energy-of-competition-into-inspirationHow to Utilize the Concept of Attachment to Further Self Growthhttps://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-utilize-the-concept-of-attachment-to-further-self-growthWhy Sacrifice & Compromise Are Not Useful In Conscious Relationshipshttps://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/why-sacrifice-compromise-are-not-useful-in-conscious-relationshipsHow to Consciously Navigate Friendships Outside of Our Relationshipshttps://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-consciously-navigate-friendships-outside-of-our-relationshipsHow to Utilize the Six Priorities in Relationshipshttps://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-utilize-the-six-priorities-in-relationshipsThe Push & Pull of Subtle Energy Around Our Wantshttps://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-push-pull-of-subtle-energy

Reflection on recent experiences in relationship conflict have allowed me to realize that I am not able to bring the energy of nurturing when it is needed. Instead, my default is to bring in the logical side, which only exacerbates the situation. I bring these questions to Alexander in this episode as we get into the step by step of how to handle conflict in a conscious relationship.Other Relevant Episodes:Three Questions to Help You Define Your Authentic Selfhttps://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/three-questions-to-help-you-define-your-authentic-selfTwo Questions to Help You Define Your Authentic Relationshipshttps://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/two-questions-to-help-you-define-your-authentic-relationshipsThe Foundation Principles of Relating: Attraction, Love, Respect, Trust & Forgivenesshttps://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-foundation-principles-of-relatingA Powerful Tool for Navigating the Emotional Process: The Three Rshttps://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-three-rsWhat Are The Five Levels of Overall Wellness?https://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/what-are-the-five-levels-of-overall-wellnessWhat is Unconditional Love and the Process of Reaching Ithttps://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/what-is-unconditional-love-and-theHow to Redirect the Energy of Competition Into Inspirationhttps://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-redirect-the-energy-of-competition-into-inspirationHow to Utilize the Concept of Attachment to Further Self Growthhttps://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-utilize-the-concept-of-attachment-to-further-self-growthWhy Sacrifice & Compromise Are Not Useful In Conscious Relationshipshttps://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/why-sacrifice-compromise-are-not-useful-in-conscious-relationshipsHow to Consciously Navigate Friendships Outside of Our Relationshipshttps://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-consciously-navigate-friendships-outside-of-our-relationshipsHow to Utilize the Six Priorities in Relationshipshttps://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-utilize-the-six-priorities-in-relationshipsThe Push & Pull of Subtle Energy Around Our Wantshttps://wisewhyspodcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-push-pull-of-subtle-energy

Episode Two: Turning Your Desires Into a Business The whole reason you want a business in the first place is so you can do more of the things that light you up. Today we are talking about the secret to building a business with ease, flow and fun. This episode is going to take you from “shoulding” all over yourself to giving yourself permission to follow your desires. You will learn how to attract soul clients through selling from desire. Knowing *this* will have soul clients lining up to work with you. In this episode I share… Only do the things in your business that light you up because there are so many different ways, the right way for you feels good. How our programming gets in our way from following our desires How when you listen to your desires, the SHOULDing goes away The difference between Motivation & Inspiration How desire is our instructions and it's guiding us to what we want Doubt is the opposite of desire and how doubt gets in our way What causes people to feel needy, graspy, icky when selling How to sell in a way that feels good to you How talking to people's desires creates soul clients Links to things I think you might be interested in that were mentioned in the podcast episode: To learn more about my signature offer, Effortless Sales https://laurenciesco.com/effortless-sales/ Follow Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenciesco/ Check it out: https://laurenciesco.com/rebel-soul-podcast/ Details about the GIVEAWAY... You have a chance to not only win a 60-minute Soul Strategy call with me AND a swag bag with all my favorite things BUT the winner will also be invited to be a featured guest on my podcast! Here's how to win. You will be entered 5 times for every review you leave. Apple or Spotify {Leave a review on Apple and/or Spotify then email screen shot to lauren@laurenciesco.com} Or 1 entry every time you share the podcast on social media and tag me @laurenciesco No limit to the number of times you can share. Winners will be announced on 5/30. Every share and review helps get this podcast in the ears on other Rebel Souls. I appreciate your support and willingness to review and share in advance. Listen Here: On Spotify On Google On Apple Podcasts

In today's episode, I interviewed the amazing Fia Forsström, also known as @thisisfiamusic. She shared her journey of discovering spirituality and where that began and how she now infuses that into her music. Fia also shared:How she uses nature as inspirationHow to connect with your inner knowing and have trust in itThe importance of releasing the pressure off yourselfHow she has the confidence to share and use her voiceHow she handles moments of discouragementThis was such a beautiful, honest and inspiring conversation. We both hope it brings you a lot of peace and confidence in yourself.Stay connected with Fia at www.fiasmusicofficial.com and @thisisfiamusicListen to Fia's music on Spotify HEREFollow along on Instagram:@daniellehattonn@allowacceptapproveRegister for my upcoming workshop: Discover Your Desires happening on the 22nd February 2022 Thank you for listening, see you on the next episode.

