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Today's episode showcases four new deposition-related rulings, including one that makes a compelling case for using Rule 31 depositions by written questions; a second that underscores the need to proactively consider limiting deposition transcript distribution; a third that highlights rare exceptions to a party's right to attend depositions; and a fourth which reinforces the basic principle that deposition subpoenas duces tecum cannot be used to shorten Rule 34's 30-day document production timeline. Thanks for listening, and be sure to check out the book on which this podcast is based, 10,000 Depositions Later: The Premier Litigation Guide for Superior Deposition Practice - A User's Guide and Handbook on Deposition Tips, Tactics & Strategies for Civil, Administrative, Arbitrative and Criminal Litigation. Available on Amazon and just about everywhere else books are sold.SHOW NOTESKilmetis v. Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, No. 24-CV-04452 (JMW), 2025 WL 1332056 (E.D.N.Y. May 7, 2025) (Rule 31 depositions)Hales v. Cook, et al., No. 1:24-cv45/ZCB, 2024 WL 5690279 (N. D. Fla. December 20, 2024) (on restricting distribution of deposition transcripts)Rupard, et al. v. County of San Diego, et al., No. 23-CV-1357 CAB (BLM), 2025 WL 1265858 (S. D. Cal. April 30, 2025) (on excluding parties from depositions in their own cases)Johnson v. Parks Floyd Investments, LLC, No. 2:23-cv-1063 SMD/KRS, 2025 WL 1191785 (D. New Mexico April 24, 2025) (on use of deposition subpoenas duces tecum to parties as a tool to circumvent and shorten the normal period for production of documents)

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. My book Midlife now exists. Buy it here, or leave it a rating here or hereFor more SLEERICKETS, check out the SECRET SHOW and join the group chatLeave the show a rating here (actually, just do it on your phone, it's easier). Thanks!Wear SLEERICKETS t-shirts and hoodies. They look good!SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!Some of the topics mentioned in this episode:– Poetry Says Ep 256. Antarctica– Ars Poetica by Horace– The inaugural issue of New Verse Review (ft. work by Zara, Victoria, Michael, Marly, Katie, JMW (da-da-dummmm), Ethan, Elijah, Amit, and Maryann Corbett, among many others!)– The Iliad by Homer– The Aeneid by Virgil– The Metamorphoses by Ovid– Their Lonely Betters by W. H. Auden– Horace iii.25 (the one Elijah says is atypical)– Horace i.11– Burton Raffel– Christopher Smart– David Ferry– The Greeks and the Irrational by E. R. Dodd– The Birth of Tragedy by Friedrich Nietzsche– Ion by Plato– The Bacchae by Euripides– The Oresteia by Aeschylus– Charles Baudelaire– T. S. EliotFrequently mentioned names:– Joshua Mehigan– Shane McCrae– A. E. Stallings– Ryan Wilson– Morri Creech– Austin Allen– Jonathan Farmer– Zara Raab– Amit Majmudar– Ethan McGuire– Coleman Glenn– Alexis Sears– JP Gritton– Alex Pepple– Ernie Hilbert– Joanna PearsonOther Ratbag Poetry Pods:Poetry Says by Alice AllanI Hate Matt Wall by Matt WallVersecraft by Elijah BlumovRatbag Poetics By David Jalal MotamedAlice: Poetry SaysBrian: @BPlatzerCameron: CameronWTC [at] hotmail [dot] comMatthew: sleerickets [at] gmail [dot] comMusic by ETRNLArt by Daniel Alexander Smith

If you've ever turned down the radio to think, or decluttered before tackling a project or new task, you'll want to learn about house hushing. Coined by home decor author, Myquillyn Smith, house hushing is the act of "quieting" a physical space of visual clutter for 24 hours so the brain can experience what a room could be like without everything in it. Smith calls this "backwards decluttering" because you get to experience the emotional and visual benefit of decluttering right away without the decision fatigue of actual decluttering. The idea is once your brain knows that it's possible to feel peace, calm and order in your space again, it will yearn for simplicity and be very protective and intentional about what gets let back in.You can see the parallels between house hushing and mind hushing.By the end of this episode, you'll be itching to use Myquillyn Smith's concept to not only hush your physical spaces but the areas of your life that feel like are always yelling at you.Imagine what your present and future could be like if you did the work to quiet the noisiest aspects of your life. Cited in this episode:Terrence Bradshaw (@xterrencebjr)Article: "House Hushing and Why You Need It" by Myquillyn Smith of The Nester-----Original music by JMW-----1:1 mindset coaching is for anyone who wants to ask more of themselves but knows their thinking is getting in the way.If this is work you're excited to do, sign up for my free offering (a 90-minute deep dive coaching call) so you can experience firsthand how managing your mind can bring more peace, happiness, and success into your life.To book your free call, visit KariWatterson.com.------Let's connect:WebsiteInstagram:  @_thisonelifeLinkedIn

The #1 way you can support The Troubadour is by visiting our Patreon page This episode features our interview with The Texas Trio, comprised of Kyle Park, John Michael Whitby & Jason Roberts. Kyle has been a guest on the podcast several times but it was our first time getting to visit with Jason Roberts and John Michael Withby (JMW).  Both are very accomplished musicians in their own right.  Jason and JMW both played with Asleep At The Wheel for earlier in their careers.  Currently, Jason is fronting the famed Bob's Wills Texas Playboys and JMW has been playing keys in Country Music Icon George Strait's Ace in the Hole Band for 19 years now.  Sounds like Jason will even be doing some dates with the Ace in the Hole Band as well before long! Their new self-titled album was just released on Friday, May 17th, 2024 and you can check it out HERE! Enjoy the episode! We're also excited to say that we are now an affiliate for Sweetwater.  So, the next time you need any new strings, picks, microphones, recording gear, etc. make sure to use this link!

As we near the end of the first quarter, I'm reminded of how fast time passes. Hours become days, days become weeks. Without a system in place to track progress, it's easy to see how quickly we lose control of our goals.To combat goal slide, I've started tracking my behavior around my goals. Inspired by the book, The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy, I'm documenting my behavior around my daily deliverables for my business so I can: 1) keep my goals top of mind each day; 2) course-correct my behavior in real time; 3) spot patterns in my thinking that lead me off path; 4) reinforce the identity of the person I want to be moving forward (someone who loves to set stretch goals and then does the work to achieve them).Join me as I share the details of how I'm using daily tracking to make this year different from every other year that I've attempted to achieve big goals. -----Cited in this episode:The Compound Effect by Darren HardyEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeownEpisode 55: How to Help Yourself When You Feel Stuck in LifeEpisode 67: Calm & Focus: How Mastery of the Fundamentals Can Break the Cycle of Procrastination with Nerijus Antanavicius-----Original music by JMW-----1:1 mindset coaching is for anyone who wants to ask more of themselves but knows their thinking is getting in the way.If this is work you're excited to do, sign up for my free offering (a 90-minute deep dive coaching call) so you can experience firsthand how managing your mind can bring more peace, happiness, and success into your life.To book your free call, visit KariWatterson.com.------Let's connect:WebsiteInstagram:  @_thisonelifeLinkedIn

"The Compound Effect is the principle of reaping huge rewards from a series of small, smart choices. What's most interesting about this process to me is that, even though the results are massive, the steps, in the moment, don't feel significant." - Darren Hardy, Author of The Compound Effect and Publisher of SUCCESS MagazineSo, why do many of us give up before reaching our desired results?According to Darren Hardy, one reason is that we haven't yet experienced the benefits of the Compound Effect.Having recently experienced these benefits in my own life, I wholeheartedly agree.When you finally reap the rewards of your consistent and persistent choices over time, you realize that what seemed like small steps in the moment were actually incredibly valuable.In this episode, I share some real-life examples of the Compound Effect in action, stemming from a commitment I made four to five years ago to take full responsibility for the results I wanted in life.Unlike goals such as losing weight or paying off debt, committing to personal and emotional responsibility for our thoughts, feelings, actions, and results can feel like unseen work with slow progress and intangible rewards.By sharing my experiences, I hope to encourage anyone doing this work to keep going so you can give yourself the chance to experience the payoff of the Compound Effect.I hope you'll take a listen (and read the book). -----Cited in this episode:The Compound Effect by Darren HardyMindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck, Ph.D.Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff, Ph.D.(Subtitle was recently updated to: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind)The Life Coach School Podcast with Brooke Castillo-----Original music by JMW-----1:1 mindset coaching is for anyone who wants to ask more of themselves but knows their thinking is getting in the way.If this is work you're excited to do, sign up for my free offering (a 90-minute deep dive coaching call) so you can experience firsthand how managing your mind can bring more peace, happiness, and success into your life.To book your free call, visit KariWatterson.com.------Let's connect:WebsiteInstagram:  @_thisonelifeLinkedIn

Do you struggle with procrastination? If so, do you try to think your way out? How has that been working for you?Overintellectualizing procrastination is what my guest, Nerijus Antanavicius, and I discuss in today's episode. Nerijus is a personal coach and trainer whose unique approach to coaching and self-development led me to hire him as my 1:1 coach back in 2020 to help me work through some particularly vulnerable areas in my own life.As an overthinker with a resistant brain, I wanted a coach who could offer different modalities to help me get to where I ultimately wanted to go, and Nerijus's unique coaching philosophy and minimalist, results-oriented approach to self-development was exactly what I needed.Nerijus weaves psychology, spirituality and neuroscience into his work with his clients, guiding them through the process of first awareness, then self-directed neuroplasticity to help them train and recondition their minds and body to loosen old patterns of behavior and rewire in new ways of being.As a student and practitioner of active and passive mindfulness and meditative practices for over 15 years, Nerijus witnessed firsthand (with his clients and in his own growth work) how difficult it was to take action when the body was trapped by intense, negative emotions. This is where the training and reconditioning part of the mind and body comes in.  "When you're able to tap into relaxation, you're able to jump into action in a way more efficient manner."What Nerijus and I discuss in this episode:Why Nerijus views himself as not just a coach but a trainerSelf-directed neuroplasticity (and why the self-directed part is important)Why true autonomy includes mental and emotional independenceWhat we get wrong about self-development (which is why we struggle to change)Why training and conditioning the mind and body to self-regulate, relax, and focus are essential skills for our overall well-beingThe science behind calm and focus and how mastering these can neutralize procrastination triggersThe relationship between emotions and actions (and why it's important to know)The science behind anchoring and associations (and how to use it for you, not against you)Where to start with mental & emotional training and conditioning when you struggle to feel your emotionsThe importance of creating psychological safety as you take steps to changeThe primary reason Nerijus says derails most attempts at behavior changeThe lost art of mastery (the dedication and commitment to daily practice of skills that build mental and emotional strength, resilience and fortitude)Where to find and connect with Nerijus:Linktree (for links to all platforms)Website (coaching information)YouTube: Rewiring Minds (long-form videos)Instagram: @rewiring.minds (bite-sized content)-----Original music by JMW-----1:1 mindset coaching is for anyone who wants to ask more of themselves but knows their thinking is getting in the way.If this is work you're excited to do, sign up for my free offering (a 90-minute deep dive coaching call) so you can experience firsthand how managing your mind can bring more peace, happiness, and success into your life.To book your free call, visit KariWatterson.com.------Let's connect:WebsiteInstagram:  @_thisonelifeLinkedIn

"Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional." This quote, often attributed to Haruki Murakami, is rooted in the Buddhist parable of the second arrow.The Buddha says, “In life, we can't always control the first arrow. However, the second arrow is our reaction to the first. The second arrow is optional.”Tara Brach explains the teaching like this: "If you get struck by an arrow, do you then shoot another arrow into yourself?"It's this second arrowing that causes us so much emotional suffering, and what many of us don't realize is that we have control of the second arrow. The first arrow is the original pain we experience as a result of a circumstance in life.In this diary-style episode, I share a raw audio of me processing how we can use this awareness to lighten our emotional load. So many of us are buckling under the weight of our emotional suffering, not realizing how much of what we carry is self-created.In this episode, I help you see where you might be creating suffering for yourself, so you can choose whether you want to carry it into the future or set it down.When we lighten our suffering, we give ourselves the chance to enjoy the human experience rather than buckling under the weight of it.-----Original music by JMW-----1:1 mindset coaching isn't just for athletes or select special people. It's for anyone who wants to ask more of themselves but knows their thinking is getting in the way.If this is work you're excited to do, sign up for my free offering (a 90-minute deep dive coaching call) so you can experience firsthand how managing your mind can bring more peace, happiness, and success into your life.To book your free call, visit KariWatterson.com.At the end of the day, we have one life.How do you want to live yours?Think about it.And then, let's get to work.------Let's connect:Instagram:  @_thisonelifeLinkedIn

"Me Time" is not just about taking a break from work or responsibilities; it's about dedicating time to yourself, to nurture your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.We often lead busy lives, filled with work, family, and other commitments. Neglecting "Me Time" can lead to stress, burnout, and a negative mindset. On the other hand, making time for yourself can help you recharge, reduce stress, and improve your overall mindset. And yet, most of us designate the end of the day as our "Me Time", when we're the most physically drained and emotionally depleted, which begs the question, "Are we spending our "Me Time" the way we really want?"That's where a "Me Time" audit can really help.In this episode, I share the findings of my own "Me  Time" audit in the hope that it will pique your interest in taking a closer look at your own."Me Time" is an important aspect of self-care and personal growth. The question is, are we really actually caring for ourselves during this time?If not, the first step to change is awareness. When we bring awareness to our behavior and patterns, we bring ourselves to the present.Why is this important? Because the present moment is the only time where we can influence and change the trajectory of our future.------Original intro/outro music by JMW------1:1 mindset coaching isn't just for athletes or select special people. It's for anyone who wants to ask more of themselves but knows their thinking is getting in the way.If this is work you're excited to do, sign up for my free offering (a 90-minute deep dive coaching call) so you can experience firsthand how managing your mind can bring more peace, happiness, and success into your life.To book your free call, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com with the subject line: "Book a 90-minute call."At the end of the day, we have one life.How do you want to live yours?Think about it.And then, let's get to work.------Follow me on Instagram:  @_thisonelife

