Podcasts about Learned optimism

Welcome back to Asking For A Friend with TalkDoc, featuring hosts Dr. Pamela Kreiser, Meredith Edwards Nagle, and Teighlor Polendo. In today's episode, we explore “reframing”—a powerful mental communication tool backed by research that helps cultivate resilience, clarity, and purpose. The discussion juxtaposes growth versus fixed mindsets and optimism versus pessimism, drawing on insights from Martin Seligman's “Learned Optimism” and Carol Dweck's “Mindset: The Psychology of Success.” Through personal anecdotes and practical examples, we delve into how shifting our perspectives can turn challenges into opportunities for growth. Whether it's navigating relationship breakups or dealing with everyday inconveniences, reframing aids in approaching problems from new angles and adapting a growth-oriented mindset. Join us as we uncover ways to enhance your emotional well-being and relationship dynamics through the transformative power of reframing.  Music by epidemic sound. SHOW NOTES: Experts/Resources:  Martin Seligman - Learned Optimism https://www.amazon.com/Learned-Optimism-Change-Your-Mind/dp/0671019112 Brene Brown - Rising Strong https://brenebrown.com/book/rising-strong/ Carol Dweck - Mindset: The New Psychology of Success https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40745.Mindset AFAF Links : Episode #004: Birthday Mindset! How to Stay Positive https://pod.link/afafwithtalkdoc/episode/655b369db039ba1eea98440837bb86d4

Send us a textResilience is a complex journey that intertwines the ability to bounce back from adversity, experience personal growth, and foster a sense of community and purpose. This episode illuminates the evolving understanding of resilience and its vital role in overcoming trauma, rooted in psychological research and biblical principles. • Evolution of resilience as a concept over decades • Importance of personal experiences in understanding resilience • Introductory definitions of resilience, resistance, and post-traumatic growth • Role of community and shared purpose in recovery • Connection to biblical examples of resilience • The potential for growth and healing after traumaLinks to Resources:Link to my Blog: How to Expand Your Resilience in 2025Link to "High Hopes" by Frank SinatraFirst, a Dose of Hope by Dr. W. Lee WarrenDr. Marty Seligman's three books bundle: Authentic Happiness, Learned Optimism, and Flourish - Amazon Special.

Let's talk about a pattern I see in many divorced women - the reluctance to fight for the relationship they want. Through the lens of "learned helplessness," I explore why capable, strong women who fought for their first marriages often hold back in their post-divorce dating journey.Key Insights:The difference between fighting for a specific person versus fighting for your desired relationship outcomeHow past relationship trauma creates false beliefs about our dating optionsWhy validating dating struggles with friends can keep you stuckThe truth about effort: dating takes more work than we expect (just like everything worthwhile)Ask yourself: "Why am I not fighting for this relationship goal with the same determination I bring to other areas of my life?" Your answer reveals where to focus your energy.Book Reference: "Learned Optimism" by Martin Seligman - A foundational text for understanding how we can break free from learned helplessness patternsReady to break free from dating paralysis? Schedule your 1:1 consultation at sadecurry.com/schedule-appointment. Let's create your personalized strategy for finding love after divorce.

In this episode, Kurt delves into the power of mindset and its critical role in success. Starting with insights from his recent four-day event on Millionaire Psychology, Kurt explains the fundamental differences between learned optimism and learned helplessness, concepts introduced by Dr. Martin Seligman. Listeners will learn the significance of adopting a millionaire mindset, improving persuasion and negotiation skills, and the importance of continuous self-improvement. The Power of Small Wins The episode also covers strategies for overcoming learned helplessness, implementing small daily victories, and fostering a more positive and optimistic outlook in both personal and professional life. Packed with practical tips, listener emails, and references to influential research, this episode provides valuable guidance to anyone looking to enhance their mindset and achieve their goals.  

When plans unravel, resilience and adaptability become your greatest assets in building a thriving business. With over 20 years of experience, May Yeo Silvers exemplifies this as she shares actionable strategies for overcoming setbacks, staying grounded, and realigning goals to achieve both financial success and time freedom.   In the final part of her three-part series on strategic planning for 2025, May focuses on what to do when things don't go as planned. She highlights the importance of setting intentional, detailed goals—covering financial targets and time management—to create a balanced foundation for both work and personal life.   How do you stay committed to your goals when progress feels slow or uncertain? May introduces the ABCDE framework from Martin Seligman's book “Learned Optimism” to help entrepreneurs manage setbacks and maintain focus. This practical approach offers tools to shift negative beliefs, refine strategies, and stay on course.   Through personal stories and hard-earned insights, May explores the balance between ambition and well-being, showing how entrepreneurship is as much about mindset as it is about strategy. Can you truly define success without considering both financial freedom and time freedom? This episode challenges you to think differently, adapt boldly, and embrace the realities of the entrepreneurial journey.   Quotes  • “Do not be stuck in the ‘I want to make it perfect' zone. If you work only in your head, nobody knows whether it's perfect except you. But you are not the buyer. Your buyer will determine whether what you're putting out there is going to attract people to pay for what you are selling. You are not the one buying; you are the one selling. So, you can't use yourself as a gauge to decide whether it's good enough to be on the market. You will only know once you put it out there, collect data, and gather feedback.” (08:22 | May Yeo Silvers)  • “You cannot tell yourself that you expect this outcome in the first month, second month, or third month. You have a goal but you cannot be so rigid that when the outcome or the result is not what you expected, you get discouraged. It can go both ways: the outcome could be better than what you expect, or it can be less than what you expect. Do not attach any meaning to the outcome. It's just an outcome.” (15:44 | May Yeo Silvers)  • “Time is the most expensive resource that we cannot get back.” (48:15 | May Yeo Silvers)   • “Whose happiness is most important? Your happiness. And your happiness is created by you, not given to you by these people. You need to remember that. Your happiness and your fulfillment is created by you, not to be given to you by all these people.” (56:10 | May Yeo Silvers)    Links If you have invested time and money in learning the "what to" and "how to" for your events business, BUT you still feel like "something" is missing to catapult your business, perhaps having a supportive community of EVENTrepreneurs where you can bounce off ideas, seek advice from and get emotional support to cheer you on your EVENTrepreneur journey is the missing link.   Inside our Unstoppable EVENTrepreneur Live Support Community, we have Eventrepreneurs at different stages of their business and we share business strategies, event experiences etc so you don't make costly mistakes and learn from those who have been there and done that. Hear from these EVENTrepreneurs the ups and downs of being a business owner so you don't feel so lonely on this journey! Click on this link to learn more about the EVENTrepreneur LIVE SUPPORT Community.   Connect with May at: may@events4anyone.com  Website: www.mayyeosilvers.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayyeosilvers/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/mayyeosilvers IG: www.instagram.com/mayyeosilvers TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayyeosilversofficial FB private group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/events4anyone     Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Vous êtes-vous déjà demandé pourquoi certaines personnes semblent naviguer à travers les défis de la vie avec aisance, tandis que d'autres se sentent paralysées par la peur de réussir ou de prendre des risques ?Avez-vous déjà ressenti que, peu importe vos efforts, vous ne pouvez pas changer votre situation ?Si oui, vous n'êtes pas seul.Dans cet épisode, je vous parle du fascinant concept de l'impuissance apprise, explorant comment nos croyances limitantes peuvent entraver notre potentiel.Avant de commencer, prenez un stylo et un papier, car nous vous proposerons un test d'auto-évaluation pour identifier les signes d'impuissance apprise chez vous. Les résultats pourraient vous surprendre ! :)Références:Mon dernier ouvrage "Femme hyperpassionée. Multipotentielle, atypique, hypersensible : faites de vos passions un levier de transformation" ed Jouvence.Lien du livre : https://tidd.ly/3Y4x8da“Libérer votre cerveau” d'Idriss Aberkane, où il évoque l'importance de libérer notre potentiel intellectuel en surmontant les croyances négatives.“Learned Optimism” et “The Optimistic Child” de Martin Seligman“Mindset” de Carol S. Dweck______________________________________