Inspiration is key to creativity and making sure your inspiration metre is regularly replenished is essential to building reliable songwriting habits. As David Archuleta said “Without Inspiration, we're all like a box of matches that will never be lit” In this episode, Callum and Jamie discuss what the 'inspiration metre' is and the many different ways you can ‘fill your well' so that it's always full of creative ideas. In this episode you'll discover:Why it's SO important to make sure your inspiration is healthy and truly full of creativityExactly how you can go about finding inspiration and where you should NOT be looking for inspirationThe Beatles and how they innately used this tool to repeatedly find inspirationHow wasting your precious time is only going to make it harder for you to write next timeWhy watching Netflix is a MUST for songwriters… (yes, you read that right) Callum and Jamie's feedback on the podcast's first song submission - love to our friend, Tom Farley for letting us have his baby ‘Caught In The Crossfire' on the showSome good old in house abuse and keeping Jamie's mania in lineDo you want free constructive feedback on your songs? If so, send us an mp3 or SoundCloud link to iwishiknewthatpod@gmail.com and we'll be sure to give your song a listen and send you our thoughts! We'd love to hear your suggestions for the show or send us a question about songwriting to @iwishiknewthatpod on Facebook and Instagram. Be well, write well. J & C

121 -  Looking at Alicja Zmysłowska's soft, otherworldly pet portraits, you'd never guess that her signature style was born from a lack of transportation. This week, Alicja joins me to talk about artistic influences, the power of personal projects, and how she parlayed her early limitations into the 2020 Portrait of the Year in the Pet Photographers Club awards. It's a must-listen episode! What To Listen For: How so-called limitations can help develop your style, and your skillsTwo ways of assessing your body of workThe unique, autonomous life of creative ideasWhy you should stop looking at other pet photographers' work......And where to turn instead to find artistic inspirationHow are you maximizing your surroundings? The light where you live? The lenses you own? Is it all coming together into a cohesive body of work? Whether you're at the beginning of your pet photography journey or you've been at it for years, you'll want to tune in to this week's episode. Resources From This Episode: Alicja Zmysłowska PhotographyAlicja's winning portrait Alicja Zmysłowska Photography on FacebookAlicja's Instagram pageBig Magic by Elizabeth GilbertHair of the Dog AcademyHair of the Dog Facebook group

   Learn how Craig Taplin turned an accidental purchase on vacation to the best casual footwear company in Australia. Discover the exact Principles that have boosted his company, Aussie Soles, growth to a worldwide phenomenon. Craig shares a powerful story with us today on The Accredited Investor journal that will make you want to find a mentor in your industry today! 3 Key Takeaways What being aware of the state of the industry your in can do for your growthFind someone who has achieved what you want and making them your inspirationHow making a product that helps the customer in more ways than one can benefit everyoneResources Website: aussiesoles.com

“I always get really excited when someone who has access to any possible new piece of clothing buys something from the past that we've chosen. That's a really exciting step forward for vintage. It's the most ethical way of shopping, and chances are no one else is going to have the same thing that you have.” — Brandon Veloria Giordano of James VeloriaIf you've ever trekked to the James Veloria vintage store in downtown Manhattan, you might think you took a wrong turn. Tucked away in a Chinatown mall, the shop is a glittery jewel box of clothes with as much personality as the proprietors themselves. By making it to James Veloria, you instantly become part of a community with other shoppers who also had enough savvy to make it there. Badge earned!In this episode, the store's owners, Collin James Weber and Brandon Veloria Giordano, talk to us about the art of curating vintage clothes for their business and for fun. Highlights, inspiration and key learnings:How they turned a passion into a businessHow they track trends and inspirationHow they find vintage gems to sellHow they ‘remix' those items in the storeCreating a community among customersWhat people misunderstand about vintageThrift store curation tipsBeing in business with your partnerHow COVID-19 is changing fashionBest cities for vintage shopping

Inspiration “How about taking a moment to realize or refresh the fact that you are enough. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cd-tate/message

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Join hypnotherapist, healer, spiritual mentor, and conscious entrepreneur Niki Cozmo as she delves into the intrigue and incredible power of hypnotherapy. Through her deep wisdom, we learn what the subconscious is and how to begin breaking the unhealthy patterns that stem from it. WE MOVE INTO:What hypnosis is and how we can use it to improve our livesHow to replace our negative habitual patterns with empowering onesHow to stop self-sabotage Niki’s entrepreneurial journey & how she stepped into her power as a business ownerWhere Niki sources her creativity and inspirationHow the subconscious impacts raising childrenDream interpretationWhy journaling is a brilliant form of self-discoveryPast lives & how we relate to themWhat death can teach usFOLLOW NIKI COZMO:nikicozmo.com@nikicozmoCosmic Relations UniversityTRANSFORM YOUR MONEY REALITY - JOIN US FOR MWMM!