Do you long for a Level 10 life, but know you're only putting forth Level 2 effort?That's what Hal Elrod realized in 2008 when he hit rock bottom emotionally, mentally, physically, and financially following the stock market crash in 2007.  Up to that point, he had enjoyed success in his 20s as one of the leading sales reps at Cutco. This accomplishment was made all the more impressive as it occurred in the years immediately following a car accident that had left him in a coma for 6-days with 11 broken bones,  permanent brain damage, and the dire prediction that he would likely never walk again.But Hal defied the odds and not only would he walk again, he would eventually go on to complete a 52-mile ultramarathon. This was a testament to the commitment Hal made following the accident to take total responsibility for his life -- starting with the choice to focus his mind and efforts on creating his future, rather than rehashing and reliving his past.Hal's dedication to his future paid off. He was a consistent top performer at Cutco . He became a motivational speaker. sharing his story at high schools and colleges with the hope of inspiring others through their own adversity.  In 2006 he pivoted to life and business success coaching and built a thriving practice.In 2007, the U.S. economy crashed and almost overnight Hal lost half his income as his coaching clients could no longer afford his services. He struggled to keep up with his mortgage and eventually lost his home. He was over $400,000 in debt and in the worst physical shape of his life. Here he was a motivational speaker and life and business success coach, but his own life was falling to pieces. Hal found this hard to reconcile and he fell into a deep depression.At the urging of his partner (who would later become his wife), Hal reached out to a good friend who gave him advice that would become the catalyst for his triumphant comeback: he had to become the type of person who deserved the success he wanted.With those words, Hal started down a path that not only lifted his depression but would ultimately culminate in the global movement known as The Miracle Morning.Be inspired. Get committed. Join me to hear more of Hal's incredible story. ------Cited in this episode:The Miracle Morning Movie with Hal ElrodThe Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) (Book)Mark Groves Podcast  |  Episode #286: Wake Up To Your Best Life With Hal ElrodWebsite: HalElrod.comThe Miracle Morning Podcast with Hal Elrod------Original intro/outro music by JMW------1:1 mindset coaching isn't just for athletes or select special people. It's for anyone who wants to ask more of themselves but knows their thinking is getting in the way.If this is work you're excited to do, sign up for my free offering (a 90-minute deep dive coaching call) so you can experience firsthand how managing your mind can bring more peace, happiness, and success into your life.To book your free call, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com with the subject line: "Book a 90-minute call."At the end of the day, we have one life.How do you want to live yours?Think about it.And then, let's get to work.------Follow me on Instagram:  @_thisonelife

This week's episode is for anyone who has areas of their lives they feel helpless and powerless to change.In this episode, I talk about learned helplessness and how it may be showing up in your life and impacting your ability to move forward in areas you'd really like to change.Perhaps it's in the area of health and fitness, money, career, relationships, or even in your ability to overcome your own mind so you feel free to live a life of your own design.Learned helplessness refers to feeling powerless to help yourself now and in the future, due to the experience of being powerless in the past.  When we feel powerless about the future, our motivation to keep looking for ways to help ourselves is dramatically reduced.Why would we want to keep trying and putting forth effort when we subconsciously believe that nothing we do will change the outcome or get us the desired result?This is where bringing awareness to learned helplessness and how it relates to motivation to change can be incredibly insightful. We can bring this understanding to our own lives and see where we might be holding ourselves back so that we can leverage this knowledge and start to gain some authority over it. What are you believing about your ability to influence your future?Walk through an exercise to see how asking yourself specific questions about your beliefs can shift you out of the frozen, powerless state and help you gain a sense of control over the direction of your life.------Cited in this episode:Slides  |  Motivation for Change: Overcoming Helplessness by the Yale School of Medicine (on Addiction)Martin Seligman, Ph.D. (considered the founder/pioneer of the science of Positive Psychology; author of numerous books on learned helplessness and its opposite, learned optimism (or learned hopefulness about the future); TED Talk speaker: The New Era of Positive Psychology (2004)------Original intro/outro music by JMW------1:1 mindset coaching isn't just for athletes or select special people. It's for anyone who wants to ask more of themselves but knows their thinking is getting in the way.Uncover what's holding you back. Learn tools and concepts to challenge your thinking and regulate your emotions so you can set goals you want and be able to do the belief work to meet them, rather than playing small and living at the effect of your unchallenged beliefs in your unmanaged mind.It's not about following the crowd. It's giving yourself permission to think outside the box to find inspiration and processes that resonate with your brain so you can finally feel what it's like to live a life that feels true and meaningful for you.If this is work you're excited to do, you'll want to sign up for my free offering (a 90-minute deep dive coaching call) so you can experience firsthand what it would be like to work together and learn how mindset coaching can uplevel your life.To book a call, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com with the subject line: "Book a 90-minute call."At the end of the day, we have one life.How do you want to live yours?Think about it.And then, let's get to work.------Interested in mindset work and the practice of mindfulness and using tools to help you manage your mind to live a happier, more peaceful, successful life? You can also follow me on Instagram:  @_thisonelife

Do you avoid trying new things, even things you'd love to do, out of fear that others might see you in the awkward, novice stage, and judge you?Sometimes we hold ourselves back from things we actually want -- like trying out for a team in school, learning to play the guitar, training for a half marathon, picking up a new language, starting a business, or even showing up differently in relationships or social settings -- because the gap between our current abilities and where we'd actually like to be is too uncomfortable.Sadly, so many of us live our lives this way -- wishing we were the type of people to do certain things, and yet seemingly unable to overcome our minds to do them.But when there's something that really matters to you, the desire to get better and better at this thing you care about will far outweigh your limiting beliefs, and that's when the process will start to become the part you truly enjoy.Thanks for tuning in to this episode.------Cited in this episode:Video:  Alignment of Dance and Sport | Kobe Bryant at USC PSI------Additional inspiration:Video:  Kobe Bryant's Last Great Interview | On How to Find Purpose in Life | Kobe Bryant on Jay Shetty's Podcast: On Purpose------Original intro/outro music by JMW------1:1 mindset coaching isn't just for athletes or select special people. It's for anyone who wants to ask more of themselves but knows their thinking is getting in the way.Uncover what's holding you back. Learn tools and concepts to challenge your thinking and regulate your emotions so you can set goals you want and be able to do the belief work to meet them, rather than playing small and living at the effect of your unchallenged beliefs in your unmanaged mind.It's not about following the crowd. It's giving yourself permission to think outside the box to find inspiration and processes that resonate with your brain so you can finally feel what it's like to live a life that feels true and meaningful for you.If this is work you're excited to do, you'll want to sign up for my free offering (a 90-minute deep dive coaching call) so you can experience firsthand what it would be like to work together and learn how mindset coaching can uplevel your life.To book a call, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com with the subject line: "Book 90-minute call."At the end of the day, we have one life.How do you want to live yours?Think about it.And then, let's get to work.------Follow me on Instagram:  @_thisonelife

Met: de politieke situatie in Israël; escalatie op Westelijke Jordaanoever; de schilder Monnickendam; bezuinigingen op JMW en wat er verder in het NIW staat deze week.

Guest speaker: • Paul Chamberlain, Partner and Head of Employment, JMW Solicitors LLP On 20 July 2022, the Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in the case of Harpur Trust v Brazel regarding the calculation of annual leave and holiday pay for employees with irregular working patterns. We spoke to Paul Chamberlain, Partner and Head of Employment of JMW Solicitors LLP, to take us through: • The facts of the case • Calculating holiday pay the right way • Key commercial aspects to consider as recruitment agency owners • Managing client relationships and arrangements • How agencies are reacting to these changes • What this might mean for working time regulations more generally. Find out more at our holiday pay hub at rec.uk.com/holidaypay Check our JMW's latest blog on the Harpur Trust v Brazel case: https://www.jmw.co.uk/services-for-business/employment-law/blog/supreme-court-decision-practice-and-calculation-rolled-holiday-pay-harpur-trust-v-brazel

We've heard that the only difference between those who have the success we long for and those who don't is that those who have the success didn't let obstacles stop them.When you hear them in interviews talking about their journey to success, they invariably point to setback after setback. You learn about the periods of intense doubt, impostor syndrome, pressure, frustration, anxiety, depression, dark nights of the soul -- and you think, wait, their journey sounds just like yours which begs the question, how do some keep going while 95% of the rest give up?We'll explore this with a question Rich Litvin likes to use to provoke his clients: "What are you willing to struggle for?"Most of us long for the outcome but can't get past the struggle.  In this episode, we dive into why asking yourself this question can help you think differently so you can be one of those people who doesn't shy away from adversity.What are YOU willing to struggle for?Thanks so much for listening.------Cited in the episode:Podcast |  Master Your Mind with Marisa Peer | Rich Litvin: Insight into CoachingPodcast |  The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett | Ep. 108 - Mel Robbins: This One Hack Will Unlock Your Happier Life------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@_thisonelife) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@_thisonelife)LinkedInMedium

Who is the "real you"? The you right now with your current insecurities, fears, and limiting beliefs living your current life? Or could the real you be the person living an extraordinary life, free from your current inhibitions and self-imposed limitations?And is it really possible to learn to create an extraordinary life -- while still being you?It's a mind-bend, but Todd Herman, author of The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life, believes it absolutely is.In the book, Todd describes two selves: the Trapped Self (the part of you that doesn't feel like it's showing up in life like you want, avoiding certain things or feeling pressured to act in a certain way) and the Heroic Self (the part of you that feels like you're doing what you want and doing it for your own reasons).Backed by scientific research and real-life stories from his work with elite athletes and top performers across industries, Todd explains how a carefully crafted, emotionally resonant alter ego can help us bypass our trapped selves so we can show up the way we need or want in specific fields of play.In this episode, I share a passage from Todd Herman's book that will lay to rest concerns about alter egos being fake or inauthentic.That's the paradox, isn't it?Which version is the "real us" -- our Trapped Self or our Heroic Self?After this episode, you'll want to read this book to learn more.------Cited in the episode:Book  |  The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life by Todd HermanPodcast  |  Episode 20: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway: Alter Ego, 45 Seconds of Courage, and The Day After ------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@_thisonelife) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@_thisonelife)LinkedInMedium

Welcome to this week's Weekly 3.The Weekly 3 is a series where I bring you three thoughts, tools, or concepts to help you on your journey, but in a condensed format so you can get what you need and move on with your day with renewed hope, determination, and commitment to your own personal growth.This week's topics:                                                                                                                                                             1.  Why This Time Is Different (because this time you've been putting in the work)2.   What Envy Is Telling You (viewing envy as an invitation to grow rather than a source of shame or insecurity)3.  Jumping In (if you spend more time consuming content  on growth rather than taking actual steps toward the growth you seek, welcome to the Being Human club. What would it take for you to stop consuming and jump in?)Plus, the quote of the day -- from the book, Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss (quoting Tara Brach), with a story about Chris Rock to hit the concept home. The goal of the Weekly 3 episodes is to offer a perspective shift or a new insight into an area you may be struggling with so you can work through what's holding you back.I strive to make each Weekly 3  under 15 minutes, perfect for listening to on a walk, exercising, while running errands, or tackling tasks around the house you've been putting off.At the end of the day, we have one life.How do you want to live yours?Thanks so much for tuning in.------ Cited in the episode:Book  |  Tools of Titans; The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers by Tim FerrissPodcast  |  Tara BrachPodcast  |   Fly On The Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade and Guest Chris Rock------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@_thisonelife) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@_thisonelife)LinkedInMedium

This week on the podcast is my conversation with the inspiring Kate Hanson.Kate is a confidence coach from Canada with a passion for helping women change how they see themselves through mindset work and inner healing.In this episode, Kate shares her personal story and talks about the inflection points that led her to the deep inner work that would ultimately change her life. Her mission now is to empower other women to do the same -- to let them know they have the ability to go from just surviving to truly thriving.For Kate, it's not just about quieting the inner critic. It's about unlearning, deciding, and embracing the lifelong practice of rediscovering and becoming the wholest, truest, strongest, most empowered versions of ourselves.Kate's story is one of resilience, hope, faith, and determination. I love her passion and heart and I know you will, too.To give you an idea of what drives Kate, I selected a few quotes that she shared on her Instagram page. Take a listen, and then settle in for the conversation:“If you hear a voice within you say you cannot paint, then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.” -- Vincent Van Gogh"Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Wishing is not enough; we must do." -- Bruce Leeand finally:"There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise."I invite you to listen in on our conversation.-----Connect with Kate on Instagram for more uplifting and empowering mindset and mindfulness content:---> @_kate_hanson_------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@_thisonelife) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@_thisonelife)LinkedInMedium