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Getting this information is a major breakthrough for my consulting firm. This content does not provide a clear solution to increase sales, but Learned Helplessness and Learned Optimism do offer a fundamental understanding why business owners and salespeople stumble. https://youtu.be/q8pQf1YTf9I?si=RvmGCY4X73Vg11DZ

Can we learn to be happy, or is it something we're born with?Research, including Martin Seligman's theory of Learned Optimism, reveals that happiness need not be a passing feeling—it can be a skill we develop. The science is clear: happiness can be learned.One simple yet powerful tool is savouring. While happiness may seem fleeting, pausing to fully experience joyful moments can stretch them, turning brief emotions into lasting contentment. By practising this regularly, we can significantly boost our overall well-being.In this episode, I dive into the science of happiness with Sha-En Yeo, a leading Happiness Scientist.Sha-En holds a Master's in Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied under Dr. Martin Seligman and Prof. Angela Duckworth. Over 13 years, she has inspired more than 25,000 people across Asia-Pacific with her keynotes and transformative coaching. You may know her from 913FM, her bestselling books, or her two TED talks. Sha-En also serves as President of the Asia Professional Speakers Association.Fittingly, her name means “gratitude” and “kindness”—values that guide her work in spreading happiness.If you're ready to bring more happiness into your life or want to understand it from a scientific lens, this episode is a must-listen.Episode Shownoteshttps://howtolive.life/episode/077-the-anatomy-of-happiness-with-sha-en-yeoRelated Episode#062 Authentic leadership without fluff with Mette JohanssonSpotify: https://howtolive.life/ep62spotifyApple Podcasts: https://howtolive.life/ep62appleConnect with Sha-Enhttps://happinessscientists.com/Leave us a messagehttps://howtolive.life/contactAbout Sharad Lalhttps://www.sharadlal.net/Follow usLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharadlal24/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastHowtolive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcasthowtolive/

In this episode, we tackle the growing epidemic of negative thinking and how we can train ourselves to be more optimistic. If you've ever struggled with self-sabotage, imposter syndrome, or negative thinking patterns, this episode is for you.We'll dive deep into the concept of learned optimism and explore practical steps you can take to replace negative thoughts with positive, life-giving ones. From understanding cognitive distortions to using powerful reframing exercises, you'll gain the tools to shift your mindset and improve your overall well-being.