In this episode, I chat about:Receiving an inspiring email from Dr DemartiniA manifestation tool I'll be using with this email!How you can use this manifestation tool in your own life with words of inspirationHow to make the most of each day (even if you have a slow start)How to shift your perception on your future♡ // Join The Truth About Manifestation FREE MASTERCLASS HERE!♡ // Get Your Tickets For Manifestation By Twilight Melbourne Event HERE!♡ // Follow me on Instagram @kimberleywenya♡ // Subscribe for Manifestation Secrets to your inbox from KW HERE! ♡ // To join The Daily Manifestation Facebook Group, join HERE!

Welcome back to Embrace Your Light! On this episode we reflect on 2020 and talk about conspiracy theories, falling into fear and self-reflection, and choosing how to respond to 3D situations around us. Join us for an important conversation about putting yourself first, how everything is energy, and living YOUR life how YOU want! 2020 was a year where it was easy to succumb to fear- and choosing not to fall victim to fear is incredibly important for our physical and mental health and well-being. Points of Inspiration How do I Change things within myself, how do I create some light within my own being? Question everything in a curious way and allow yourself to be open to possibilities. YOU are your medicine, and you actively choose to come home to yourself. Make sure that if you love this episode you subscribe, leave a review, follow us on Instagram @embraceyourlight_podcast and tell all your friends to spread the love :) Thank you so much for listening x Rebecca: @rebecca.annmarie www.rebeccalyons.co.uk Danielle: @iamdaniellemassi www.iamdaniellemassi.com

Alli Pozeznik is the founder of Austin Rug Co., a company that sells curated vintage rugs and products she has developed from these rugs in Austin, Texas.Today we talk about the Alli’s journey as an entrepreneur and mastering the art of the side hustle (yep, she has a full time job too!) and how she created her business by acting on an inspired idea. Highlights from the episode:How Alli’s side hustle is fulfilling her need to be creativeWhere Alli gets her inspirationHow daydreaming can build your businessSome tips on getting your side hustle of the ground and finding a new passionWhat makes your brand or company uniqueHow to get over the fear of whatever everyone thinks about you and your ideasSetting realistic expectations for your side hustle as you're getting started How to scale when you’re getting startedActing on an inspired ideaWhere to find purpose  Resources: Austin Rug Co.@austinrugcoYou are a Bad Ass by Jen Sinceroalli@austinrugco.com 

030 - Looking at Alicja Zmysłowska's soft, otherworldly pet portraits, you'd never guess that her signature style was born from a lack of transportation. This week, Alicja joins me to talk about artistic influences, the power of personal projects, and how she parlayed her early limitations into the 2020 Portrait of the Year in the Pet Photographers Club awards. It's a must-listen episode! What To Listen For: How so-called limitations can help develop your style, and your skillsTwo ways of assessing your body of workThe unique, autonomous life of creative ideasWhy you should stop looking at other pet photographers' work......And where to turn instead to find artistic inspirationHow are you maximizing your surroundings? The light where you live? The lenses you own? Is it all coming together into a cohesive body of work? Whether you're at the beginning of your pet photography journey or you've been at it for years, you'll want to tune in to this week's episode. Resources From This Episode: Alicja Zmysłowska PhotographyAlicja's winning portrait Alicja Zmysłowska Photography on FacebookAlicja's Instagram pageBig Magic by Elizabeth GilbertUnleash Your Style FREE 5-day challengeHair of the Dog AcademyHair of the Dog Facebook group

As I write these show notes, I’m hunkered down in my home office while my husband cleans up the kitchen from dinner, my daughters are off doing God only knows what in their rooms, and we’re all wishing we could be on a beach with our feet in the water and the sun on our […] The post Inspiration: How to Stay Inspired During Hard Times appeared first on Andrea Patrick .

In this episode of The Coaches Log, I'm interviewed by a friend and former Young Life student, Alex Perez, as I answer some questions for his new college course.We discuss:The importance and practice of removing the egoWhy I decided I wanted to burn my ships and become a Life CoachThe major differences between motivation and inspirationHow you can begin following your intention to live a life with purpose

Believe it or not, the value of your creative life can be determined by just one factor - the strength and quality of your relationships. Now that connections are fragile and social distancing has interfered with our ability to see people in person, it's more important than ever to prioritize healthy relationships. In this refreshing episode, we look at four extremely important relationships that every faith-focused creative must pay close attention to… your relationship with God, your family, your friends, and your fellow artists. Like a four legged chair, if any one of these connections is weak, you run the risk of becoming wobbly emotionally, and struggling through life as an unbalanced artist. All four of these connections are discussed in depth in our book “God and Gigs: Succeed as a Musician Without Sacrificing your Faith”, but here we take a fresh look at how to apply timeless principles of relationship-building to our current challenges as creatives in a brand-new decade. Key Topics covered in this episodeThe reason that creatives can never lose sight of the value of relationshipsPractical steps to make refreshing your God-connection a part of your everyday lifeStrategies to avoid losing touch and focus on the important friendships and creative relationships that feed your inspirationHow deep and authentic relationships can prevent burnout due to isolation and frustration when your creative life isn't working as planned.Links:Buy God and Gigs: Succeed as a Musician without Sacrificing your Faith (Book and Study Guide) Automate your business record-keeping and save tons of money on taxes by downloading the Taxbot Mileage Tracker and Deduction Finder Learn about The 4 Questions you need to ask before going Full-Time in Arts and EntertainmentTake control of your website and get a free domain name for 1 year with  Bluehost Download our free Livestream Event Checklist to radically improve your livestreaming concerts, grow your impact and engage your audiencesJoin our God and Gigs Facebook Group so you can watch more of our Facebook Live chats! Order a copy of Your Art, God's Heart - A 21 Day Devotional For Creatives 