December 2019/January 2020 - I spoke out loud that I wanted to start a podcast.4 months of mind drama.In April 2020, I released Episodes 1 & 2.1 month of mind drama.In May 2020, I released Episode 3.3 weeks between Episodes 21 & 22.6 months between Episodes 30 & 31.9 weeks between Episodes 32 & 33.Almost 5 months between Episodes 36 & 37.From February on, I released 14 episodes. Today is number 50 and I feel like this podcast is just getting started.In February 2022, I  embraced the principles of Essentialism and Effortless by Greg McKeown and gave myself permission to drop the podcasting "rules" and make it my own -- learning, growing, and fine-tuning along the way. I knew I wanted to get better at releasing before I was ready and learning to show up imperfectly, knowing that doing so would help me to develop skills I wanted: deeper self-awareness, courage, fortitude, grit, determination, self-trust, resilience, mastery, the ability to create freedom and inner peace.Episode 50 is not about the podcast, or even me.  It's about the importance of letting go of all the "shoulds", questioning the "rules" you are using against yourself,  putting on blinders when you need them so you can keep going, and skilling yourself up -- mentally, emotionally, and tactically -- so you no longer walk away from things that are important to you simply because you haven't yet cultivated the skill of working through the discomfort of not yet being at the level you want to be.In this episode, I talk about the mindset that held me back, as well as some thoughts, tools, and insights that helped me grow into the person who values and gets excited by the learning that comes from starting imperfectly. (Thank you, Gary Vaynerchuk)------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@_thisonelife) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@_thisonelife)LinkedInMedium

We all have insecurities, but some of us have insecurities that run so deep they impact how we let ourselves experience life.For as long as I can remember, my thoughts about my face were the sources of my deepest pain and shame. While others were focused on losing weight and changing the shape of their bodies through diet and exercise, my shameful secret was that I had an intense aversion to my face, particularly the way I looked on camera and on video.And while you can wear clothes to cover up your body,  your face is always exposed.The insecurity was so intense that I remember being worried when my husband got new glasses early in our relationship that he'd finally see how I truly looked and would start seeing all the flaws I saw when I looked in the mirror. My thoughts about my appearance have impacted all areas of my life. I am in very few pictures with my family. My girls have very few pictures of their mom and dad before they were born, and even less with me after.As I moved through life, I found ways to work around or minimize the time or need for my mug to be on camera or video, even as I started my coaching practice.But there comes a point when you can keep running from your deepest insecurities, or you can choose to start facing them and work through them so that, over time, they no longer control your life.That time came two weeks ago for me.But looking back, I can see where I started laying the foundation for this growth over two years ago, when I first wrote on a loose-leaf piece of paper entitled "Areas of Future Growth" that in the future I would help myself become more comfortable in my skin and work through my thoughts around my appearance.In this episode, I look back over the past two years and connect the dots that led to finally taking major steps this month to really gain traction in a previously painful area of my life.Even if your deepest insecurity is not around your appearance, I invite you to take a listen and see where you can draw some parallels to help you take steps to start working through yours.If you enjoy the episode, please share with your community. You never know who you may help by doing so.  Don't forget to hit the subscribe button to be alerted to new episodes.Thanks so much for tuning in.------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@_thisonelife) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@_thisonelife)LinkedInMedium

Welcome to this week's Weekly 3.The Weekly 3 is a series where I bring you three thoughts, tools, or concepts to help you on your journey, but in a condensed format so you can get what you need and move on with your day with renewed hope, determination, and commitment to your own personal growth.This week's topics:                                                                                                                                                             1.  Do Something Different;2.  Captain Your Own Ship; and3.  Adversity as OpportunitiesThanks so much for tuning in.------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@_thisonelife) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@_thisonelife)LinkedInMedium

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Welcome to this week's Weekly 3.The Weekly 3 is a series where I bring you three thoughts, tools, or concepts to help you on your journey, but in a condensed format so you can get what you need and move on with your day with renewed hope, determination, and commitment to your own personal growth.This week's topics:                                                                                                                                                             1.  The Power of Perspective;2.  Expanding Your Toolbox; and3.  We're All Works in Progress.Thanks so much for tuning in.------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@_thisonelife) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@_thisonelife)LinkedInMedium

Welcome to this week's Weekly 3.The Weekly 3 is a series where I bring you three thoughts, tools, or concepts to help you on your journey, but in a condensed format so you can get what you need and move on with your day with renewed hope, determination, and commitment to your own personal growth.This week's topics:                                                                                                                                                             1.  The Kindest Thing; 2.  Just Decide; and3.  Nothing's Gone WrongPlus a bonus: a daily mindset exercise to help you develop the skill of bringing awareness to the trajectory of your thoughts, feelings, and actions.------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@_thisonelife) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@_thisonelife)LinkedInMedium

Welcome to this week's Weekly 3.The Weekly 3 is a series where I bring you three thoughts, tools, or concepts to help you on your journey, but in a condensed format so you can get what you need and move on with your day with renewed hope, determination and commitment to your own personal growth.This week's topics:                                                                                                                                                             1.  Other People's Opinions;2.  Cognitive Tools; and3.  Boxing Ourselves In------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@_thisonelife) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@_thisonelife)LinkedInMedium

Welcome to this week's Weekly 3.The Weekly 3 is a series where I bring you three thoughts, tools, or concepts to help you on your journey, but in a condensed format so you can get what you need and move on with your day with renewed hope, determination, and commitment to your own personal growth.This week's topics:                                                                                                                                                             1.  Inner Work;2.  Done & Ready; and3.  Ladders Worth Climbing------Cited in this episode:TEDx  Talk  |  I Can't Get No (Job) Satisfaction: Stephen Kellogg at TEDxConcordiaUPortland (March 2013)------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@kariwattersoncoaching) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@kariwattersoncoaching)LinkedInMedium

Welcome to this week's Weekly 3.The Weekly 3 is a series where I bring you three thoughts, tools, or concepts to help you on your journey, but in a condensed format so you can get what you need and move on with your day with renewed hope, determination, and commitment to your own personal growth.This week's topics:                                                                                                                                                             1.  Skilling up; 2.  Making Truthful Choices; and 3.  Commitment to Process ------Cited in this episode:Book  |  Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by  Greg McKeownBook  |  Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@kariwattersoncoaching) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@kariwattersoncoaching)LinkedInMedium

Welcome to another episode of the Weekly 3.The Weekly 3 is a series where I bring you three thoughts, tools, or concepts to help you in your journey, but in a condensed format so you can get what you need and move on with your day with renewed hope, determination, and commitment to your own growth.This week's topics are:                                                                                                                                                  1.  Cognitive Dissonance - Any time we do work to stretch and grow beyond our current selves, we feel like we're straddling identities: the person we were, the person we are, and the person we're striving to be.  It can feel incredibly uncomfortable.  Many of us make the discomfort mean we must be on the wrong path, and retreat back to our comfort zones. But this dissonance is actually an important and necessary part of the growth journey.  2.  Knowing vs. Doing - Most of us know intellectually what we need to do to create the change we want. The struggle is going from knowing to actually doing. Listen to this segment to see how working on your mindset can help you bridge the gap.3.  Top Regrets - Are you waiting to live your life? Learn what people most regret when their time is coming to an end, as shared by Bronnie Ware in her bestselling book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying. Which of the five most resonates with you? What would you most regret? How can you use that awareness to inform how you choose to live your life now?------Cited in this episode:Podcast  |  ManTalks by Connor Beaton: Weekly Training - Practicing Memento Mori Book  |  The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie WareSong  |   Live Like You Were Dying by Tim McGraw------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@kariwattersoncoaching) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@kariwattersoncoaching)LinkedInMedium

Welcome to this week's Weekly 3.The Weekly 3 is a series where I bring you three thoughts, tools, or concepts to help you in your personal growth journey, but in a condensed format so you can get what you need and move on with your day.This week's topics:                                                                                                                                                              1.  Shifting Your Goal (Untangling self-worth from achievement and producing) 2.  Remembering Your Deepest Desire (At the end of the day, we're all chasing a feeling. When we truly understand and remember this, the journey becomes more meaningful and sustainable)3.  The Quitting  Fallacy (The real reason we give up on our goals or dreams. It's not what you think)------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@kariwattersoncoaching) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@kariwattersoncoaching)LinkedInMedium

Welcome to this week's Weekly 3.The Weekly 3 is a series where I bring you three thoughts, tools, or concepts to help you in your personal growth journey, but in a condensed format so you can get what you need and move on with your day.This week's topics:                                                                                                                                                                 1.  Would You Rather - A Mindset Exercise (Getting clear on what you really want) 2.  Doing the Work (Aligning actions with what you desire) 3.  Tearing It All Down (So you can build it back up the way you want)------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@kariwattersoncoaching) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@kariwattersoncoaching)LinkedInMedium

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Weekly 3. The Weekly 3 is a format where I share three different thoughts or concepts that are on my mind and heart that I know will provide value to you but in a condensed format so you can get what you need and move on with your day.This week's topics: 1.  The cost of inaction with life assessment journal prompts;2.  Perfectionism; and3.  Your "I am" statements are affecting your outlook on life.------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@kariwattersoncoaching) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@kariwattersoncoaching)LinkedInMedium

If we want to set ourselves up for success, we need to develop the skill of identifying and planning for obstacles.The most common obstacles are our thoughts.Some thoughts are minor annoyances, ones we can quickly see through and move past.But some are Kryptonite thoughts, thoughts that when we think them instantly weaken us, sap us of hope and belief, and leave us feeling powerless.Kryptonite thoughts can cause us to spiral in self-doubt, fear, shame, embarrassment, anxiety, depression. If we're not aware of them, they can incapacitate us.Kryptonite thoughts feel more powerful because they cut through our protective armor and hit us where we feel most vulnerable.But, like any thought patterns, they're habits. In some cases, they're deeply ingrained habits because we've believed them for so long.We all have them.   But here's the thing.Kryptonite thoughts are still just thoughts, which means we get to choose whether we keep them or discard them. They're still just sentences in our heads that have no power over us unless we make their presence mean something that creates an emotional charge or causes us pain.In this episode, I share a few ways we can challenge Kryptonite thoughts so they stop holding us back in life.If you're doing the work to loosen your most debilitating thoughts, you'll want to also listen to Episode 32 of the podcast: Choosing Motivational Quotes With Intention.------Resources cited in this episode:Byron Katie's The WorkPodcast | The Jordan Harbinger Show, Ep. 495 : Jon Acuff - The Surprising Solution to OverthinkingPodcast | The School of Self Image with Tonya Leigh------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@kariwattersoncoaching) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@kariwattersoncoaching)LinkedInMedium

In this episode, I share tips for viewing procrastination differently so you can get out of your head and start taking action.------Resources cited in this episode:Article |  The Procrastination Doom Loop-and How to Break It by Derek Thompson.https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/08/the-procrastination-loop-and-how-to-break-it/379142. The Atlantic. (April 2018)Article  |  Why Wait? The Science Behind Procrastination by Eric Jaffe. https://www.psychologicalscience.org/observer/why-wait-the-science-behind-procrastination.  Association for Psychological Science - APS (March 2013)Book  |  Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff, Ph.D.Quote  |  Lao-Tzu: "The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@kariwattersoncoaching) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@kariwattersoncoaching)LinkedInMedium

We've been taught that anything is possible if we truly believe. It makes sense then why so many of us use our level of belief at any given moment as a sign of whether something is or is not working, or whether something is or is not possible for us. In this bite-sized episode, I talk about why waning belief or not believing altogether is not a problem. It's just a signal that we've forgotten to think on purpose. It's an invitation to recalibrate.The most successful people aren't those who've never struggled to believe in themselves or their dreams. The most successful are those who've developed the skill of belief resilience: the ability and capacity to weather the discomfort of moving back and forth through stages of belief until they achieve what they want.  ------Resources cited in this episode:Make Money as a Life Coach Podcast with Stacey  Boehman |  Episode #27: Stages of Belief -- Part 1: Impossibility------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@kariwattersoncoaching) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@kariwattersoncoaching)LinkedInMedium

We hear a lot in the personal growth and development space about giving ourselves permission. Giving ourselves permission to dream big, to try something new, to go for what we want, to start over, to be human, to fail, to step into our greatness, to make lots of money, to be wildly successful, to take up space, to be our authentic selves, to slow down, to reprioritize our lives, etc.But what does giving ourselves permission really mean, and why do we think we need it?In this episode, I break down the power of permission, what we're really asking for when we seek it, and how giving ourselves permission to do or not do something can be an invaluable tool for stretching and growing outside of our comfort zone.------Resources cited in this episode:Book  |  Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck, Ph.D.Book  |  Self Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff, Ph.D.Book  |  Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Dr. Joe DispenzaBook  |  Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build New Habits and to Break Bad Ones by James ClearBook  |  Meditations of Marcus Aurelius Book  |  The Obstacle is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph by Ryan HolidayQuote  |  "The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." Marcus AureliusQuote  |  "The obstacle is the way."  Ryan HolidayQuote  |  "Everything is figureoutable."  Marie Forleo------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@kari_mindsetcoach) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@kari_mindsetcoach)LinkedInMedium

Let me ask you a question. What are you feeling when you wake up?Don't know? That's normal. For most of us, that's a hard question to answer.  It's easier for us to answer the question, "What are you thinking when you first wake up?"But did you know that what you think determines how you feel?Why is that important?Because how you feel governs what you do or don't do each day,  the cumulative effect of which can be seen in the results you have or don't have in life.We talk so much about morning routines, being consistent, and wanting to show up as our best selves, but we often approach those goals from an action standpoint.If action is important to create change, and we know our emotions govern our actions,  then how different would our lives look if we started paying more attention to how we're feeling?Purposeful energy state = purposeful thoughts + purposeful feelings In this episode, I share what life could be like when you choose your energy state on purpose -- not just to achieve goals but so you can start showing up the way you want in relationships and for yourself.------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@kari_mindsetcoach) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@kari_mindsetcoach)LinkedInMedium