In this episode of the Shift to Freedom podcast, Paige and I dive into the concept of radical open-mindedness and its power to overcome overwhelm and stick it to stuckness. You'll discover more possibilities, cultivate better relationships, and even how to enhance your own genius with a paperclip!Join us as we share practical tips and thought exercises designed to foster a more open-minded approach. Whether you're tackling everyday challenges or looking to boost your creativity and problem-solving skills, this episode offers valuable insights to help you navigate your path with calm and clarity.Links:The Radical Shift eBook: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/theradicalshiftUsing Language to Create Your Life as a Business Owner Podcasts:Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/using-language-to-create-your-life-with-paige-easter/id1622753282?i=1000582897582Part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/using-language-to-create-your-life-part-2-with-paige-easter/id1622753282?i=1000583759789"Mindset" by Carol Dweck - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/44330/mindset-by-carol-s-dweck-phd/"Learned Optimism" by Martin Seligman - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/163862/learned-optimism-by-martin-e-p-seligman-phd/"Loving What Is" by Byron Katie - https://thework.com/loving-what-is-revised-edition/Connect with Ben and Paige:Website: https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/Lucid Shift Coaching IG: https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/This podcast helps business owners reduce overwhelm, beat imposter syndrome, and lead with confidence and clarity by diving into practical strategies for breaking through self-imposed ceilings, tackling the fear of not being good enough or worthy enough, and overcoming the fear of failure. Learn how to become more efficient with your day, stop procrastinating, and manage insecurity, while also mastering delegation, growing your team, and expanding your bandwidth for greater success. If you've ever felt slowed down by self-doubt, this podcast is your guide to breaking free and achieving more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As you may know, we're still adventuring through The Roots of Resilience (laid out in one of Dr. Emmons book, The Chemistry of Calm). In this episode, we're working on our fourth root, "Calming the Mind." We'll hit on some key insights and strategies that include: Realizing we're thinking and that many of our thoughts are false, embracing the skill of learned optimism, stepping into the role of our observing self, and how we can get more comfortable venturing into our inner-world. And bonus: Head over to our NMH community for a Calm Mind Meditation to put this conversation into practice: https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/community-sign-up    Key moments: 00:00 Welcome to Joy Lab 00:46 Introducing the Elements of Joy: Hope and Resilience 01:00 A Personal Story: The Power of Our Thoughts 01:58 Challenging Our Beliefs: The Truth Behind Our Thoughts 03:04 The Internet as Our Collective Brain: Navigating Truth and Reality 06:53 Optimism vs. Pessimism: The Impact on Our Mental Health 09:21 The Power of the Observing Self: Gaining Freedom from Our Thoughts 14:57 Unplugging Negative Thoughts: Strategies for a Calm Mind 17:33 Joining the Joy Lab Community: A Call to Action 18:33 Closing Thoughts on Resilience: Wisdom from Alan Watts    Joy Lab and Natural Mental Health are community-supported. When you buy through the links below, we may earn a commission. That support helps keeps the Joy Lab podcast free for all!   Sources and Notes: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Your Joy Lab membership also includes our NMH Community! NMH Community: Access lots of extra resilience-boosting resources (like our Sleeping Well Workshop) AND you'll join a group of inspiring folks who play an integral role in keeping this podcast going... which means powerful resources stay accessible to everyone.  Free Resilience Quiz and free Mini-Course: Based on decades of clinical experience, we've created a model of resilience that is both helpful and practical. True to our approach at Natural Mental Health, we start with strengths. You'll identify these strengths in your Resilience Type. Your Resilience Type highlights your unique strengths, what fuels your joy, what keeps you in balance, and the lifestyle practices that most nourish you. After you find your Resilience Type, sign up for your free mini-course to receive tailored lifestyle practices (e.g., foods to eat more of, ideal forms of exercise, supplements, and mindfulness activities) that can support your mood, resilience, and overall wellbeing. Chemistry of Calm (Dr. Emmons' book referenced in this series) Learned Optimism (Seligman book) Just think: The challenges of the disengaged mind (this is the study of people shocking themselves out of boredom) Where to shop: Our partner store at Fullscript: This is where you can find high-quality supplements and wellness products. Except for our CBD Gummies, any product links mentioned in the show notes below will require an account. Sign up for your free Fullscript account here: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nmh/store-start Resilient Remedies: This is where you can find our line of trusted, high-quality CBD gummies: https://www.resilientremedies.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: Join us over at NaturalMentalHealth.com for exclusive emails, updates, and additional strategies. Check out our favorite resilience-boosting reads: https://bookshop.org/shop/NMHreads   Full transcript available at: https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2148593931 Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.  

The Joy Lab podcast, hosted by Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek, aims to help listeners build resilience and discover joy by blending scientific methods with soulful practices. In this episode, we re-introduce the Joy Lab program, now part of the Natural Mental Health (NMH) community. We discuss the program's foundation on the four pillars of Joy: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, the Science of Mindfulness, and the Wisdom of the Soul, alongside the 12 elements essential for fostering joy such as hope, gratitude, and resilience. Tune in to learn how the experiments within the Program are designed to help you practice and integrate these elements into daily life, aiming for long-term mental health support and flourishing.    Key moments: 00:00 Welcome to Joy Lab: Uncovering Joy Through Science and Soul 00:39 Introducing the Joy Lab Program: A Community of Joy and Resilience 02:59 The Four Pillars of Joy: Building a Joyful Life 05:33 Exploring the 12 Elements of Joy: A Yearly Cycle of Growth 07:15 The Origins and Power of the 12 Elements of Joy 13:24 Joy Lab's Unique Approach: Microdosing Meditation and More 19:02 Dialogue with the Soul: Deepening Our Inner Connection 22:11 The Courage to Face Inner Challenges: Closing Thoughts 23:28 Final Words and a Quote to Ponder   Joy Lab and Natural Mental Health are community-supported. When you buy through the links below, we may earn a commission. That support helps keeps the Joy Lab podcast free for all!   Sources and Notes: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Your Joy Lab membership also includes our NMH Community! NMH Community: Access lots of extra resilience-boosting resources (like our Sleeping Well Workshop) AND you'll join a group of inspiring folks who play an integral role in keeping this podcast going... which means powerful resources stay accessible to everyone.  Resilience Quiz and free Mini-Course: Based on decades of clinical experience, we've created a model of resilience that is both helpful and practical. True to our approach at Natural Mental Health, we start with strengths. You'll identify these strengths in your Resilience Type. Your Resilience Type highlights your unique strengths, what fuels your joy, what keeps you in balance, and the lifestyle practices that most nourish you. After you find your Resilience Type, sign up for your free mini-course to receive tailored lifestyle practices (e.g., foods to eat more of, ideal forms of exercise, supplements, and mindfulness activities) that can support your mood, resilience, and overall wellbeing. Some resources to learn more about positive psychology: Learned Optimism by Dr. Martin Seligman Flourish by Dr. Martin Seligma Positivity by Dr. Barbara Fredrickson Classic source to learn more about mindfulness in healthcare applications: Full Catastrophe Living by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn Fredrickson B. L. (2001). The role of positive emotions in positive psychology. The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions. The American psychologist, 56(3), 218–226. https://doi.org/10.1037//0003-066x.56.3.218 Fredrickson B. L. (2004). The broaden-and-build theory of positive emotions. Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences, 359(1449), 1367–1378. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2004.1512 Where to shop: Our partner store at Fullscript: This is where you can find high-quality supplements and wellness products. Except for our CBD Gummies, any product links mentioned in the show notes below will require an account. Sign up for your free Fullscript account here: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/nmh/store-start Resilient Remedies: This is where you can find our line of trusted, high-quality CBD gummies: https://www.resilientremedies.com/ Subscribe to our Newsletter: Join us over at NaturalMentalHealth.com for exclusive emails, updates, and additional strategies. Check out our favorite resilience-boosting reads: https://bookshop.org/shop/NMHreads    Full transcript available at: https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/podcasts/joy-lab-podcast/episodes/2148565801   Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.  