A story about cancel culture. InspirationHow do we feel about litigating past actions with today's social norms? In this story, I explore an extreme version involving two married couples and how one wrong thought or sentence can change everything. Is it fair? Learn moreEnjoyed this story? I would really appreciate a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also listen on Spotify and follow Two Minute Stories on Twitter.

Robert Corman joins me to talk about his latest book Journeys and Awakenings: Wisdom for Spiritual Travelers. This beautiful anthology of writings of well-known and famous people who share their insights into living a spiritual life. In Journeys and Awakenings: Wisdom for Spiritual Travelers, each reader will find a familiar and inspiring voice that they can relate to, but perhaps, more importantly, the book offers the reader the opportunity to feel their deep connection to the whole human community. Our conversation focuses on today's issues. COVID19, the corruption of politics with a focus on the U.S. election. We are all seeking wisdom as spiritual travelers that will bring us peace of mind while allowing for spiritual and personal growth. We talk about Creating a deeper connection to the whole human communityThe Seven Pillars House of WisdomThe four themesThe three passagesUsing insight and inspirationHow to embrace folks from all walks of lifeRacial justice around the worldLiving in the energy of openness, unselfishness, integrity, and appreciationOur fundamental interdependence with one another Robert Corman journey has afforded him a knowledge and a love for many human traditions, rituals, and practices. For twelve years, he apprenticed to a shaman whose cosmology drew its intuitive focus from various traditions based in matrilineal tribes of northern Mexico, He is a practitioner of Nondual Kabbalistic Healing, a student of Sufism, a poet, and a seasoned player of the blues harp. https://www.inspiredsoundinitiative.org/

"I don't want to be pigeonholed" is something I hear often from YouTubers. I find this strange.Being pigeonholed essentially means that you are THE expert on a topic, why would you NOT want to be that? Being niche on YouTube means that you become known for that niche. So whenever people want that info, they instantly know where to look!But how do you dominate a niche? Is YouTube too saturated so every niche is taken?I chat with Shorty Award winner, Richard Corbett from Wheels2Walking, about his inspiring story and how he created an amazing channel!On today's TubeTalk episode you will learn:How circumstances can lead to inspirationHow to focus on your audience and deal with hatersHow you are the brand in your nicheHow to collaborate with other channelsMake sure you check out Richard's channels here:Website: https://Wheels2Walking.com YouTube: https://YouTube.com/wheels2walking Instagram: https://Instagram.com/wheels2walking Facebook: https://Facebook.com/wheels2walkingThis show is hosted by Liron Segev who is a Tech Blogger, YouTuber, and the Director of customer success at vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email liron@vidiq.com

The conversation regarding #pandemic life has centered around maintaining motivation for work and school, but can we find inspiration as well? In this episode, Jennifer + Rachael consider how to reach for the stars when you can't go outside. Is it possible to create new ideas right now — or will we keep overworking ourselves in an effort to control an uncontrollable situation? (Asking for a friend.) Please help us grow: Rate, review and subscribe to The Breadwinners today! Episode Links The Difference Between Motivation & Inspiration https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/20140512234002-23063390-motivation-inspiration/ Motivation vs. Inspiration: How to Achieve Your Goals in the Long-Term https://erickson.edu/blog/motivation-vs-inspiration Why Inspiration Matters https://hbr.org/2011/11/why-inspiration-matters All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DB2WQAQ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 Clear Health Costs https://clearhealthcosts.com/ The Surprising Reason the Best Ideas Come to You in the Shower https://www.rd.com/advice/work-career/best-ideas-in-shower/ Want more Jennifer? Visit Jennwork: www.jennwork.com. Want more Rachael? Visit Reworking Parents: www.reworkingparents.com Our music is “Run for your Money,” by Devil and Perfects. Listen to them on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you talk to flowers? Stina Faye can and in this episode of the Soul Business Podcast, Stina shares with us how we all can connect to nature and receive healing and inspiration from our little green friends. Stina Faye is what you could call a “soul-inspired serialpreneur”. A “serialpreneur” is someone who starts many businesses and a “soul-inspired serialpreneur” is someone who lets her spiritual evolution be the guide to knowing how she can best serve the world. Stina tells us about her success in ecommerce and how her thriving online business evolved from trendy jean shorts into a deeper connection to self and how her latest collection of flower essences came into bloom. In this podcast you’ll learn:What flower essences are how to use them How to align your business with your soul’s inspirationHow to connect with nature and receive their healing gifts  Join our Free Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/205411047220336/ For more inspiration, connect with Stina on Instagram @bystinafaye and @faeryessence and online at bystinafaye.com and faeryessence.com