Something specific this week on the podcast...Let me know if it's useful for you! We work with so many lawyers and investment professionals who spend all day helping their clients make money, and struggle to invest for themselves. So I wanted to share something that dealt with the issues - specifically those facing lawyers, but almost everything covered applies across professions. The lovely Ruth McCarthy, Director at SPI Capital and former Head of Real Estate at Top 100 National Law firm JMW shared her experience - both having been a lawyer, and also having been exposed to real estate throughout her career. Key topics include: Why lawyers are so great at helping their clients make money, but struggle with their own investments The most common mistakes lawyers make around investing such as buying overpriced off-plan and new build flats that often end up underperforming How lawyers can get round the common issues that hold them back Resources: https://www.annaclareharper.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharper/ https://www.spi.capital Ruth McCarthy Linkedin

Did you know there is a psychological term for that knee-jerk response we sometimes have when we feel like we're being told what to do?In today's episode, I talk about psychological reactance, our brain's negative reflexive response when it perceives a threat to our personal freedom or our ability to be autonomous -- even when that threat comes from us.This opened up my eyes to how psychological reactance shows up in my life and in my clients' lives, such as struggles with calendaring, inconsistent actions toward desired goals, parenting decisions, feeling triggered by messaging on social media, reacting to messages on how to best take care of your body,  others' opinions or perceptions of you, and on and on.Tune in to learn more about psychological reactance, how it may be holding you back, and ways to lessen its hold so you're freer to live the way you want.Thanks so much for listening. Resources cited in this episode:Article  |  Elizabeth Dorrance Hall Ph.D.  |  Why We Hate People Telling Us What To Do: Understanding our brain's response to being told what to do. URL: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/conscious-communication/201906/why-we-hate-people-telling-us-what-do (Accessed 8/26/21)Article  |  Nir Eyal |  The Real Reason Why You Sabotage Your Own Goals: How to overcome psychological reactance, the rarely discussed psychological reflex that's holding you backURL: https://forge.medium.com/psychological-reactance-why-you-sabotage-our-own-goals-f473c2df47a3 (Accessed 8/26/21)Book  |  Nir Eyal  |   Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@kari_mindsetcoach) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@kari_mindsetcoach)LinkedInMedium

Motivational quotes are everywhere: Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn. A well-crafted, well-curated quote can be incredibly powerful."You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." -- Wayne Gretzky"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." -- Lao Tzu"Every action you take is a vote for the person you wish to become." -- James ClearQuotes like these remind us who want to be and where we want to go. They give us hope that change is possible. They help us see beyond our current reality. They help us remember why we're doing what we're doing.Our brains love motivational quotes because they communicate a lot of information quickly, which suits our brains' hardwiring to value efficiency.But, as with anything, unless we also take steps toward what we truly want, motivational quotes are just words. And if we're not in the right mental and emotional space, or if we're not also taking actual steps toward the change we want, motivational quotes might actually make us feel worse.In this episode, I talk about using motivational quotes as a mental shortcut -- a heuristic -- to remind us in an instant of the decisions we've already made about where we're going and who we're becoming along the way.Thanks so much for tuning in. -----The following are a few more of my favorite quotes:"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." -- Maya Angelou“The emotion of fear often works overtime. Even when there is no immediate threat, our body may remain tight and on guard, our mind narrowed to focus on what might go wrong. When this happens, fear is no longer functioning to secure our survival. We are caught in the trance of fear and our moment-to-moment experience becomes bound in reactivity. We spend our time and energy defending our life rather than living it fully.” -- Tara Brach"We can make ourselves miserable or we can make ourselves strong. The amount of effort is the same." Pema Chödrön"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" -- Mary Oliver"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." -- Carl Jung "The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." -- Marcus Aurelius"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." -- John A. Shedd"She stood in the storm, and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails." -- Elizabeth Edwards------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. See website or follow me on Instagram (@kari_mindsetcoach) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@kari_mindsetcoach)LinkedInMedium

What changes have you been wanting to make in your life but keep putting off?Maybe you'd like to get your finances in order, have a better relationship with your partner, be more present with your kids, exercise more consistently, take up hobbies, stop feeling overwhelmed by stress, incorporate a daily mindfulness practice, hit a big, hairy audacious revenue goal in your business, develop a great morning or evening routine, or learn to do the things you put on your calendar.Maybe you just want to start feeling like you're actually living a life you love.In this episode, I talk about how staying stuck or taking action are both choices. The good news is every next moment is an opportunity to make a different choice. Tune in to learn some practical strategies to stop delaying what you want and start choosing growth over stagnation (i.e., your future self over your past self).------Resources referenced in this episode:Book - The Alter Ego Effect: The Power of Secret Identities to Transform Your Life by Todd HermanCoaching - Shaun RoneyCertified ADHD and Life Coach for WomenWebsite:  https://www.revealedpath.com/Instagram: @shaun.roney1:1 Coaching or Group Coaching Program (Brain Brilliance)------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.Have an area of struggle you'd love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. See website or follow me on Instagram (@kari_mindsetcoach) to learn more.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@kari_mindsetcoach)LinkedInMedium

This episode is packed full of advice on; how to secure a training contract, how to build brand you and win clients, how to get to Partnership as quick as possible and how to propel your legal career forwards.Joy Kingsley is Senior Partner of Top 100 law firm JMW Solicitors. Joy qualified as a Solicitor in 1980, and has worked for two law firms in her career, Pannone and JMW.Joy led and drove Pannone’s turnover from £5 to 50million over a 14 year period. At her time at JMW she led the turnover from £10 to £52million this year.Joy has won countless awards throughout her career including two lifetime achievement awards. She has recently also been entered into Who’s who.

“I always wanted to be part of projects that would influence positively how people lived.” Nisrine Chartouny goes Between The Lines with Haig! Currently Rail Director at Jacobs in Dubai and previously the youngest ever Project Manager for Crossrail at Farringdon, Nisrine discusses her leadership capabilities for excelling in a male-dominated industry. She found her passion for engineering whilst travelling the mountain roads of Lebanon and now having worked in London, Doha, Washington and Romania, Nisrine reveals the ‘tangible tools' and ‘leadership language' to become an effective and impactful leader wherever you are. Diversity, open-mindedness and acceptance of other views is what Nisrine believes fosters an environment of creativity and success. Spending a decade working on Crossrail - a huge amount of time deep underneath the streets of the capital - she illustrates her dedication to her team and the positive impact of her work on so many Londoners. Nisrine is not only dedicated to her team but also her family as she shines a light on juggling motherhood and a meaningful career. Join Haig and Nisrine to hear about complex transformations, Nisrine's importance as a female leader role model in engineering and disrupting that ‘organisational drift'! As part of our Spotlight on Leadership series: Shaping the Future™ sponsored by JMW Consultants, Nisrine provides insights on complex transformations, disrupting ‘organisational drifts' and brushing up on your 'leadership language'. JMW are expert in developing leaders and teams fit for transformation and this collaborative series has been compiled to provide valuable insights and strategy for business growth and accelerated performance. #transformation #leadership #crossrail #womenleader #engineering #stem #strategy #haigbarrett #nisrinechartouny #JMW

How to reduce risk in a fast-changing market I had a great chat with Ruth McCarthy, MD of SPI Capital and former Head of Real Estate at top 100 National Law firm, JMW. Highlights include: How to protect your rights and reduce risk through legals How to avoid common investor mistakes Balancing legal and commercial requirements to get quality deals done Resources Website spi.capital & annaclareharper.com Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthmccarthy/ Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharper/

"The reward is in the journey, not the destination."For some, focusing on the journey or the process of becoming rather than on a specific outcome removes the pressure of goalsetting. This is particularly true of those who think achieving the goal will help them feel better about themselves. But for those who struggle with time scarcity thoughts ("I'm behind in life," "I have to make up for lost time," "It's too late") "becoming" and "journey" create feelings of resistance because they suggest it will take time people feel they don't have to achieve the results they want.This is when it helps to view things from a different perspective.In previous episodes, I talked about zooming out to see goals from a long-term point of view (the journey).  In this episode, I talk about zooming in to view goals in a more finite way --  as bridging a gap. When you can look at the process of achieving a goal as bridging the gap from where you are to where you want to go (or from who you are to who you want to become), you reduce overwhelm and anxiety and have more mental space to focus on creating the results you want.------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@kari_mindsetcoach)LinkedInMedium

In this episode Michael is joined by Philip Partington, Intellectual Property Lawyer & Partner at JMW. They discuss how they keep their communication clear, constructive and to the point without negatively impacting internal and external relationships.

What feelings does the word self-trust bring up for you?For some, self-trust is a loaded concept. It's an elusive state of mind that seems hard to achieve but we know we need it to accomplish "big things". We set goals and implement tools and processes with the hope of building self-trust, but because we've tied our trustworthiness to a particular outcome, it becomes something we can easily lose, just by being human.But what do we really mean when we say we want to learn to trust ourselves?Why do so many of us view self-trust as an enigma? Why do so many of us use it as a metric of our self-worth and whether we're capable of achieving what we want in life?In this episode, I deconstruct the concept of self-trust and explore what we're truly after so we can stop holding ourselves back and start creating the results we want.------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@kari_mindsetcoach)LinkedInMedium

How are you feeling right now? Do you know?The end of the year can be a time of excitement, anticipation, rest, renewal, pride, determination, commitment, hope.It can also be a time of anxiety, stress, shame, depression, exhaustion, worry, judgment.Sometimes we spend so much time in our heads we forget to check in with our bodies. Many of us are in action and planning mode right now, which can be exciting, but it's good to also take time to notice our energy and how we're feeling.In this episode, I talk about the importance of turning inward and tending to what needs attention and care.We can absolutely prepare for the new year, but it's possible to do so in a way that is nourishing to the mind, body and soul.------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@kari_mindsetcoach)LinkedInMedium

For some, December is a time of evaluation and reflection:How did the year go? Did we hit our goals? Did we do the things we set out to do back in January? What did we learn? What do we want to work on next year? For some, though, December means judgment. We focus on all the things we wanted to do but didn't. We mentally berate ourselves for letting another year go by and not starting the business, not sticking to the fitness goal, not getting our finances in order, not putting ourselves out there for opportunities, etc.And underlying the judgment is the belief that life would be better when [insert goal or desire here]. The thought of time passing and nothing changing triggers anxiety, despair and depression and an overwhelming sense of powerlessness.What if we were to approach growth and reflection differently? What if we chose instead to focus on inner work and the process of becoming (becoming more self-aware and compassionate, discovering our self-worth, building our self-trust, self-confidence, and mental and emotional resilience, reconnecting with our emotions, learning to validate ourselves, and allowing ourselves to see the lightness and beauty of life)?In this episode, I share how quickly my brain wanted to zero in on what I didn't do, but how with compassionate redirection I was able to create an incredible list of inner growth.We grow in so many ways each and every day, but our brains aren't wired to look for these victories.But we can cultivate a healthier mindset by redirecting our brains in ways that will help us to grow so we don't feel stuck in a time loop, reliving the same experience of life year after year.------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:Instagram (@kari_mindsetcoach)LinkedInMedium

What are the hidden habits holding us back from our inherent greatness? More specifically, how do we sabotage ourselves without even knowing it? Justin covers teachings inspired by one of his all-time favorite books, “The War of Art” by Stephen Pressfield. Learn how to spot “resistance”—the hidden habits that hide in your blind spot every time you try to grow. Push past inertia, find motivation, and get practical action steps in this powerful session. Join the Kingdom live here: https://www.justinmichaelwilliams.com/thekingdom

The latest podcast episode (Ep. 26: Perfectionism Trauma) was borne out of multiple conversations with clients, and my own experience with crippling perfectionism. A common statement among perfectionists or recovering perfectionists is: "I know what I need (or want) to do but I can't seem to get myself to do it."Perfectionism can feel incredibly debilitating. Because perfectionists hold themselves up to impossibly high standards (typically requiring them to be perfect and flawless), mistakes are devastating and viewed as a personal failure.And when every action has such high stakes, it's easy to see why perfectionism, anxiety and procrastination go hand-in-hand.Typically, people who call themselves "recovering" perfectionists have experienced firsthand the devastation and fallout from bouts of extreme perfectionism, whether at work, school, or in the way they view their bodies. They're aware of the thoughts and behaviors that signal perfectionism and want to change, but often find themselves paralyzed and unable to take steps to counter their previous way of being.In the book, The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk discusses how past trauma can have lasting, devastating effects on the body, unless addressed and healed.The body remembers what it went through.I'm willing to bet that anyone who has struggled with bouts of extreme perfectionism can readily recall the physical sensations of dread, stress, anxiety, fear, & extreme fatigue.It makes sense, then, that the "resistance" many recovering perfectionists describe may be the mind/body's self-preservation mechanism protecting it from recreating harmful scenarios.When we understand this, we can see how the first step isn't necessarily to find a better system so we can stop procrastinating, but to calm our nervous system and reassure it that we are, in fact, moving forward in a healthier, more nourishing and sustainable way.In this episode, I walk you through a powerful self-worth exercise designed to help you shift your identity, validation and focus from the short-lived "fruit" to the more permanent, grounded "roots".Doing this work will give you a visual reminder of your commitment to a new way of fueling your future growth and success.With each step you take, you're retraining your mind (and body) to learn and memorize this new way of being and succeeding.-----Cited in this episodeBook:The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.Podcast episode:Ep. 15: Talking Perfectionism with Gaby Kogut------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.------For more mindset tips, resources and insights, follow me on social media:Instagram: @kari_mindsetcoach