Themes: Self Empowerment, Positive Psychology, Optimism, Pessimism, Self Criticism, Self CompassionIn this solo podcast episode, Empowered Connection Podcast host Daniel Damodar Cordua explores the researched concept of "learned optimism" and how optimism can shift the course of your life, your happiness, your relationships, and your resilience. Daniel gives researched tips from positive psychologist Martin Seligman and others on how to retrain our minds towards empowering optimistic perspectives and when - and when not - to take on pessimistic points of view... Because, guess what?  Pessimism can be helpful too.*Bring the lessons of our episodes into your unique journey!  Connect with Daniel for your Free Discovery Session and start your journey of self & relational discovery & empowerment... for both individuals + couples who are ready to explore, illuminate + empower their lives & their relationshipsAND  Get 10% OFF your coaching journey by mentioning the Empowered Connection PodcastPartnership Full of Possibility for 2024 - for couples ready to up-level their partnership & bring more possibility into their ability to communication, navigate difference & conflict, explore more potential and create more intimacy + deeper connection. Get 10% OFF your 6 session couples coaching immersion by mentioning the Empowered Connection PodcastFind Daily Relationship & Self Growth Tools + Tips on Instagram - @empoweredconnection.meUPCOMING EVENTS:April 6th, 2-6pm How to Live Your Yoga: An Introduction to Yoga Philosophy & The Bhagavad Gita, explore the depths of spirituality and personal empowerment in this special, inspiring, and transformative immersion at Palo Santo Yoga in Philadelphia or OnlineEmpower & Evolve 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training July-August 2023 in Philadelphia, PA!Elevate & Expand 300 Hr Yoga Teacher Training for Yoga Teachers starts this June, 2024 *Sponsored by our beautiful, internationally adored, organic and hand-crafted with intention healing product line Bhava WellnessEMPOWERED CONNECTION

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悲觀者有哪些後天的弱點？可以透過學習改變嗎？ 今天來聊聊我讀的一本經典正向心理學書《Learned Optimism》，作者賽利格曼教授的路程，如何幫助許多悲觀者學會樂觀的思維。

Rethinking Our Thoughts Part II: What Is Learned Helplessness and How Do I Overcome It? is the second part of a two part series. Last episode, we discussed cognitive distortions and how they contribute to the trauma cycle. Similarly, learned helplessness is "a condition in which a person has a sense of powerlessness, arising from a traumatic event or persistent failure to succeed. It is thought to be one of the underlying causes of depression," according to Oxford Languages. Learned helplessness is the opposite of grit, which we discuss often on the channel. This episode discusses how learned helplessness occurs, who it impacts, and how we can get our lives back by practicing it's opposite: Learned Optimism. which a is cultivated practice that helps us develop grit, hope, and flexibility in the face of adversity, even if we've experienced trauma in the past.  Time Stamps1:17 Intro to Topic4:23 What Is Learned Helplessness? 22:36 Causes, Symptom, and  Effects of Learned Helplessness25:32 The Solution: Learned Optimism Sources:What Is Learned Helplessness? Medical News Today by Jayne Leonard Learned Helplessness and CPTSD Psych Central by Jared C. PistoiaLearned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life by Martin Seligman Season 1: Episode 8: Flip the Script of Your Life: Personal Narratives and Learned Optimism is episode recommended from this talk.Christian Emotional Recovery ResourcesPodcast WebsiteAccess Episodes, Get Free Resources, and More Facebook GroupJoin Community, Get Support, and Get Weekly Encouragement YouTube ChannelSubscribe for Exclusive Material Not on PodcastChristian Emotional Recovery StoreGet meditations, infographics, journals, and other resources for your healing journey Trauma SurvivorsCheck out Resources Page for Trauma Survivors Email ListGet updates on episodes, platform, resources, and products Free ResourceFree Visual A.C.O.R.N Resource to Heal Difficult Emotions Donate Monthly Through PatreonHelp More Trauma Survivors Through This Ministry Donate One-Time Through Ko-FiHelp More Trauma Survivors Thr...

In this episode of "The Rational Egoist," host Michael Liebowitz engages in a thought-provoking discussion with guest Gerry Bourdeau on the much-debated topic: Is there objectivity in ethics, or is it all just whim and preference? While religions have long claimed a monopoly on moral standards, it was Ayn Rand who offered a reasoned, philosophical foundation for morality. But what if we remove the assumption of free will from the equation? Would ethics still hold ground? Tune in as we delve into these questions, challenging conventional notions of morality and rationality. Discussion Summary:Martin Seligman, in his book "Learned Optimism," alluded to religions as a basis for morality. However, it is Ayn Rand who provided a rigorous, logical framework for what morality truly is. The contentious question that served as the crux of the discussion between Michael and Gerry was whether ethics is rooted in objective standards or if it's merely driven by whim or individual preference. Gerry Bourdeau questioned the very notion of free will. According to him, if free will is non-existent, the idea of ethics or moral standards becomes null and void. On such a premise, the conversation would have reached an impasse because, without free will, there can be no ethics or moral values.In contrast, Michael Liebowitz posited life as the standard for morality. When individuals opt for life, every subsequent choice either enhances their life or diminishes it. Decisions dictate whether individuals are thriving or dying. Liebowitz further elaborated that humans possess consciousness and a rational mind that allows them to make choices. Animals, he argued, are driven mainly by instinct and innate behaviours. Ayn Rand's philosophical contributions were also highlighted. She bridged the "is-ought" gap by reasoning that what an organism is inherently determines what it ought to do. In other words, our nature as rational beings outlines a clear course for ethical behaviour, moving it from the realm of subjective preference to objective necessity. Don't miss this compelling episode as we navigate the labyrinth of ethics, free will, and the rational basis for making moral decisions. Michael Leibowitz is a renowned philosopher, political activist, and the esteemed host of the Rational Egoist podcast. Inspired by the philosophical teachings of Ayn Rand, Leibowitz passionately champions the principles of reason, rational self-interest, and individualism, seeking to empower others through his compelling work. Leibowitz is a versatile author, co-authoring the thought-provoking book titled "Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Correction Encourages Crime." This groundbreaking work delves into societal attitudes surrounding punishment and rehabilitation, shedding light on how misguided approaches have contributed to the rise of crime and recidivism. Additionally, he has authored the book "View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty," offering an intimate portrayal of his personal journey while exploring the philosophies that influenced his transformation. As you embark on your intellectual journey, join Michael Leibowitz as he advocates for reason, individualism, and the pursuit of self-interest, inspiring others to embrace a philosophy that empowers and uplifts the human spirit. For a deeper exploration of his ideas and insights, don't miss the opportunity to read "Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Correction Encourages Crime," co-authored by Michael Leibowitz. And also, delve into his book "View from a Cage: From Convict to Crusader for Liberty." Both books are available for purchase using the following links:"Down the Rabbit Hole": https://www.amazon.com.au/Down-Rabbit-Hole-Corrections-Encourages/dp/197448064X"View from a Cage": https://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj

Dr. Pitsillis isn't just an integrative medical doctor; she's a beacon of hope for countless individuals seeking holistic solutions to health challenges. With a career spanning several decades, she has dedicated herself to learning and practising medicine and continues to study the most up-to-date research in health sciences. Her expertise extends beyond conventional boundaries, as she seamlessly combines the worlds of traditional medicine, alternative therapies, and a deep understanding of mental health.  Dr Pitsillis has become a sought-after figure in the field, known for her innovative approach to healing. What truly sets Dr. Pitsillis apart is her unwavering compassion and commitment to her patients. She believes in treating each individual as a whole, recognizing that health is not isolated from physical and emotional well-being. Her empathetic approach has transformed countless lives.  In today's episode, we'll embark on a profound journey with Dr. Pitsillis, delving into the experiences and inspirations that have led her to the forefront of integrative medicine and its connections to mental health.  We'll explore her vision for a world where mind and body are treated as one, where integrative approaches bring relief to those in need. So, stay with us as we engage in this enlightening conversation with Dr. Frances Pitsillis. Her wisdom, compassion, and innovative spirit are sure to leave a lasting impression, reminding us all that there is hope and healing to be found in the embrace of integrative wellness. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ LINKS:  Dr Frances Pitsilis: Website http://www.drfrances.co.nz Clinic https://www.skinfresh.co.nz YouTube https://shorturl.at/cfsFY Vitamin Recommendation: Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin D, Melatonin, Magnesium, Multi-Vitamin (ask your doctor)   Book Recommendations:  1. Why Men Can't Listen, and Women Can't Read Maps: https://www.amazon.com.au/Why-Men-Dont-Listen-Different/dp/0767907639 2. Men are from Mars, and Women are from Venus by John Gray, Ph.D. https://www.amazon.com.au/Men-Mars-Women-Venus-Understanding/dp/0060574216 3. Learned Optimism by Martin E. P. Seligman https://www.amazon.com.au/Learned-Optimism-Martin-Seligman/dp/1400078393 4. Your Erroneous Zones by Dr Wayne Dyer https://www.amazon.com.au/Your-Erroneous-Zones-Step-step/dp/0060919760 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Anastasia's Links:  'AnaRyzh' Website anaryzh.com Instagram @anaryzh  Substack https://cosmicdork.substack.com  

“Success requires persistence, the ability to not give up in the face of failure. I believe that optimistic explanatory style is the key to persistence.”― Martin E.P. Seligman The news and social media are awash with negativity. It seems everyone is telling us what's wrong, who is bad, who is at fault, and why we should be angry and scared. It's overwhelming sometimes. So, this week I am excited to bring a conversation I had to to you with Dr. Marsha J. McCartney. Dr. McCartney is a professor of Psychology at the University of Kansas who specializes in the field of positive psychology. In this episode we touched on the following: what is positive psychology? the importance of accepting our range of emotions as part of the human experience tools you can used to help you on your journey books that might be helpful like Learned Optimism, Martin Seligman, PhD The How of Happiness Thank you so much for listening. If you enjoy the work I'm doing, please consider a cup of coffee priced monthly subscription to get access to additional essays I've been working on. Learn more HERE. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carlopodcast/support

In this episode, I chat with Dr Suzy Green – who is a Clinical and Coaching Psychologist and Founder & CEO of The Positivity Institute, a Sydney-based organisation dedicated to the research and application of the science of optimal human functioning. Suzy is a leader in the complementary fields of Coaching Psychology and Positive Psychology. Listen in to hear - - What is positivity and why it's so important - The Positive Psychology theories of Flow and Learned Optimism and how they impact elevated wellbeing - Why we need to balance achievement and wellbeing without allowing one at the detriment of the other - The need for employers to embrace positivity in the workplace to be attractive organisations to employees looking for more meaningful work If you'd like to dive deeper into what positivity is all about, this episode is for you. Links: The Positivity Institute The Positivity Prescription Book Dr Suzy Green - Instagram If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you're listening now. Is there a pressing issue or topic you'd like me to discuss? Head to my instagram @dramandaferguson and send me a DM! I love hearing from my listeners.

Martin Seligman is the Fox Leadership Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and the director of the Positive Psychology Network. He is the author of 20+ books including Learned Optimism and The Optimistic Child; his latest (co-authored with Gabriella Rosen Kellerman) is Tomorrowmind: Thriving at Work with Resilience, Creativity, and Connection ? Now and in an Uncertain Future. What We Discuss with Martin Seligman: Studies have shown that optimistic people with highly positive emotions live between six and eight years longer than their more pessimistic peers. Personality traits, past experiences, and current circumstances can all play a role in shaping an individual's outlook on life — and their tendency to veer toward optimism or pessimism. How Martin's five-year-old daughter inspired him to stop being a grouch and shift his professional priorities in a more positive direction — all because of her own commitment to stop whining. How, by focusing on strengths, resilience, and positive psychological growth, military personnel can learn to better cope with the stresses of their duties and build a more positive and effective team culture. How we can apply positive psychology strategies to overcome the crisis of purpose and find greater fulfillment in our lives by cultivating gratitude, setting meaningful goals, practicing mindfulness, and finding ways to serve others — even if we're predisposed (genetically or otherwise) toward pessimism. And much more… Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/803 This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: jordanharbinger.com/deals Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course! Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