Free Data Storytelling Training Register for three live training at webinars.bidatastorytelling.com and download our FREE 50-page Analytics Design Guide! In this episode, you'll learn: [09:10] Mary Ann’s BI Master Class—Three fundamental storytelling lessons [10:46] What is AliMed? Manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies. [13:13] Mary Ann’s Inspiration: How do you get into statistics as a career? For full show notes, and the links mentioned visit: https://bibrainz.com/podcast/46   Enjoyed the Show?  Please leave us a review on iTunes.

Have you ever wondered what the meaning of life is? Of course you have, you’re only human after all. Well, today’s guest, Alain de Botton, philosopher and founder of The School of Life, has not only wondered the same thing too, philosophising this age old dilemma, he’s also written a book on the subject. Actually, he’s written well over 15 books as a solo author and collaborated on countless others. “I was a young man who really wanted to know the meaning of life. I wanted guidance in the big questions. I wanted to know why I was anxious. Why I might be sad. What love was. How to secure love. What a good relationship was. What friendship was. What a satisfying career might be. I wanted to know all of these things. And really, there were very few clues in my education.”And so as well as writing on meaningful topics to help elucidate these deep subjects, Alain also founded The School of Life. He set it up in 2008 with colleagues, friends, supporters and his family, with the aim to offer an emotional education, focusing in particular on the issues of work and relationships. From a vague plan his business has fast grown into an organisation that now not only provides a home for developing the tools for people to lead a more fulfilled life, it supports countless businesses, enabling them to get the most out of their employees, and vice versa. So if you want a more fulfilled life, start by listening to this podcast with a modern day thinker. It’s truly insightful.  We chat about:How his upbringing shaped his early existenceThe School of Life and its inspirationHow to cope with crippling anxiety in your workThe connection between food and your state of mindHow the School of Life can help your businessWhy his deepest fear is catastropheLinks:Religion for AtheistsHow To Think More About SexThe Pleasures and Sorrows of WorkWant to receive our podcast on a weekly basis? Subscribe to our newsletter!

Random Acts of Inspiration   Summer is done. Are you noticing the faster pace, more traffic, school back, meetings, and more?   What’s the solution to connect in more to yourself and to others?   I had this idea.  The world needs more kindness and connection.   Yep, you, me, and everyone else, plus furry beings, and the planet.   You can still stay on track with all you’re doing and connect and be kind all at the same time (without feeling overwhelmed.)   AND “those who are more compassionate may also be benefited by support, particularly during acute stress situations. In other words, to benefit most from other’s kindness we need to be ready with kindness of our own.” (learn the full research study in this podcast episode)     This week’s show is focused on Random Acts of Inspiration and how you can change the lives of others and your life by compassionate gestures either simple of big.   In today’s episode:   What are Random Acts of Inspiration How you can join our movement this month with our Random Acts of Inspiration Bingo - help others, feel great, and win spectacular prizes including free coaching with me What does it mean to give and receive kindness   Resources: Here’s a great read for understanding more layers of compassion: “A Fearless Heart, How the Courage to Be Compassionate Can Transform Our Lives” by Thupten Jinpa, PhD (referenced in today’s show)   Here’s your Random Acts of Inspiration Bingo card for you to print and play with us this month.  I’m excited you’ll join us and you’ll touch so many lives including your own! Click the following link to download the bingo card: https://www.dropbox.com/s/4hhl16l89lasrp7/Camden-Bingo-Board.png?dl=0   If you’re a woman curious about what’s next, peace, space, your contribution, and soul space, come check out my digital sanctuary on FB -  Peace Seekers & Space Expanders, click here to learn more and see if it resonates with you.  This is an online digital sanctuary to de-busy and re-inspire your daily life. This sanctuary is guided by me and you’ll be joining amazing women on the journey as well. You’ll receive support, encouragement, empowerment, insights, & practices for your own journey.    https://www.facebook.com/groups/peaceseekers.spaceexpanders/