So many of us give up on our goals way too soon, not necessarily because the actions are hard, but because we lack the awareness and mental fortitude to manage our own minds.Not gonna lie, setting and achieving big goals takes courage, tenacity and lots of heart. We all have the capability, but most of us don't know how to harness it.So how do we keep going even when it's hard and our brains are signaling for us to quit?How do we stay in the belief that we're capable of doing something we've never done before, even before we have evidence?That's the subject of this week's podcast episodeGiven what we know about our brains, if we want to do something we've never done before, we need to have our own backs with tools and resources so we can carry ourselves through the periods of doubt and disbelief.In this episode, I share three unique mindset concepts from thought leaders in the personal growth and coaching industry that will help you not only monitor and strengthen your belief in your ability to achieve your goals but actually help you take action so you can keep moving forward toward the results you want, even when your brain wants to give in to self-doubt.How would your life change if you learned how to manage your thought drama instead of giving in?What would you be doing right now?What if learning this skill could change not only the trajectory of your life, but the lives of those you touch?What legacy could you leave?Resources cited in this episode:Books:1. Atomic Habits: An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones with James Clear2. Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One with Dr. Joe DispenzaPodcasts:1. Strategic Mindset Podcast with Elizabeth Salazar | Ep. 85: Money Making Emotions with Guest Simone Seoul2. Strategic Mindset Podcast with Elizabeth Salazar | Ep. 87: Voting for the Results You Want3. Make Money as a Life Coach Podcast with Stacey Boehman | Bonus Episode: Get It Done: 25k Cash with Vikki Louise 4. Make Money as a Life Coach Podcast with Stacey Boehman | Bonus Episode: 10 Money-Making Lessons From 200k Earner Maggie Reyes------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.------For more mindset thoughts and tips, follow me on social media:Instagram: @kari_mindsetcoachTwitter: @KaWatterson

Do you keep putting off something you know you need to get done? Maybe you even want to be working on it, maybe you're even excited for it, but you just can't seem to get past your mind drama around it.Welcome to being human.We all procrastinate from time to time. Where we get into trouble is when we start making judgments about ourselves for doing so instead of recognizing our thought-feeling patterns and working through them so we can take the action we need to keep moving forward.Mind drama is just another term for being aware of your negative, self-defeating thoughts but not taking action to truly understand them or to work through them so you can get back to the place where you're managing the show, not your rampant thoughts and feelings.It's the difference between the driver's seat and the passenger's seat in life.Mindset work can seem abstract and theoretical, until you start applying the tools and principles to your daily life. When you do, you realize you've had the power to change your thinking and your life all along, you just never knew how.In this episode, I walk you through a recent example from my life so you can see how I use the tools I teach to work through and process my own mind drama so I can learn from myself and move forward in a healthy, growth mindset way.I offer this particular example because I know how it feels to be frozen by your own thoughts. But I also know how amazing it feels to use your own mind to get yourself unstuck and moving again in the direction you want.There's no magic. It all starts with being aware of your thoughts AND accepting 100% responsibility for them -- meaning, you understand that you have a choice to practice awareness or not, to manage your thoughts or not, to choose to utilize the principles and tools or not, to commit to developing and honing your mindset skills or not -- to live a life you want of your own creation, or not.It's in your hands.  You can decide at any time. It's never too late. And that's the best news ever.------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.------For more mindset thoughts and tips, follow me on social media:Instagram: @kari_mindsetcoachTwitter: @KaWatterson

In this week's episode, I had the honor of speaking with Christina Cooling, professional makeup artist, writer and mental health advocate, and the founder of The Beauty Illusion, an organization and movement dedicated to redefining beauty, celebrating diversity and individuality.Women are constantly bombarded with images of flawless beauty everywhere: on social media, in magazines, on TV, in the movies. As a professional makeup artist, Christina has seen first-hand the devastating effects of these impossible beauty standards on women's self-esteem, particularly in younger women.Although we intellectually understand images are retouched, airbrushed or otherwise edited, we as women still feel tremendous social and internal pressure to meet a certain level of beauty, or we feel somehow lacking or unacceptable.With peer pressure, societal norms and the billion dollar beauty industry marketing to our deepest insecurities, it's no wonder we spend so much time and money on cosmetics and facial products to try to feel better about ourselves.But, as my guest points out, "....No matter what makeup you're using, no matter how expensive it is, if you can't look at yourself in your own eyes and truly know your worth, then no cosmetic product is going to teach you how to love yourself and how to feel more confident, because the confidence comes from within..."Christina generously shares her own incredible mental health story, one that saw her at rock bottom in her late teens to mid-20s. She shares how she battled her way back from having lost virtually everything and everyone due to her mental illness and how what she learned about herself along the way transformed her into the courageous, resilient, loving, and compassionate woman she is today.Christina now uses her platform to encourage others to focus inward and cultivate their inner strength and beauty while also embracing their unique physical beauty. Connect with Christina Cooling:Professional Makeup ArtistWebsite: ChristinaCooling.co.ukInstagram: @christinacoolingmua Founder, The Beauty IllusionInstagram: @thebeautyillusionFacebook: The Beauty IllusionHashtag: #TrulyFilterFreePublished WriterArticle series: The History of Makeup (Vintage Life Magazine)-----Cited in this podcast episode:(00:19:00) Dr. Claire Weekes (1903-1990).Dr. Weekes was an Australian physician and international best-selling author of several books on severe anxiety disorders. Her treatment protocol ("face, accept, float, let time pass") is still considered a powerful and effective way to manage severe stress and anxiety. (00:35:52) Alex BoxInternationally Renown Artist & Professional Makeup Artist, Pioneer of Emotional Makeup.Website: http://thealexbox.com/ | TEDx Talk: Learning, Unlearning: Who Told You You Couldn't Draw?------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.------For more mindset thoughts and tips, follow me on social media:Instagram: @kari_mindsetcoachTwitter: @KaWatterson

Are you resistant to the idea of mindset management? I had to hit rock bottom before I fully committed to learning how to manage my mind. The idea that I could change my life by changing how I thought seemed a bit too "easy". After all, I had spent a lifetime thinking so little of myself, it was hard to believe that I could just one day decide to stop being so hard on myself.And so I dipped my toe into mindset work and kind of tried it out half-heartedly. I didn't want to get my hopes up. If I could guarantee that it would "work" (i.e., help me stop feeling so bad about myself), I felt it would be worth it. Without that guarantee, I worried it would be just one more thing that might work for others but not for people like me.But when I hit rock bottom, I decided mindset work would be my Hail Mary pass. I committed to managing my thoughts daily. I became a student of my own mind. As I learned to manage my thoughts and emotions, I began to view myself and life with hope, excitement and possibility again. That's the power of learning to manage your mind instead of feeling at the mercy of your thoughts.What finally had to happen for me stop resisting mindset work? That's what this episode is about. If you're one of those people who desperately wants to change but have resistance to doing this work, I hope you'll listen. You don't have to hit rock bottom.------Sources cited in this episode:The Life Coach School Podcast with Brooke Castillo------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.------For more mindset thoughts and tips, follow me on social media:Instagram: @kari_mindsetcoachTwitter: @KaWatterson

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Welcome to a very special episode of The End of the Day Podcast. Today's guest is my good friend, Kacey Hayes. I would describe today's episode as girlfriend talk + deep dive into mindset work + journaling and voice messaging as powerful tools for processing thoughts and emotions. First a bit of background. Kacey is a professional writer. She and I first met just over 2 years ago when we were both working to launch our freelance writing businesses. I've since gone a different direction, but Kacey continued to grow and build her business and now serves clients across the country. Although Kacey and I went in different directions professionally, our personal growth and development journeys have run almost parallel. We discovered mindset work early in our friendship, and began utilizing the principles in our own lives, on our time. After daily practice, I began to see the transformative power of mindset work in my life, and that's when I found my own calling.Not everyone understands what mindset work is, and not everyone wants to hear about it. It's been such a gift to have a friend who not only understands and believes in the concepts,  but who also incorporates the practice in her daily life and appreciates the dedication to the process. I broached Kacey about coming on to the podcast because there's this misconception that mindset work is always heavy. Yes, observing our thoughts, processing our feelings and working through the ones that are holding us back can sometimes feel heavy and exhausting, but as you'll hear in this episode, you can do inner healing work and challenge yourself to work through fears and insecurities AND laugh at the same time. Life is full of light and heavy moments. Accepting that balance, being able to welcome and lean into both is so important.My hope is to turn the Coffee Talk with Kacey episodes into a regular returning series. What you hear today is a reflection of our everyday messages to each other. Part hilarity, part deep dives, but 100% commitment to the belief that managing our minds is one of the most important things we do each day for our present and future happiness and success.Thanks for listening. We hope you enjoy!------Connect with Kacey Hayes:Website: KaceyHayes.comInstagram: @kaceyhayeswritesEmail: kaceyhayeswrites@gmail.comResources cited in this episode:Episode: 17: Making Mindset Work a HabitEpisode 19: Working Through Depression ShameDo Yoga With Me - Free Online Yoga (recommended by Kacey)The Life Coach School Podcast with Brooke CastilloTyson Bradley, Time Coach ------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.------For more mindset thoughts and tips, follow me on social media:Instagram: @kari_mindsetcoachTwitter: @KaWatterson

"Stories are a doorway to insight." - Rich LitvinIn this episode I share a story about a pivotal moment in my oldest daughter's life. It was emotional for me to read because it brought me right back to May of 2019 when she was finishing up her senior year of high school.This story was not only a transformational moment in her life, but it also signaled how much our relationship had changed and grown. As I explain in the intro, I carried so much of my insecurities and fears into adulthood which meant what I modeled for my girls wasn't always what I hoped. One of the reasons I dove into mindset work and personal development for myself was because I could see how my own insecurities, fears, unchallenged conditioning, and past emotional baggage was playing out in their lives.It took quite a bit of time to build the relationship I have now with my oldest daughter. She had to trust that I was not going to be so judgmental. She had to trust that I loved her unconditionally. She had to trust when I encouraged her to follow her own path that it wasn't an empty platitude. In truth, it wasn't until she saw me changing my relationship with myself (being kinder, less judgmental, more compassionate) and saw me working through my own fears and insecurities and start showing up the way I always wanted, that she was able to trust I could hold the same space for her.Knowing how far she's come, and how far we've come together as mother and daughter, made this one of my more emotional podcasts. Even though this story has special meaning for me, the story itself is universal: making a decision to do something truly vulnerable and scary, second-guessing, then working through the fear to accomplish something amazing.Three lessons are woven through this story:- Sasha Fierce - the power of embracing an alter ego to do things you want to do- 45 seconds of insane courage- Looking in the mirror the day afterI hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed recording it.If you find this episode helpful, please share. You never know who you may help by doing so. Thank you so much.*** Full permission from my daughter to use this story.***------IF YOU'RE STRUGGLING, PLEASE KNOW HELP IS AVAILABLE. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 1-800-273-8255. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.------Resources cited in this episode:Podcast - Copy Chief with Kevin Rogers, Ep. 126: Tood Herman: Author of the Alter Ego EffectBook - We Bought a Zoo by Benjamin MeeMovie Clip - We Bought a Zoo, 20 Seconds of Insane Courage------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.------For more mindset thoughts and tips, follow me on social media:Instagram: @kari_mindsetcoachTwitter: @KaWatterson

The public movement to reduce stigma around mental health is important, but it won't matter what society thinks if you don't honestly address your own stigma about your own mental health..I've been transparent about my own past struggles with depression on this podcast and in my Instagram feed, and often talk about how daily mindset work has changed my life.A recent episode of depression showed me that despite all my work on self-compassion, I still harbored some shame when I felt depressed, particularly as a mindset coach. It was an eye-opening lesson in the role of shame in depression, and how so much of our suffering is caused by our own judgment.Now that I'm on the other side, I see how much mindset work actually helped me work things through. Rather than hide my recent struggles, I realized that sharing my recent experience, including processing my own shame, might help someone else going through similar feelings.In this episode I let you inside my brain. Reading from journal entries and adding commentary when necessary, I walk you through how I used mindset work and tools to process the thoughts and fears that came up for me during my most recent depressive episode.My hope is that doing so will help others notice and release any stigma they may be holding onto surrounding their own depression or other mental health-related struggles.Finally, please know this episode offers thoughts and tools based on my own personal experience with depression but is not meant to serve as a substitute for therapy or guidance from a medical professional.  If you have depression, please know I understand everyone's experience is different. What helps me may help some, but may not be the right path for you right now, and that's okay. There are so many different healing modalities. Keep looking until you find one that suits you and your needs. The important thing is that you get the help you need. Everyone deserves to be happy and to suffer less, including you.If you find this episode helpful, please share. You never know who you may help by doing so. Thank you so much.------IF YOU'RE STRUGGLING, PLEASE KNOW HELP IS AVAILABLE. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 1-800-273-8255. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.------Resources cited in this episode:Episode 16: Using Music in Mindset WorkEpisode 18: Foundational Mindset WorkCoaching with NerijusWebsite: www.rewirewithme.comInstagram: @rewire.with.me------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.------For more mindset thoughts and tips, follow me on social media:Instagram: @kari_mindsetcoachTwitter: @KaWatterson