Today, we're going to probe the concept of optimism and whether or not it's always a good thing. Also, if you're not naturally optimistic, can you learn to be?But first, since January is the month that has International Flower Day, It's DISC expressed through flowers:D – Snapdragon – Like the mythical creature they symbolize strength and sometimes, deviousness!I – Daffodils – cheerful, symbol of positivity, joy, new beginnings (I's are starters)S – Iris – represents wisdom and trust. Like the mentor, supporter, roles that High S's embodyC – Dahlia – described as graceful, strong and the petals appear to fit “perfectly” on the flower head – you can check out the photos of this on my social mediaBack to the topic at hand, where are you on the mood meter? If you're new to the podcast, you can check out Episode 6 (EQ part 2) to learn more about the mood meter.Okay, let's establish some definitions for what we're going to be discussing:Optimism is generally defined as hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something.Pessimism is a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.My main source for this topic (including the assessment we're going to discuss) is from Martin Seligman, who is a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. He's the former president of the American Psychological Association, Director of the Penn Positive Psychology Center and he's considered to be the father of positive psychology.Seligman believes that some of us are born optimists. Just naturally seeing the positive, fun and hope in situations. Conversely, some of us are born pessimists, always inclined to doubt, worry and see negative outcomes.What Seligman has spent most of his career studying and teaching is a concept he calls Learned Optimism. Yes, he believes optimism CAN be LEARNED.He defines optimism and pessimism as “habits of thinking”. And that contrary to what was believed before the late 1960's, these habits can be learned, and therefore changed.People's explanatory styles play a huge role here. Meaning, how someone thinks of, and explains the cause of challenges and adverse events. Seligman refers to these as attributional styles, and he developed an assessment to measure the relationship between explanatory styles and optimism. We're going to do a mini-version of the questionnaire first, so you can gain a sense of whether you're answering optimistically, or pessimistically.The link to the full Attributional Style Assessment is in the show notes, so you can access it there. https://kihc.ca/the-optimism-test/ For now though, we're going to do just 6 quick questions:#1 You lose your temper with a friend:You attribute this to:1. They are always nagging me2. They were in a hostile mood#2 You win an athletic contest:1. I was feeling unbeatable2. I trained hard#3 Your stocks are at an all time low:1. I didn't know much about the business climate at the time2. I made a poor choice of stocks#4 Your doctor tells you that you are in good physical shape:1. I make sure I exercise frequently2. I am very health-conscious#5 You buy your spouse a gift...

Did you know that thoughts, feelings, and actions are all related?  If you change any one of them, you can affect the others.  Challenging the words we say to ourselves, the beliefs we accept without question, and the consequent actions we do can lead to good things.  With a positive outlook and a reframe of your perspective and actions, you can achieve your goals in life.

The phrase victims mindset gets thrown around far too readily these days. Usually by people who are just tired of confronting others who just don't seem to want to change. But what if I told you that there's something behind all of that and that? Something that keeps the person stuck in this cycle that if we were to learn a different approach to then we may all be better off for? That something is learned helplessness, a term first coined in 1967 by Psychologists Martin Seligman and Steven F Maier. Their initial research pointed to the idea that once a person has experienced helplessness (or even perceived helplessness) in enough situations they go on to believe that they are in fact helpless in other, if not all situations. Thus creating a cycle of believing you are helpless, not trying and therefore confirming that you are helpless. Thankfully Seligman and Maier's research did not stop there, Seligman in particular shifting his own mindset from "what is the cause" to "what can be done". In doing so he discovered that optimism is the minds natural defence against learned helplessness. Which to anyone who identifies as a pessimist this is a disheartening discovery, however he further went on to discover that optimism in itself is something that isn't inherent, but can be learned. Which he discusses in his book Learned Optimism. In this episode we look at the different factors that could be keeping you (or your loved ones) in learned helplessness and explore ideas on how you can escape from it.

SHOW NOTES: On this show…we are waking up and taking notice that we're in charge of hope. No longer will we resign to hopelessness or a feeling of powerlessness. No longer will we get swept away with all that is wrong forgetting that we play a part in our own happiness and hope - a BIG part. We can choose to see the light or be consumed with darkness. We can buy into what we see or spend our time visualizing what we want to see. When you meditate, calm yourself, and take a breather, what do you think about? Do you replay all that you've heard, spinning in a loop of fear, or do you think of solutions? What drives you to problem-solving?  I can't stand to be stuck. That's it. Whether it's in a bad mood, financially behind, or that feeling of powerlessness. I take a moment to acknowledge it and then I say, “Whelp, here we are …now what?” When my Dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's and facing a long road ahead he told me, we're heading to the doctor to see what we're dealing with here. I love that attitude. Life is full of challenges and setbacks but it's also full of victory and joy. You have to see what you're dealing with and find the opportunities, even if initially hard to see, to instill hope. Karyn Hall Ph.D. gets us started with Finding Hope found at pyscologytoday.com Let's take a minute and learn a little more about Learned Optimism by Martin Seligman Over at Hope Grows I found a little more about the importance of hope Jessie over at trackinghappiness.com gives us 4 Strategies to Find Hope in a Hopeless Situation Charlie Furr Don't Quit, Don't Stop, Never Give Up Tony Fahkry leaves us with Why The Power Of Hope Overcomes All Obstacles CHALLENGE:  turn away from the chaos and seek a radical change in your thinking. Realize that hope is within your grasp and choose to believe in what you can't see. Hopelessness is not a destiny but a call to action. I Know YOU Can Do It!