“Inspiration: How the NT Scriptures were Compiled” – Speaker is Matthew Baines

Thinking Differently to Do the Impossible with Jeff Noel Jeff joined us on a previous podcast episode (First Noel) at the end of 2018.  It's April 1st, and Jeff is back to help us think differently and do the impossible. Embrace the freedom of April Fools day to challenge your thoughts, push your limits, ask questions, and do the impossible. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. Questions Addressed What does it mean to Think Differently to Do the impossible? Why do we struggle with doing the impossible? How often is Jeff trying to do impossible things? Does Jeff design space during the day to address the impossible? Where does Jeff go for Inspiration? How can you overcome external obstacles? Where does journey play a role in thinking differently and doing the impossible? What questions can we ask to help us think differently to do the impossible? Key Takeaways Thinking differently is about Envisioning a future that is much better than now. Move in the direction of that impossible dream Impossible is not something that "no one" has done, it is something that you have not done. Sometimes self-doubt gets in the way.  Don't let that script get in the way. Waiting, and doing nothing are the twin siblings of self-destruction. Do the work one step at a time, one day at a time. Jeff thrives on three things. Taking Risks Thinking Differently Envisioning a future much better than now Jeff goes to bed knowing what the first couple of hours of any day are going to look like. Take the day, or evening before, to map out how the day is going to unfold. It is through our rituals that we develop habits. Michael Eisner - A Work in Progress. All of us are a work in progress. Be motivated by a vision of the future that is much better. The future is going to be worth it. 2008/09 - "I should have a plan B" - Jeff. Take the time to self-reflect. The bad things can be a catalyst, a nudge, a wake-up call. Latch on to your dreams. This stuff is hard - push through. Get uncomfortable - you will have to be uncomfortable to do your own impossible. "Comparison is the death of joy" - teacher quote Jeff's Hack for this - follow, read, listen to the stories of people who are the most unlikely candidates for doing something great. It all happens with one step - the first step. One day at a time. This takes time though, it is hard work. Ask this question - How can I be the best (insert thing you want to do) that I can be? Know what your expertise is, know where your experience is. Take risks, test, iterate. "Teach is to learn twice" - Jeff Noel Know your blind spots. Do the work for you, and the people that you serve. It is a journey, if you look too far ahead, you may neglect the small victories you can achieve every day. Be the best "you" that you can be. Identify what feels like you get to do it, not have to do it. Ask this question - What do I get by not changing? Start small, stay at it. Launch, learn, revise. Did it get better, did it stay the same, did it get worse? Show Links Jeff's Podcast - If Disney Ran Your Life Jeff's Blogs Mind Body Spirit Family Health Work Health Jeff's Twitter Jeff's first episode on the Catalyst Sale podcast Call To Action Think Differently and Do the Impossible, and share your impossible accomplishments with us via Twitter & LinkedIn Thank You  Thank you for rating and reviewing the podcast via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast platform.  Ratings & reviews help others discover the podcast - thank you for helping us get our message out to the community. Please send listener questions and feedback to hello@catalystsale.com or contact us directly on twitter, facebook or LinkedIn. Catalyst Sale Service Offerings Growth Acceleration - Plateau Breakthrough Product Market Fit ---------------------- Subscribe to the Catalyst Sale Podcast Subscribe via iTunes Subscribe via Google Play Catalyst Sale In every business, in every opportunity, there is someone who can help you navigate the internal challenges and close the deal.  There is a Catalyst.  We integrate process (Catalyst Sale Process), technology and people, with the purpose of accelerating revenue. Our thoughtful approach minimizes false starts that are common in emerging markets and high-growth environments. We continue to evolve our practice based on customer needs and emerging technology. We care about a thinking process that enables results versus a process that tells people what to do.  Sales is a Thinking Process.      

“Inspiration: How the OT Scriptures were Compiled” – Speaker is Bernard Burt at the Manitoulin Family Bible Camp 2017

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Episode 30 - Drawing on InspirationHow to get and use inspiration!Film Craft is the podcast that teaches YOU HOW TO MAKE A MICRO BUDGET FEATURE FILM. We just made two, one called "Party Stories" and the second... Well you'll be seeing the second soon enough! Our films are made under our company "A Night Between Lives" and we want to share the experience and knowledge with you!Follow us on Twitter or Facebook.https://twitter.com/MattRalstonFilmhttps://twitter.com/latif_uhttps://twitter.com/FilmCraftPodcasCheck out our links below!https://www.facebook.com/ANightBetwee...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrnCW...Thanks everyone! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Please Support The Show with a DonationBarbara Bonner started as an art historian and then went on to spend much of her professional career in nonprofit management, fundraising and philanthropy. Most relevant to this show, Barbara is the author of two books; Inspiring Generosity and Inspiring Courage. In this episode, she talks about both, using beautiful poetry, powerful quotes, and illustrative real-life stories. If you've ever wanted to cultivate these two qualities in your life, then this episode is for you. If there's one thing Barbara does through her work, it's inspiring action towards both of these qualities in the lives of everyday people.RxBar 25% off first order www.rxbar.com/wolf promo codeWOLFNutrafol 100% drug-free hair growth, made in an FDA approved facility, first months supply for $10 www.nutrafol.com promo code WOLF In This Interview, Barbara Bonner and I Discuss...The Wolf ParableHer books, Inspiring Generosity and Inspiring CourageThe power of putting ourselves in the way of inspirationHow we're different at the end of a book than at the beginningReframing how we look at generosityHow generosity flows from a sense of abundanceHow a sense of abundance flows from being generousThat generosity and courage are action verbsThe fact that you should feel a pinch when you act generouslyThat saying the loving-kindness meditation can be generousWhat it means to lead a courageous lifeHow no one who was courageous seems to claim courageThe spontaneity of courageHow authenticity seems to coincide with courageThat you see a pattern of courage throughout people's livesPost-traumatic growthHow a strong childhood isn't necessary in order to lead a full lifeThe role of listening in generosity and courageHow important listening is in all of lifeThe correlation between generosity and couragePracticing generosity and courage and growing the ability to act on these qualities over timeHow to live a life of meaning you have to step forward"Do something every day that doesn't compute" - Wendell Berry Please Support The Show with a Donation