We all have different areas of growth. Some of us are working toward specific financial or business goals, some of us are working toward repairing or deepening relationships, some of us are are working toward healthier, more compassionate relationships with ourselves.Some of us may be working on multiple areas at once.In this episode, I talk about the importance of using mindset work to build a strong sense of self first. When we have the tools and foundation in place, and when we truly commit to taking 100% responsibility for our thoughts, feelings and actions, we are more prepared to emotionally support ourselves during our more challenging areas of growth.As I share from my own healing journey, this foundational "self" work is critical, particularly when we do inner child or shadow work, or any thoughtwork that involves unlearning unhealthy or ineffective beliefs or patterns of behavior, and rewiring or adopting healthier, more effective thought processes and emotions.When we do this foundational mindset work and start building a stronger sense of self, we become more skilled and confident at managing our minds and more committed to our personal growth. We start developing resilience and emotional strength, both of which we'll need when we work to process the more vulnerable, uncomfortable, and painful feelings that come with deeper areas of growth and healing.As with any skill, the more we commit to and practice mindset work, the sooner we'll see the results. Once again, managing our minds does not guarantee 100% happiness and positivity. It gives us something far more precious: the ability to reduce our emotional suffering and create the experiences we want in life.Cited in Podcast:Podcast:1. The Life Coach School Podcast with Brooke Castillo2. Unf*ck Your Brain Podcast with Kara Loewentheil3. Codependency No More with Brian Pisor, Ep. 42 (Vulnerability, Trust and Shame with Guest, Sandra Lax (Certified Facilitator of Brené Brown's program, The Daring Way)Coaching with NerijusWebsite: www.rewirewithme.comInstagram: @rewire.with.me------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.------For more mindset thoughts and tips, follow me on social media:Instagram: @kari_mindsetcoachTwitter: @KaWatterson

When you do the work to manage your mind, you learn to become the observer of your thoughts. Half the battle is remembering you are not your thoughts, your thoughts are your perception and not necessarily fact, you don't have to believe your thoughts, and you can choose whether to keep them or to think something more useful. The other part is remembering that your thoughts are responsible for the results you create or don't create in your life.When we understand this concept, we can change the direction of our lives. It just requires commitment and intentionality to take full responsibility and ownership for our thoughts, feelings, actions, and results.But because we're human, and because our brains can process up to 70,000 thoughts per day, it's easy to forget we have these amazing tools, particularly when we're in the middle of mind drama.In this episode, I offer a way to use habit building principles to keep mindset practices at the forefront of our thinking when we need them most. Borrowing heavily from James Clear's four-step model to building good habits, I share how we can use his Cue, Craving, Response, and Reward framework to automate the practice of mindset work so we can minimize the time we lose to mind drama that could be spent creating the results we want most in life.Cited in Podcast:Article:Take a Deep Breath. Published by Harvard Medical School (Mental Health Letter), 2009.Books:Atomic Habits by James ClearDeep Work by Cal NewportHow to Become a Straight-A Student by Cal NewportThe ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay PapasanEssentialism by Greg McKeownIndistractable by Nir EyalPodcast:The Life Coach School Podcast with Brooke CastilloWebsite:Tyson Bradley, Time Coach - https://tysonbradley.me/------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.------For more mindset thoughts and tips, follow me on social media:Instagram: @kari_mindsetcoachTwitter: @KaWatterson

A fundamental part of mindset work is understanding the connection between your thoughts, feelings, actions, and the results you have (or don't have) in life.When you're able to articulate your feelings and describe the physical sensations in your body, you help bridge the gap between the mind and body and give yourself room to process your thoughts and feelings on a much deeper level.But what happens when you struggle to feel your feelings, or to describe what you're feeling?We look for ways to start where we are and build our way up to the fundamentals.In this episode, I share a process where you can use visualization, muscle memory and the emotive power of music to tap into your feelings so you have a reference point for future mindset work.------Cited in Podcast:Coaching with NerijusWebsite: www.rewirewithme.comInstagram: @rewire.with.me------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.------For more mindset thoughts and tips, follow me on social media:Instagram: @kari_mindsetcoachTwitter: @KaWatterson

On Episode 15 of The End of the Day Podcast, I talk to special guest, Gaby Kogut, about perfectionism and anxiety. Gaby is an art history lecturer from New York City, and the founder of Irreverent Art History, where she teaches weekly art history classes via Zoom in her own "irreverent, silly, weird but really informative and critical manner." (Her tagline: "Because art is more than old, dead crap.")Gaby and I connected through Kara Loewentheil's group coaching program, The Clutch. After chatting, we discovered that our growth journeys were similar in that we both spent a good portion of our lives struggling with perfectionism and anxiety.On this episode, Gaby shares her own journey with perfectionism, and how part of her healing required her to look to her past and let go of unhealthy thought patterns that were passed down from previous generations.Gaby's story is fascinating. To me, it's one of resilience and overcoming. From deep meditation to body-oriented (somatic) therapy to mindset work (specifically, causal self-coaching), Gaby shares how each played a role in reducing her perfectionist thinking and ultimately helped her to start experiencing the fun and enjoyment of life again in a much more healthy and compassionate way.I learned a lot from Gaby on this episode. Her story reaffirms my belief that inner work is the most important work, and the number one gift we can give ourselves to live a healthier, happier life.------Where to find Gaby KogutIrreverent Art HistoryFB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irreverentarthist/Twitter:@ArtIrreverentIG: @ArtIrreverentPodcast recommendations (Gaby & Kari)1. Mental Illness Happy Hour Podcast with Paul Gilmartin2. Unf*ck Your Brain Podcast with Kara Loewentheil - Ep. 90: Perfectionist Fantasies and Tomorrow Thinking- Ep. 36: Antidotes to Perfectionism (Other Focus + Minimum Baseline)3. WorkLife: A TED Podcast with Adam Grant (Ep: How to Love Criticism)Information on Body-Oriented Therapy (Gaby)https://www.bodyorientedtherapy.com/Books (Gaby)-Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach-Radical Compassion by Tara Brach (Brach teaches the 4 step process called RAIN)-Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well by Douglas Stone and Sheila HeenLinks to Resources on Meditation (Gaby)Jack Kornfield DharmaSeedInsight TimerOriginal intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.c

Episode 14 is a lot shorter and a little different. On this episode,I take a moment to talk to those struggling with depression. I've been quite open in past episodes and on social media about my decades-long struggle with depression, and how different tools helped me get to where I am today. By sharing openly, I hope to help reduce the stigma around mental health issues and to highlight the fact that mental health recovery and success are not not mutually exclusive.As I make progress in my own journey, I never want to lose sight of how incredibly isolating and hopeless it felt to be depressed. It's easy to allow yourself to slip back into depressive symptoms if you don't take care of your mind and body. I started this podcast and my coaching practice to offer hope to those unable to see past their current struggles. I wanted to share tools that helped me break the cycle of rumination, tame my relentless inner critic and finally treat myself with more kindness and compassion than ever before. My mission is to help others do the same.For those who've never experienced the hopelessness and apathy of depression, this might seem foreign. But if this is your struggle, this episode is for you.If depression is altering your life, please don't hesitate to seek professional help. There are so many options available.You may not be able to see it, but you're just as valuable as everyone else. You deserve as much happiness as everyone else. You don't need to suffer. Help is available.You are not alone.------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.------For more mindset thoughts and tips, follow me on social media:Instagram: @kari_mindsetcoachTwitter: @KaWatterson

We all compare ourselves to others once in awhile. We're human. But comparison itself is not necessarily a negative thing. If we compare for the purpose of finding areas of growth, it can be helpful and motivating.But when we feel a sense of despair or hopelessness after the comparison...? That's what this episode tackles. Join me as I deconstruct compare and despair, and how the despair we experience can actually serve as the starting point for real change.------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.------For more mindset thoughts and tips, follow me on social media:Instagram: @kari_mindsetcoachTwitter: @KaWatterson

In this episode, I dive deep into the importance of consistency for achieving any kind of long-term success.For those who've struggled with being consistent on things that matter, learning to stick to goals for an extended period of time can be a game changer.Not only does consistency help shape our identity as someone who shows up and puts in the work for as long as it takes, but it also tests our humility. Are we willing to be bad at something at first so we can develop the skills to become amazing?Consistency allows us to build a body of work so that we can improve, but also so we can ultimately make an informed decision about our ability. So often people want to become great fast, but skill and adeptness comes with time, practice and a conscious commitment to improvement.When we work to become consistent at the things that matter to us, we learn how to be in it for the long haul. We learn to accept the "messy middle" or the "river of misery" as a crucial part of the process. Ira Glass calls this the most important part. It's in these periods that most of us want to quit because we don't feel like we're making satisfactory progress, but this is precisely when Glass says we need to commit to producing even more work so we can keep improving.If we keep putting out volumes of work with a conscious commitment to improvement, we will allow ourselves to eventually reach the point where our level of skill will be on par with what we envision as great work in our minds.This is the power of persistence and consistency.------Cited in this episode:Podcasts:The Life Coach School Podcast with Brooke CastilloMake Money as a Life Coach Podcast with Stacey BoehmanFearless Marketing for Life Coaches with Simone Grace SeolVideo Clip:Ira Glass and What Every Successful Person Knows, But Never Says(I chose to link to the passage and video clip offered on James Clear's website because consistency is tied so closely to habit work. Can we develop the habit of showing up every day with the goal of making small, incremental improvements over an extended period of time?)------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.------For more mindset thoughts and tips, follow me on social media:Instagram: @kari_mindsetcoachTwitter: @KaWatterson

When we commit to personal growth and finally start showing up for ourselves the way we've always wanted, it's not uncommon to experience some anxiety around whether we can sustain our progress.This is particularly true for people who've struggled with consistency in the past. It shows up as an underlying fear that if we slack off even a little, we'll go right back to square one.This fear comes up often in conversations with my coaching clients, and I've noticed it in my own journey as well, particularly when it comes to my habit tracker.In January, I committed to practicing the belief I could transform my life, one small step at a time. I set microgoals in multiple areas and committed to not only recording my progress on a habit tracker for one full year, but to sharing the cumulative results publicly each month. I normally post the monthly review of my fitness efforts at the beginning of the following month.For five full months, I was fairly diligent at recording my daily habits.And as the visual evidence of my ability to be consistent and keep my word to myself grew, I started believing I was the type of person who could set goals and do the hard, consistent work to achieve them. As my self-trust grew, so did my courage. I challenged myself to step outside my comfort zone more and more -- in business, in relationships, and most importantly, in my relationship with myself.Enter June.The thing about personal development tools is they're just that, tools. We can find them motivating and use them as catalysts for growth, or we can use them as weapons against ourselves.And in June, I realized I had developed an unhealthy relationship with my habit tracker. I noticed I was letting this 8.5 x 11 inch sheet of paper dictate whether I could feel good about myself or not.But, you and I know the habit tracker was not the problem. Attaching my self-worth and inherent value as a person to the habit tracker was.The good news is, the sooner we recognize our self-destructive ways, the sooner we can interrupt the negative thought patterns and get ourselves back on track.------Cited in this episode:Podcasts:The Life Coach School Podcast with Brooke CastilloEp. 26: The Self Coaching ModelHow to Stop Quitting Podcast with Heather DeveauxInterview Series 2: Kacey HayesSelf-compassion resources:Website: Kristin Neff, Ph.D: https://self-compassion.org/ Article: "The 5 Myths of Self-Compassion: What Keeps Us From Being Kinder to Ourselves?" by Kristin Neff, Ph.D. (originally published in Psychotherapy Networker)Book:Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck, Ph.D.Habit tracker:thegoalchaser.com------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.------For more mindset thoughts and tips, follow me on social media:Instagram: @kari_mindsetcoachTwitter:

The Self-Compassion Minute is a super short message of hope and inspiration to help you through your day. It's a new series that I hope to drop once a week, separate from my regular podcast episode which uploads on Wednesdays (except for this week).The messages are meant to serve as examples of a more compassionate way of working through your struggles. Although the voice is mine, imagine you are speaking these words to yourself.Today's Self-Compassion Minute is for those times you wonder if you have it in you to keep pushing through your fears. This is especially relevant if you're working to break a particularly painful pattern of behavior. You've been doing courageous work, but you feel like every time you process and push through one level, a fresh level of fear appears.As always, your fear response kicks in, but this time your body's call to retreat seems really strong. You're tired of always doing growth work. It can't be "working" if you keep butting up against more fears, right?This clip is for you.Growth fatigue has come up quite a bit lately in conversations with clients, and in my own growth work as well. This is where self-compassion can be really powerful. Self-compassion means being there for ourselves during painful times, without judgment or harsh self-criticism, acknowledging our humanness with kindness and compassion, and reminding ourselves of what we're trying to do.We often mistakenly believe self-compassion means giving ourselves an out. In fact, there is a growing body of empirical evidence suggesting that those who practice self-compassion during difficult times bounce back faster, are more emotionally resilient and spend far less time in rumination.Doing this work actually strengthens our resolve to continue moving TOWARD our goals.As Kristin Neff, Ph.D. states, this is when we choose to be our best ally or our worst enemy. Take a listen, and then email me or DM me on Instagram (contact info below). I'd love to hear what you think. Until then, have a beautiful day.------Self-compassion resources:Website: Kristin Neff, Ph.D: https://self-compassion.org/ Article: "The 5 Myths of Self-Compassion: What Keeps Us From Being Kinder to Ourselves?" by Kristin Neff, Ph.D. (originally published in Psychotherapy Networker)------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.------For more mindset thoughts and tips, follow me on social media:Instagram: @kari_mindsetcoachTwitter: @KaWatterson