Come work with me one on one: head over to www.nicobarraza.com to inquire more or book a free 15min Zoom consultation to see if we are a good fit!If you want to support the show please consider heading over to the website and purchasing some Starve the Ego Feed the Soul gear and tagging me on social media so I can share stories of you in your podcast swag!Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School. Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.It's not just a book; it's a movement.The awakened decision is the better decision.With an awakened perception, we are more creative, collaborative, ethical, and innovative.The awakened brain is the healthier brain.An engaged spiritual life enhances grit, optimism, and resilience while providing insulation against addiction, trauma, and depression. The awakened life is the inspired life.Loss, uncertainty, and even trauma are the gateways by which we are invited to move beyond merely coping with hardship to transcend into a life of renewal, healing, joy, and fulfillment.Whether it's meditation or a walk in nature, reading a sacred text or saying a prayer, there are many ways to tap into a heightened awareness of the world around you and your place in it. In The Awakened Brain, psychologist Dr. Lisa Miller shows you how.Weaving her own deeply personal journey of awakening with her groundbreaking research, Dr. Miller's book reveals that humans are universally equipped with a capacity for spirituality, and that our brains become more resilient and robust as a result of it. For leaders in business and government, truth-seekers, parents, healers, educators, and any person confronting life's biggest questions, The Awakened Brain combines cutting-edge science (from MRI studies to genetic research, epidemiology, and more) with on-the-ground application for people of all ages and from all walks of life, illuminating the surprising science of spirituality and how to engage it in our lives.Absorbing, uplifting, and ultimately enlightening, The Awakened Brain is a conversation-starting saga of scientific discovery packed with counterintuitive findings and practical advice on concrete ways to access your innate spirituality and build a life of meaning and contribution.Deepak Chopra, MD, New York Times bestselling author of Super Brain“Dr. Miller's cutting-edge research heralds a new revolution of health and well-being. The Awakened Brain is an investigation of the choice we each have in confronting challenges and limitations—and it's a testament to, and celebration of, the power within.”Martin Seligman, PhD, founder of the Positive Psychology movement and New York Times bestselling author of Learned Optimism and Authentic Happiness“Lisa Miller is the leading psychologist of her generation on the benefits of religion and spirituality. She asks ‘What makes life worth living?' and finds evidence-based answers.”

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When we've had our fair share of negative experiences or heard no too many times, we develop a “why try if it won't work out” mindset. In psychology, it's called learned helplessness.    Learned helplessness pops up all over the place in medicine, and yes, even in our negotiations. How does this mindset hamper our efforts to advocate for ourselves?    Why does it make us unnecessarily powerless?    In this episode, I'm going to talk about the cure for learned helplessness, and how a few mindset tweaks can change everything.      Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode    - Learned helplessness and self-fulfilling prophecies Do we fate ourselves to negative outcomes when we're under the influence of this mindset?   - Why learned helplessness removes all our power We all have the power to incite change in a situation or to at least control how we respond, but how do we access it?    - How learned helplessness shows up  If we're getting stonewalled in a negotiation, or our employers have a long track record of telling us no, how do we avoid the conclusion that there's no point trying?

Yo! Looking for a few summer reading recommendations? I gotchu!1. The Confident Mind by Dr. Nate Zinsser2. Learned Optimism by Martin Seligman3. Personality Isn't Permanent by Benjamin HardyHosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on Instagram 

This week, we discuss optimism and whether it makes you hopelessly naive or smarter than others might think. Also: ‘The Sound of Music,' and who gets to sing and dance with Nazis lurking. Respectfully Disagree is The Swaddle Team's very own podcast series, in which we get together to discuss and dissect the issues we passionately differ on.

In today's episode, Emily has Evolve X Coach Hannah Camfield in the studio. Hannah is also the owner of HC Fit, is a personal trainer at The Iron Asylum gym in Virgina Beach, NPC bikini competitor, wife and mama to her cute frenchie Elsie. Hannah shares about how she got really into cross fit and how that led her to start competing in the NPC Bikini division. She also talks about her 14 year relationship with her husband and gives us insight into what it's like to go through so many different seasons with him. Hannah is a big reader and gives her top books she recommends everyone to read. One of her favorite books is Learned Optimism and she explains that she used to be more of a pessimist and that reading it really helped her turn her negative thoughts into positive ones. The friends talk about journaling and the different approaches you can take to really get your thoughts out on paper. They also go into details about the Evolve X program and some of the main areas of concentration of it. This is such a great episode you don't want to miss!   Follow Hannah on Instagram: @han_camfit   Right now, CURED is extending an exclusive offer to you, my listeners. You can grab any cured products for 20% off by visiting www.curednutrition.com/emilyhayden and using coupon code “emilyhayden” at checkout.    Use Emily's Cured Nutrition code for any purchase during the month of May and email your receipt to evolvewithemily@gmail.com to join the giveaway for Emily's 4 Week Fat Loss training program.    Evolve X Coaching & Mentorship Program APPLY HERE: https://bit.ly/39UmSia FAQs: https://www.emilyhaydenfitness.com   SUPPORT THE SHOW HERE All my links: https://linktr.ee/emilyhayden Instagram | YouTube  My favorite supplements www.1stphorm.com/EmilyHaydenFitness Bay Breeze music courtesy of the artist, FortyThr33  

"The main ingredient of success isn't positive thinking it's non-negative thinking," says Kevin following up on last week's show on Learned Helplessness.  Do you have a sense of your explanatory style? Do difficult things ALWAYS happen to you? It turns out that shifting a helpless explanatory style to an optimistic or deserving explanatory style is not as hard as it seems.When something difficult happens, take the time to notice how you are thinking about it. Are there resources available to you that you can reach out to for help? What do you have control over? De-personalize the event by not generalizing against yourself. You may not resolve the situation today but there is always another chance, another way, another outlook that supports an optimistic, realistic mindset and an experience of success.Kevin and Niseema talk about the three ways to shift from a helpless explanatory style to optimistic thinking:View the situation as temporary rather than permanent.Don't personalize. Externalize by seeing what the outside factors are that you had no control over.Notice when you say "always" and "never" and get specific about this one time.--------------------------For more information or support contact Kevin or Niseema at info@thepositivemindcenter.com, or call 212-757-4488. These are challenging times and we hope this episode served to validate and ease your anxiety about what you may be experiencing. Please feel free to also suggest show ideas to the above email. Thank you for listening,Kevin and Niseemawww.tffpp.orghttps://www.kevinlmhc.comwww.niseema.comwww.thepositivemindcenter.comPRODUCTION CREDITSOpening Music : Another Country, Pure Shadowfax, ShadowfaxMid Break Music: Original Composition by Geoff BradyEnd Music : TFFPP Theme - Giullian Goiello for The Foundation for Positive PsychologyThe Positive Mind is produced with the help of:Producer/ Research: Connie Shannon Engineering: Geoff BradyWebsite Design and End Music: Giullian GioelloMarketing and PR: Jen Maguire, Maguire PR, jen@maguirepr.com