What makes a road trip? We wanted to know. So when five women departed for Marfa, Texas from various parts of the States, we sent out a couple of field recorders and asked these creatively-driven women to record their experiences along the way. Because between Point A and Point B-- detached from our standard routine, a lot of transformative and beautiful moments can take place.This immersive episode is all about bringing you along for the ride, so buckle up and get ready to experience the road through the eyes and ears of traveling, creative women.Hosted by Laura BorichevskyFeaturing Anna Brones, Sarah Menzies, Kristin Blanton, Sarah Uhl, and Nic Annette MillerSponsored by Subaru. Head over to Meet An Owner and follow @subaru_usa on Instagram to learn more.Join the On the Road, Our Way podcast community on FacebookIn this episode, you'll hear:What it's like to road trip with friends (and strangers)How you decide what direction to take on an open road tripThe importance (and benefits!) of going slow while travelingThe ways road trips allow us to open our minds and find inspirationHow a sense of place can have such a strong pull in our livesThoughts on engaging with local communities while travelingWhat you can let go of when you leave on a road tripA special bonus car song by Anna BronesYou can find out more about each creative female traveler featured in this episode through their portfolios and social media feeds, linked below:Anna Brones portfolio / Anna Brones InstagramSarah Menzies portfolio / Sarah Menzies InstagramKristen Blanton portfolio / Kristen Blanton InstagramSarah Uhl portfolio / Sarah Uhl InstagramNic Annette Miller portfolio / Nic Annette Miller InstagramOther resources mentioned in this episode:- Subaru Crosstrek- Subaru - Meet an Owner- She Explores Episode: Are You Allowed to Change Your Dream?Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It'll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support!Episodes air bi-weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode.Follow along with Laura Borichevsky on Instagram (@howsheviewsit) and read her reflections on the road through her website, How She Views It.Music for this episode is by The Volunteer State, Josh Woodward, Jason Shaw, and Swelling.

The Staying Young Show     Show Topic: Life at 103 a Special Interview with Lucille Fleming Co-Hosts: Dr. Gaman, Judy Gaman, Mark Anderson Guests: Lucille Fleming   Segment 1 Today's show is all about life at 103. There are so many people who say they don't want to live to 100, but our guest today will change your mind – forever. Lucille is 103 and is full of life. This is an hour that you don't want to miss. We are going to have so much fun that you will also want to share the pod cast link of this show. Talk about how our own view of living to 100 changed when we wrote the book Age to Perfection: How to Thrive to 100, Happy, Healthy, and Wise Discuss the old who are young and the young who are old Discuss reversing disease and getting people back on track – share patient examples  MUSIC FOR DOC SHOCK  Doc Shock of the day So NOT shocked by this, yet another study that links diet soda to weight gain, specifically belly fat. University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio researchers found that drinking diet soda can actually increase the waistline by as much as 3 inches!  Facebook (Stay Young Media Group), website (Stayyoungamerica.com, and iTunes, call us 844-well 100 Segment 2 Coming up – our very special guest and dear friend – Lucille Fleming is in the studio with us. It is her 103rd birthday and I just can't wait for all of you to get a slice of her wonderful attitude toward life. Turn up your volume and grab a pen – you may want to take notes from the expert of all experts on how to stay young as we add years. ANDERSON - Immortal minute Start with sponsorship statement below!!!!!!! “This Immortal Minute is brought to you by - Solis mammography – exceptional experience and exceptionally accurate results”   Open discussion with Lucille funny story - mention the Paradise for Paws) SHOUT OUT TO MILITARY, Facebook (stay young media group) , download podcasts – coming up - more advice from our dear friend Lucille. Segment 3 Tease the upcoming Dementia Defender 844-WELL100                                                                                                                       Discuss anything we want! Mention Documentary!!! Capturing Wisdom: Centuries of Inspiration – how to donate DD – grab a pen! 844-well100. Podcasts itunes, stayyoungamerica.com  Coming up Medical Mania Trivia and then at the end of the show - Dementia Defender Riddle of the day – your chance to win a free copy of the book Age to Perfection Segment 4   Judy Announcement tease DD 844-Well100  MEDICAL TRIVIA - Vangie Williams (author/genealogist) – tell her what he can win Resveratrol from stayyoungvitamins.com and lifeline from stayyoungskin.com 1.) Nerve impulses travel to the brain at what speed? 2 miles an hour, 20 miles an hour, over 100 miles per hour? A. 124 miles per hour 2.) There are eight minerals found in our bodies? Name at least three A. copper, zinc, cobalt, calcium, manganese, phosphates, nickel and silicon in our bodies 3.) What is believed to be the main purpose of eyebrows? A. Keep sweat out of the eyes (mention the bugs that live in the eyebrows) 4.) At what age do humans begin to shrink? A. 30 5.) What is the lifespan of a tastebud? A. 10 days Parting words from Lucille – mention documentary!! Capturing Wisdom: Centuries of Inspiration How people can donate. Dementia Defender  Thank you for listening to the Stay Young Radio Show! With all the mixed messages on health, you need information that you can use and that you can trust. Listen in as the experts discuss all topics health related. It's time to STAY YOUNG and stay healthy! Each week we tackle a topic and often with leading scientists, best-selling authors, and even your favorite celebrities! As a listener of our show, your input is important to us. Please take a moment to fill out this quick survey so we can serve you better - https://survey.libsyn.com/stayingyoung2   For more information on The Staying Young Show, please visit our website at www.StayYoungAmerica.com, and subscribe to the show in iTunes, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app.   You can also reach out to our host, Judy Gaman on www.judygaman.com for book purchasing, and speaking opportunities in your area!  