On this episode, I interview my good friend and colleague in the personal growth space, Matt Clarke.Matt and I met at a time when we were both doing some deep work on ourselves, and we connected over our mutual passion for personal development and mindset work. I specifically invited Matt on the podcast because, to me, he exemplifies what's possible when you have the courage and ambition to move toward your fears and to do the inner work so you can take action and finally allow yourself to experience the richness of life.From perfectionism to crippling self-doubt manifesting itself in the later years as an extreme, chronic OCD condition (nicknamed the doubting anxiety disease), Matt's personal development journey is nothing short of inspiring. Matt shares valuable insight into how he was able to finally stop living with the brakes on, and start moving forward in life. This was such a fantastic conversation. It's a long episode, for sure, but I believe you'll become as engaged in Matt's story and insights as I was.Thank you as always for listening. ------As you'll find out in the podcast, Matt has some fascinating projects coming up. To stay in the loop, you'll want to follow him on these platforms:Instagram: @mscinsightsTwitter: @mscinsightsMedium: https://medium.com/@mscinsightsYouTube: mscinsights------Cited in this episode:Podcasts:The Life Coach School Podcast with Brooke CastilloUnf*ck Your Brain with Kara LoewentheilBooks:Atomic Habits by James ClearThe Compound Effect by Darren Hardy------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.------For more mindset thoughts and tips, follow me on social media:Instagram: kari_mindsetcoachTwitter: @KaWatterson

In this episode, I share what it means to take emotional responsibility, and why it's such an important part of any personal development journey. When we understand how our brains are hardwired, and how our thoughts, feelings and actions create results, we can see how accepting responsibility for what we choose to think and feel can help us change our lives.Also, if you've ever been curious to know how a mindset coach can help you in your personal or professional life, stay tuned to the very end. Learn what I hear from my clients and why I believe so passionately that mindset work changes lives and can help you change yours, too. ------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com. ------For more mindset thoughts and tips, follow me on social media:Instagram: kari_mindsetcoachTwitter: @KaWatterson

When we see someone pursuing their passion, we want to know how they got there. We're curious because we want to find our purpose as well. We want to find our path in life, too.I sometimes get asked this same question. And after years of following and quitting many different paths, I realized what was different about my path to becoming a mindset coach was that, this time, I chose it, worked my thoughts around how I was going to make it happen, and then took imperfect action, over and over again.There comes a point in life when we reach a tipping point -- when the decisions we make and the actions we take tip the scales toward a life-changing moment. In this episode, I share the steps I took after a lifetime of settling to finally go after what I really wanted.And chances are, many of the things I share are not what you might expect.If you've ever wondered if your dreams are possible, too, this episode is just for you.Also, if you've ever been curious to know how a mindset coach can help you in your personal or professional life, stay tuned to the very end. Learn what I hear from my clients and why I believe so passionately that mindset work changes lives and can help you change yours, too. ------Cited in this episode:Podcast: The Life Coach School Podcast with Brooke CastilloQuote: Byron Katie: "Who would you be without that thought?" Taken from "The Work" (Four Questions)------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com. ------For more mindset thoughts and tips, follow me on social media:Instagram: kari_mindsetcoachTwitter: @KaWatterson

Before starting any personal development journey, it's helpful to have an idea of where we're starting from rather than jumping straight to where we want to be. When we're first starting out, it may feel like we don't know who we are, but it's often because we haven't taken the time to really sit down, quiet our minds and allow ourselves to discover that part of us. So many of us are too busy trying to avoid thinking too deeply about ourselves because all we see is what we think is wrong with us. But when we take the time to acknowledge the good in us before we start making sweeping changes, we're affirming that we're changing to grow and not in order to be worthy.In this episode, I share exercises that I often recommend to clients who are struggling to find their path in life. These exercises help them get in touch with their current selves, clarify who they aspire to be, and provide a framework for creating a more meaningful and purpose-driven life. I have done this work in my own life which I share in this episode to give you a sense of how you can use this work in your life, too.When you do this work on your present and future self, you are pulling your greatest wishes out of your subconscious and into your awareness. And when you're aware of what you're striving for, your goals and dreams become possible and you start acting with more purpose and intention.This is a long episode but one I hope you'll find extremely valuable.Also, if you've ever been curious to know how a mindset coach can help you in your personal or professional life, stay tuned to the very end. Learn what I hear from my clients and why I believe so passionately that mindset work changes lives and can help you change yours, too. ------Cited in this episode:George Winston - Classical pianistJocko Willink - Retired Navy Seal, motivational speaker, author of the Way of the Warrior Kid book seriesPodcast: The "Getting to Grips With" Podcast with Tom Watson; Episode 16 with Nathan Arnold, former professional footballer in the UK and founder of Nathan Arnold Coaching------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com. ------For more mindset thoughts and tips, follow me on social media:Instagram: kari_mindsetcoachTwitter: @KaWatterson

In this episode I share more of my personal journey from rock bottom to where I am today, and it all started with building my self-trust.Everybody loves the idea of changing their lives, but not everyone believes they can. I was one of those people for the longest time. I'd set lofty goals with the best of intentions but then crash and burn after a few weeks. Or worse, I'd write out my goals but start backpedaling even before the ink was dry.When I finally was honest with myself, I realized I had this underlying belief that I could not trust myself to follow through. I could set all the goals I wanted but until I learned to trust that I would keep my word to myself, any accomplishment would be short-lived and unsustainable.Once I put systems in place to slowly build my self-trust, my life improved dramatically. I started setting goals in ways that worked with my brain instead of overwhelming it. I used visual cues like a habit tracker to track my progress and to remind myself of my intentionss daily. I incorporated mindset tools + habit development techniques + identity work in my daily practice and slowly started becoming the type of person who showed up day after day to do the work to become the person I longed to be.And it all started with microgoals and microwins. Sometimes, in order to achieve the big things you want in life, you have to first start small. You have to trust that you're going to keep your word to yourself, When you trust yourself to do the small things, you'll start to believe the big goals are possible. After all, when you break it down, big goals are just a series of much smaller goals.If you want to learn how to start building your self-trust one small step at a time so you can do the things you want in life, this episode is for you.And if you've ever been curious to know how a mindset coach could help you in your personal or professional life, stay tuned to the very end. Learn what I hear from my clients and why I believe so passionately that mindset work changes lives and can help you change yours, too. ------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy and how to work with me, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com. ------For more mindset thoughts and tips, follow me on social media:Instagram: kari_mindsetcoachTwitter: @KaWatterson

In this episode, I break down limiting beliefs for what they are: negative thoughts about ourselves that we've carried around for so long we believe them to be true and they've become a part of our identity.These thoughts limit us from living life to the fullest and showing up as our best selves. Consciously or subconsciously, we let these beliefs keep us from exploring what we're capable of and who we actually might be under all the layers.But if limiting beliefs are just thoughts, and we know thoughts are optional, then we get to choose whether we want to keep thinking and believing them. And if all they've done is hold us back in life, why wouldn't we want to do the work to let them go and search for new thoughts that will embolden us to pursue the life we want?Limiting beliefs don't have to define our lives. But only we can do the work to change them.If you want to learn how to stop letting old thought patterns dictate your life, then this episode is for you.And if you've ever been curious to know how a mindset coach could help you in your personal or professional life, stay tuned to the very end. Learn what I hear from my clients and why I believe so passionately that mindset work changes lives and can help you change yours, too. ------Original intro/outro music by JMW.------To learn more about what I do and my coaching philosophy, email me at kari@kariwatterson.com or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com. ------Follow me on social media:Instagram: kari_mindsetcoachTwitter: @KaWatterson

In this episode, I talk about what it takes to change your life. It sounds like a big, cheesy topic but it's so important that people know they have the power to change their lives. Starting right now.But if you're serious about changing your life, true change requires several things.You need to decide you want to change. Lots of people want to change, but when you powerfully decide you show up differently. You're committed. You're ready to do the work, whatever it takes, for as long as it takes.You need to suspend disbelief that true and lasting change is possible. If you want buy-in from your brain to take the uncomfortable, sometimes painful, action needed to make substantive changes to your life, you need to actively and intentionally believe that change is possible for you, too. It is. You need to take emotionally responsibility. This is huge. You are 100% responsible for your thoughts, feelings, actions, and results. No one else. Not everyone wants to believe this. Not everyone wants to come face to face with the fact that in every circumstance they are responsible for how they choose to show up. But it's so important to get this concept.To truly change your life, you need to work on the areas where you feel most vulnerable. We all have shame, insecurities and perceived weaknesses that we keep hidden because we're afraid of what others might think of us. But when we hide these parts of us, we're actually allowing them to grow. Shining a light on them, speaking of them, writing about them, all help to deflate their importance and we no longer expend so much energy just trying to keep them from surfacing.Finally, when we're ready to start the work to change our lives, we need to go into the process knowing that mindset work is a lifelong journey. For some, this is great news because it helps them realize there's no "pressure to perform" immediately. For others, this seems almost deflating. They want results now. This is why deciding to change is so important, and not just wanting to change.Because when we commit to changing our lives for the rest of our lives, we want to do the work. We're not afraid of hard work if we're really truly committed because we know that's where the growth is.I don't sugarcoat the process with my clients because doing so would be a huge disservice.It takes commitment. It takes daily practice. It takes doing hard, uncomfortable things, over and over. But it is 1000% worth it.And your life will be all the richer for it.---Original intro/outro music by JMW.

In this episode, I talk about how our brains process thoughts and feelings, and how these thoughts and feelings ultimately create our results.When we shame ourselves or constantly engage in negative self-talk, we destroy our self-confidence and self-trust and hold ourselves back from really going after the things we want in life. My coaching calls can be summarized by these thoughts:People feel stuck, in their careers, in their personal lives.They feel like they "should" be further along.They don't want to just live day to day. They want something more.They want a life they WANT to live.They want adventures.They want to love a partner deeply.They want freedom with their jobs.They want financial security.They want to find their tribe.They want to feel like what they're doing matters.People are desperate for change, but don't know where to start. So they keep doing what they're doing.But eventually the pain of staying the same becomes intolerable, and that's when they seek guidance.It's an absolute privilege to help people see there's another way to live. And it all starts with changing our thoughts and how we talk to ourselves.Original Intro/Outro Music by JMW.

In this introductory episode of The End of the Day Podcast, I get real about how my lifelong struggle with depression led me to thoughtwork and, ultimately, to becoming a mindset coach.My journey included hitting rock bottom, multiple times. I knew there was much more to life but I could not seem to break the destructive, self-defeating thoughts in my head. These thoughts ruled my life for decades and almost cost me everything, both personally and professionally.It wasn't until I found thoughtwork, more specifically, a formulaic way to manage my thoughts and feelings on a day to day basis, that I realized I might actually be able to participate in and fully experience the richness of life.I set to work learning as much as I could about how the brain processes thoughts and feelings and how to use this understanding to manage my depressive symptoms and actually function in life.Slowly, this work helped me to build my self-trust and self-confidence. For the first time, I could not only see a future but actually understood it was mine to have if I wanted.Mindset work saved my life. It's as simple as that. I'm not going to sugarcoat the process. It's freaking tough to change decades of negative self-talk, hypercritical self-judgment and deeply ingrained feelings of shame and unworthiness.But it IS possible, and the work is absolutely 100% without a doubt worth it.Life is messy. Life is crazy. But when you learn to manage your thoughts and emotions, life can also be so, so beautiful. What's it costing you to keep staying stuck? If staying where you are feels intolerable to you, join me on this podcast. At the end of the day, we have one life. Ask yourself: how do you want to live it? How do you want to show up?And then, let's get to work.Original Intro/Outro Music by JMW.

Hailing from Castel Hill in the Bronx, Jay Griffy saw a lot of movement with his family as they struggled to live the American dream finally settling in New Jersey when Jay Griffy was a teenager. Part of a strong movement known as JMW, Most Wanted in Jersey, it was this state that helped shape his sound while New York created his power. Growing up listening to tracks like “The Bridge is Over” and artists such as Eric B., Rakim, Kurtis Blow, DMX, and Run DMC, his musical career clearly started as a child in New York. Not only through listening but learning to play instruments like the piano. It was not long before Jay Griffy was getting notoriety online and started catching the attention of artists on the West Coast like St. Laz. It quickly became apparent that Jay Griffy’s strength not only was in writing lyrics but assembling full tracks including strong hook writing and uncanny beat selection. Then in 2010, Marlin Barrier head of the Sound Barrier Experience, a live multi-faceted band in Philadelphia, heard Jay Griffy. In a rare perfect moment, Jay Griffy got on stage with the Sound Barrier experience and it was of no surprise that Barrier asked Jay Griffy to stay as part of the band. The recent release of his debut album “Gawd Like” has gained over 500k streams.

James Matthew Wilson's new cycle of poems, The River of the Immaculate Conception, is a reflection on the history of the Catholic faith in the Americas, from Juan Diego to Elizabeth Ann Seton. Its title is the name given to the Mississippi River by the missionary Fr. Marquette. James reads four of the seven poems, explains their relation to the recent Mass of the Americas which inspired them, and discusses the challenges and delights of poetic form. Links Buy The River of the Immaculate Conception at Wiseblood Books https://www.wisebloodbooks.com/store/p96/The_River_of_the_Immaculate_Conception.html Watch the Mass of the Americas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFoj3viHXnk JMW's website: https://www.jamesmatthewwilson.com/   JMW's recommended resources for aspiring poets: Colosseum Summer Institute https://www.colosseuminstitute.com/summer-institute.html  James Matthew Wilson, The Fortunes of Poetry in an Age of Unmaking https://www.wisebloodbooks.com/store/p82/The_Fortunes_of_Poetry_in_an_Age_of_Unmaking.html William Baer, Writing Metrical Poetry: Contemporary Lessons for Mastering Traditional Forms https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Metrical-Poetry-Contemporary-Traditional/dp/1582974152 Timothy Steele, All the Fun's in How You Say a Thing: An Explanation of Meter and Versification https://www.amazon.com/All-Funs-How-Thing-Versification/dp/0821412604 This podcast is a production of CatholicCulture.org. If you like the show, please consider supporting us! http://catholicculture.org/donate/audio

My guest on the this weeks show is Justin Michael Williams (JMW) who is a very close friend of mine and we get right into the juice of how do we as men cultivate and manifest more creative energy in our lives to build the life we want to live. We discuss how masturbation and sex most likely lead to ejaculation which depletes our life force and limits our ability to build that energy within us to create. Who Is Justin? Justin Michael Williams is an activist, meditation teacher, and top 20 charting musician with a mission: to bring personal growth TO THE PEOPLE — empowering people of all identities, ages, genders, and economic backgrounds to claim their innate and limitless potential. His unique approach blends music, motivation and meditation to help people break free from toxic cycles and reconnect to their life’s purpose.Between his keynotes, podcasts, videos, music career and other ventures, Justin has amassed an audience of over 4.2 million across platforms. Metamorphosis debuted at #18 on the iTunes pop charts alongside Taylor Swift and Britney Spears in 2016. He has since been featured by Billboard.com and Yoga Journal magazine, shared stage with Deepak Chopra, and headlined at events including Wanderlust and SXSW.To find out more about JMW visit - JustinMichaelWilliams.com

On today's episode of Touchpoint, I sit down with two of the bravest people I've ever met. Their life stories both individually and collectively stand as prismatic examples of the messes we create when we do not show up as ourselves and the magic we experience when we do. I first met Nick and Katherine North in Marfa, Texas at a week-long creative conference called Yeah Field Trip.  I was hosting a town hall about love and sex––obviously––and they were sitting right up front.  When I asked people to share what comes up for them when I said the word “sex,” Nick shouted out, “This morning!”  He and Katherine were all cuddled up together. It was very cute. Everyone laughed.  I turned my attention their way.   “How long have you two been together?” I asked. “About five years,” said Katherine. “And how was the sex you were having five years ago different than the sex you had this morning?” They looked at each other lovingly. “Well for one,” said Nick, “I was a woman then.” The room was still. It was a powerful moment.  They proceeded to share a few bits of what I consider to be one of the most courageous love stories I've ever heard.  It's a story of overcoming poverty, shame, gender and sexual oppression, while cultivating friendship, family, intimacy, and above all things, the bravery to be yourself.  I'm grateful that Nick and Katherine agreed to sit with me and share their story.  It has changed my life.  They have touched my heart.  And I'm honored and privileged to bring this story to you.  I hope it gives you more permission to be whoever you are––in bed, in love, and in life. Thanks for listening. Here. We. Go. Love, Jmw.   Insta: @lovetouchpoint Web: lovetouchpoint.com  

Jared Matthew Weiss is on a mission to create safety and security when it comes to relationships and sex. The founder of Touchpoint Townhall, a podcast and social experiment taking place in New York City, JMW is all about creating a safe space to discuss what you are experiencing and exploring with your sexuality. As creatives, when we feel empowered to create the things that are in our heart, we feel free, and the same goes when we are in bed with another person. JMW creates a space where people can express their thoughts and feelings and create an intentional and conscious decision to explore ongoing conversations with your partner. On this episode, we explore the paradox between safety between partners and exploring the unknown, embracing your spontaneity while still finding security, and which questions to ask when defining your relationship. When you are able to talk openly about what you and your partner are experiencing and exploring, you can transcend your physical identity and hold space for yourself and others. It is possible to gain permission to be whoever you want to be by finding a place where you are able to listen to other people. By opening these conversations you can explore who you truly are in bed, understand how you express yourself and learn what is true to you. It is time to harness your self-expression into sexual freedom with the help of JMW. How does his vision of sexuality relate to how you express yourself? Share with us in the comments section on the episode page!   In This Episode Embracing the unknown and the spontaneous while still finding safety and security Learn how to talk about what you are experiencing and exploring sexually Exploring the relationship and self-esteem to orgasm, meditation, and gratitude Finding out what is normal in sexual exploration and relationship structure How to create a sacred space with your partner for ongoing consensual conversations   Quotes “It's just been an incredible journey where I have been able to listen and learn really from just real people, about what they are exploring, what they are experiencing people on the intersections of all things… and its really been an amazing journey.” (8:59) “When we hear other people get vulnerable, and more specifically when we hear other people confess that they are just like us, it gives us permission to be who we are.” (14:31) “The point of a relationship is not to just be in a relationship and it's certainly not to just be in something that doesn't end. It is to serve us in a physical or spiritual or emotional way, its to promote our personal growth and the personal growth of our partners.” (25:44) “There is a whole spectrum of things we can talk about, from the mundane to the existential, but ultimately how do we create that container where we can have an ongoing conversation because that is exactly what a relationship is.” (27:43) “We need emotional safety to show up fully as ourselves in bed, in love, and in life.” (36:46)   Links Touchpoint Townhall Website Touchpoint Townhall Podcast Follow Touchpoint on Facebook | Instagram | Medium | Twitter Urban Tantra Book by Barbara Carrellas Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel The Book of Forgiving by Desmond Tutu She Wants It by Jill Soloway Attached by Dr. Amir Levine and Rachel Heller This Is ARC Website   Check out the full show notes page here Keep up with everything ARC here Follow ARC on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter   Sachin Khona Follow Sachin on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter 

Are you open to a conversation about sex and intimacy? Then this is the episode for you. Steph and Elizabeth welcome Jared Matthew Weiss to the TSR Universe to discuss his wildly popular town hall, Touchpoint, a NYC based forum that fosters a safe place for conversations around love and sex. JMW shares the tools he has learned from hosting these conversations; illuminating how to dialogue about what is traditionally considered taboo. Also in this ep: Met Gala moments, Elizabeth meets The Countess and Steph gives us a match making update.   Thanks to our partners: Better Help - betterhelp.com/retrograde code retrograde Rothy’s - rothys.com/retrograde Lola - mylola.com promo code retrograde40   Mentioned in this episode: Meghan Wallace James - Sex Ed for Adults https://www.meghanwallacejames.com/menu/sex-ed-course code: TSR for 10% off  INNER U Coaching with Lauren Zander of Handel Group - bit.ly/LAUNCHDAY code: RETROGRADE75 for $75 off  TSR x DEN TALKS, tickets: https://denmeditation.com/events/dentalks-live-thats-so-retrograde/

Someone once said, “It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.” I only say “someone” because the quotation has been attributed to at least three different people on the internet, and I really have no idea who said it. But citations aside, it's pretty brilliant, right? After all, life's challenges in bed, in love, anywhere really are basically measured by our preparedness for their arrival.  So what can we do to the lighten the load?  According to meditation teacher and author of the new book, Stress Less, Accomplish More, Emily Fletcher, meditation is the answer. Now if meditation feels like a heavy word, I get it.  For the uninitiated, it can feel a little daunting. And that's why I wanted to chat with Emily about how meditation can change our lives, and make us better partners, lovers, and more. In this conversation, she shares her story from going from Broadway performer to internationally renowned meditation teacher, how meditation can dramatically improve our sex lives, the details of a wild fertility ceremony she did over Skype with a “secret shaman,” and gives us a window her new book, Stress Less, Accomplish More, which is officially in stores today! This episode is packed with tips and ideas on how mindful practices and meditation can shift the way you're carrying your life around, and I'm excited to share it with you now. Here. We. Go. Love, Jmw.   About Emily Fletcher Stress Less, Accomplish More Ziva Meditation Instagram   About Touchpoint Website Instagram

JMW was born in Texas. The son of a rodeo cowboy and businessman. He joined the Marine Corps during the Vietnam war and served in a military police unit. He followed that line of work after the military, serving as a policeman. Through many trials, he was converted to Christianity and attended a seminary where his faith in Christ was solidified. He worked with several churches and traveled extensively internationally during the 90's. Through his experiences of seeing the world and understanding that man needs a Savior, he began writing to not only share life experiences but to, more importantly, share his Savior. It is his unique look at Jesus Christ that JMW wishes to express to the world today. He has discovered that it is not about him but his Christ that men must come to understand. He writes fiction but never fiction about Jesus! His book "Color of Fire" is the unforgettable truth of repentance, forgiveness, regret and the battle for survival against all odds. A true page-turner that brings truth to fiction and hope for a better world. Learn more about JMW: https://www.facebook.com/authorjmw  

Sasha Sugar invites Jared Matthew Weiss to talk about his creation Touchpoint - a town hall where people share stories from their love and sex lives. JMW elaborates on principles, values and the future of this open-minded and extremely diverse community. He also shares the four rules of Touchpoint which align with the four rules of good sex. Tune in to find out what they are and to get the punch love from Sasha and Jared!

In this weeks episode with have Cynthia Mullins Legal counsel and CHief Human Resources Officer for JMW. She shares about the transfromational impact that her volunteer work has had on her life and when she wa able to reclaim herself in her life.     Connect with Cynthia: http://www.jmw.com/leader/cynthia-mullins/   She’s Got Drive is produced by Cassandra Voltolina and music by Blonde. Artwork by Natasha Merrifield    Listen on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher and Google Play and SoundCloud    You're invited to go to  shirleymcalpine.com  for a free download of my ebook ‘3 Top Tips on How to be a Woman with Drive’ and the P.I.E download.    To connect with me and the She’s Got Drive community  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shirleymcalpineconsulting/ She’s Got Drive Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/shesgotdrive/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel @shirleymcalpine on Twitter:https://twitter.com/shirleymcalpine #shesgotdrivepodcast   

Är det företagen som idag driver samhällsvisionerna? Har varumärken idag tagit platsen för att göra gott? Vem är det som egentligen skapar bilden av den nya världen? Vi tar de sex trapporna upp och plingar på dörren där det står “Välkomna alla nyfikna”. Vi träffar Björn Mellstrand, grundare, tidigare vd och strateg på JMW. Det blir ett samtal om syftesdriven kommunikation, purpose branding, om #dumpkelloggs och om pr-branschens ansvar som rådgivare i en ny värld av subjektiva sanningar och orkestrerade lögner. I shownotes finns garanterat viktiga och intressanta länkar. Shownotes, länkar och alla avsnitt hittar ni på http://podcast.socialbydefault.se. Prenumerera på podcasten via Itunes. Ge oss gärna ett betyg och en recension! Podcasten Social by default är ett samarbete mellan Knowit och United Power. Har ni frågor till oss, eller åsikter om avsnittet? Twittra med hashtaggen #socialbydefault eller prata med oss på vår Facebooksida Socialbydefault. Läs mer om konceptet på Socialbydefault. Kolla in vårt instagramkonto.

Track-list : 1. Tim Berg - Alcoholic (COMBO! Bootleg) 2. JMW - कंचनजंघा 3. Dj Jean - Feel It (MIKRO 2016 Remix) 4. Gregor Salto & Oliver Heldens Vs Eurythmics ft. Zhu - Stop Faded Dreams (Joseph Ceza Mashup) 5. ZEROCOOL ft. SPHUD- KYMERA 6. NoizBasses - Drop It (Oirignal Mix) 7.Jungle Jim - Cub 8. Galantis - No Money (B3nte Remix) 9. Cyborgs - Okey (Original Mix) 10.Globetrotters & Treyy G - Drinks

En höst fylld av rubriker om fejk-pr och påstådda digitala pr-succér eller twitterbävningar - vad är sant och vad är falskt? Vad är en digital storm och hur ofta har journalister tid att ta reda på "vem" som ligger bakom twittersnackisar (eller påstådda sådana). Mediestrateg Brit Stakston från pr-byrån JMW föreläste på den journalistiska knytkonferensen Fajkon på JMG i Göteborg 30 november. Vid sidan av sitt arbete som mediestrateg är Brit författare och skriver just nu en bok om digital opinionsbildning (tidigare titlar Politik 2.0 och Gilla – dela kunskap, engagemang och passion). Rådgivare till it-minister Anna-Karin Hatt i regeringens Digitaliseringsråd. Det går även att se Brit Stakstons föreläsning här.

Allt fler politiker kommer att använda sig av sociala medier i årets valrörelse. Men hur lockar man väljare med hjälp av Facebook? Och hur kan man som väljare använda sig av sociala medier för att vara med och påverka? Gäster i studion: Martina Lind från , en sajt som samlar politiska bloggare och håller koll på frågorna de diskuterar. Göran Hägglund, socialminister och partiledare för Kristdemokraterna och en flitig användare av sociala medier. Brit Stakston, mediestrateg med ansvar för sociala medier på kommunikationsbyrån JMW. Driver projektet . På Nätets sajttips inför valet:  - en samlingsplats där vem som helst kan skriva ett debattinlägg om aktuella eller egna nyheter  - alla Twittrande politiker på ett och samma ställe  - SR:s valsida med intervjuer, fakta, nyheter och analys på ett och samma ställe.

Allt fler politiker kommer att använda sig av sociala medier i årets valrörelse. Men hur lockar man väljare med hjälp av Facebook? Och hur kan man som väljare använda sig av sociala medier för att vara med och påverka? Gäster i studion: Martina Lind från , en sajt som samlar politiska bloggare och håller koll på frågorna de diskuterar. Göran Hägglund, socialminister och partiledare för Kristdemokraterna och en flitig användare av sociala medier. Brit Stakston, mediestrateg med ansvar för sociala medier på kommunikationsbyrån JMW. Driver projektet . På Nätets sajttips inför valet:  - en samlingsplats där vem som helst kan skriva ett debattinlägg om aktuella eller egna nyheter  - alla Twittrande politiker på ett och samma ställe  - SR:s valsida med intervjuer, fakta, nyheter och analys på ett och samma ställe.