Shannon Locker is a lot of things, award winning photographer (loaded with travel photography tips of course), mother, candy lover and to top it off...she's my sister!This episode might entertain you on a few different levels. Not only will you be regaled with tales of sibling rivalry, you'll also hear the story behind this picture:Plus insanely actionable advice to help you come home from any trip with better photos and perfectly captured memories.You'll learn:Why smartphones might be the best camera to use for travelers (hint: this has nothing to do with the quality of the camera)When to put your camera down and enjoy the moment: an ongoing debate!The core pillars of photography that will instantly help you take better picturesWhy composition is so importantPsychology behind portrait photos and how you can use these principles to capture better pictures of peopleWhat the rules are and when to start breaking themWhere to look for inspirationHow to ask strangers for a photoBest practices for sharing your images on social mediaWhy Shannon put up with my crap growing up:)And much more!What are you waiting for? Hit play and give it a listen now.Shannon's recommended iPhone AppsOverCamera+Resources From The ShowShannon Locker's online portfolio and Facebook page and on twitter.PAWS Listen To More Podcast NowSelect Photos from Shannon (self portrait below)The post Super Smartphone Travel Photography Tips With Shannon Locker appeared first on Zero to Travel.

Everybody loves a list, so in this episode, Philippa and Lorrie go through five and a half types of lists that can transform your freelance marketing plan. Show Notes10 most popular episodes of 2013:10: Episode 2: Setting up as a freelance writer: website, social media and brand management best practice9: Episode 3: Setting up as a freelance writer part 28: Episode 18: How to network like a ninja7: Episode 7: Freelance Writing: To specialise or not to specialise?6: Episode 55: Coping with rejection5: Episode 30: It's not about you: the art and science of commercial copywriting4: Episode 38: How to break into new freelance writing markets3: Episode 50: Part 2 of How to stop your freelance business from wasting money2: Episode 24: The art of getting paiddrumroll - and I don't really know what this says about our listeners, but at number one is...1: Episode 26: How to turn down / disconnect from a client or supplier without losing your professionalism or gaining an enemyPhilippa's Twitter listsLorrie's Twitter listsTweetdeckHootsuiteGuerrillamail - Disposable, Temporary E-mail AddressesErasure - Love to Hate YouEpisode 40: What to do when you run out of ideas, AKA what Pippa Middleton's bum can teach us about finding writing inspirationHow to create a content strategy for a B2B businessFour ways to step up your marketing campaign in JanuaryWeight Watchers recipe cards21 truly upsetting vintage recipesThere are several ways to make sure that you don't miss out on A Little Bird Told Me.Subscribe via RSSSubscribe via iTunesFind us on Stitcher Smart RadioAnd finally, do 'like' us on Facebook to be the first to hear our news and to talk with us about what you hear on the podcast!To find Lorrie and Philippa on the web, follow these links:WebsitesPhilippa Willitts's freelance writing websiteLorrie Hartshorn's freelance writing websitePhilippa Willitts's Social Media Writer websiteTwitterPhilippa: @PhilippaWritesLorrie: @ThatWordyBirdFacebook:Lorrie on FacebookPhilippa's main freelance writing Facebook pagePhilippa's Social Media Writer Facebook pageLinkedIn:Lorrie HartshornPhilippa WillittsGoogle+Philippa WillittsPinterestPhilippa WillittsBirdsong  Courtesy of http://www.freesound.org and freesfx.co.uk, thanks to: Justkiddink, Dobroide, Acclivity, Percy-duke, Ingsey101, 3bagbrew, Inchadney, Sean Townsend, Soundbytez, Urupin, reinsamba, 28-yuen-po, Tomlija, cakeje, gr8sfx, Bansemer, hutsvoid and Corsica_S, Jaturo.For artwork snippets, thanks goes to James Nash and Amir Rowaichi, for also Creative Commons Licensing their bird illustrations. Pippa's good at putting things together, but can't draw.