When things happen, do you first think, "this always happens to me," or, "next time I'll try another way." Your reaction to the way things happen to you is called your "self explanatory style."In his books, Learned Helplessness, and Learned Optimism, Martin Seligman, breaks down your explanatory style as being either "deserving," or "hopeless." It is a style learned in childhood, most likely adolescence.  If you felt you were not valued or felt your help was not needed, or you felt left out very often, you are most likely to have a "hopeless" explanatory style.In Part 1 of this two-part series, Kevin and Niseema take us through the A,B,C,D and E, sequence of "Learned Helplessness," or "Learned Optimism:"An Adverse situation happens.A Belief is formed based on that event.An expectation of the same Consequences arises.Dispute the negative consequences with statements that help you see what is really happening.Take agency with Energization to stop feeling ineffectual and move into a more optimistic frame of mind.-----------------------------For more information or support contact Kevin or Niseema at info@thepositivemindcenter.com, or call 212-757-4488. These are challenging times and we hope this episode served to validate and ease your anxiety about what you may be experiencing. Please feel free to also suggest show ideas to the above email. Thank you for listening,Kevin and Niseemawww.tffpp.orghttps://www.kevinlmhc.comwww.niseema.comwww.thepositivemindcenter.comPRODUCTION CREDITSOpening Music : Another Country, Pure Shadowfax, ShadowfaxMid Break Music: HELPLESSLY HOPING - il coro che non c'èEnd Music : TFFPP Theme - Giullian Goiello for The Foundation for Positive PsychologyThe Positive Mind is produced with the help of:Producer/ Research: Connie Shannon Engineering: Geoff BradyWebsite Design and End Music: Giullian GioelloMarketing and PR: Jen Maguire, Maguire PR, jen@maguirepr.com

Well if you are tired of the bad news, David dives deep into the MOJO Academy archives to help us find something positive.   Learned Optimism is a wonderful book by a great writer and forerunner in the positive psychology movement, Martin Seligman.Key Points from the Episode:Are habits of thinking etched into our DNA from the beginning?Should we start reviewing fiction  books starting with George Orwell's 1984?  ha ha!Start out your day with positive reading?  perhaps a MOJO Academy review will strike your fancy and you will want to give it a tumble?!!Other resources:Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!Because we care what you think about what we think and our website, please email David@teammojoacademy.com, or if you want to leave us a quick FREE, painless voicemail, we would appreciate that as well.Also, we love to hear book recommendations and other nuggets of wisdom that you care to share.powered by https://www.teammojoacademy.comBe sure to check out our very affordable Academy Review membership program at http:www.teammojoacademy.com/support

Join us on the VoiceAmerica Network this Friday 10.29 at 8am pst/11am est. Join Kimi Culp and Christy Peterson co-creators of All The Happier an online wellness course rooted in science and human stories. Listen as they talk with Host & Habit Coach, Lady Fuller, about LEARNED OPTIMISM ... Can you learn to have a positive outlook? And if you could…how would that change your life? Learned Optimism is a concept which argues that we can cultivate a positive perspective. Put succinctly, Learned Optimism is a concept that says we can change our attitude and behaviors – by recognizing and challenging our negative self-talk, among other things. So listen and learn how you can combat our pesky inner critic with the Habit of Learned Optimism.

Join us on the VoiceAmerica Network this Friday 10.29 at 8am pst/11am est. Join Kimi Culp and Christy Peterson co-creators of All The Happier an online wellness course rooted in science and human stories. Listen as they talk with Host & Habit Coach, Lady Fuller, about LEARNED OPTIMISM ... Can you learn to have a positive outlook? And if you could…how would that change your life? Learned Optimism is a concept which argues that we can cultivate a positive perspective. Put succinctly, Learned Optimism is a concept that says we can change our attitude and behaviors – by recognizing and challenging our negative self-talk, among other things. So listen and learn how you can combat our pesky inner critic with the Habit of Learned Optimism.

Learned Helplessness and Learned Optimism comes from the work of psychologist Martin Seligman.  Learned Helplessness is a serious condition that can occur from trauma, abuse, or just the stresses of life.  But there is a way through, and that is Learned Optimism.  Even though trauma, anxiety, and the painful mental and bodily effects of learned helplessness seem so deeply ingrained in our nervous system, there are actually beliefs around learned helplessness that keep the trauma in place.  In this episode, I cover those beliefs and how to change them and reclaim your life.  Clint Sabom is Creative Director of Contemplative Light. He lived in Budapest, Hungary in 2003 as a Gilman Scholar. He speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese. In 2007, he lived for six months in a silent monastery. He holds bachelor's degrees in Religious Studies and one in Spanish literature. He has traveled extensively through Europe and South America. He has spoken and/or performed at Amnesty International, Health Conferences, High Schools, and art galleries across the US. He has studied and done in his own work in Advaita Vedanta, Buddhism, Shamanism, NLP, and hypnosis.  The Sanity Sessions is an ongoing podcast on mental health and psychology.  It features both interviews with mental health professionals and lessons from Clint.   Clint offers a class on Overcoming Learned Helplessness that is a 6 week class to employ research-proven methods that have helped thousands.  https://contemplativelight.teachable.com/p/overcoming-learned-helplessness/

In this episode, we explore our feelings and how they correlate to our decisions and choices.   Along the way, we check out quotes from Eat that Frog  and Learned Optimism  finally concluding with Man's Search for Meaning (affiliate links)Key points:Brian Tracy explains why we need a personal cheerleaderMartin Seligman helps to understand the choice we have in choosing our feelingsVictor Frankl distills all this knowledge into a powerful nugget of wisdom--No matter how bad our circumstances-- we still have a choiceOther resources:Want to leave a review? Click here and if we earned a five star review from you **high fives and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!Because we care what you think about what we think and our website, please email David@teammojoacademy.com or if you want to leave us a quick FREE painless voicemail we would appreciate that as well.Also, we love to hear book recommendations and other nuggets of wisdom that you care to share.powered by https://www.teammojoacademy.comBe sure to check out our very affordable Academy Review membership program at http:www.teammojoacademy.com/support

Episode Description:Flip the Script of Your Life: Personal Narratives and Learned Optimism discusses what personal narratives and life scripts are and how they play constantly in our lives to create our realities. If you've experienced trauma and you've tried to change your thoughts constantly without success, it isn't your fault. However, it is possible to flip the script of your life by using a backdoor approach through kinder self-talk and learned optimism, which can help you change your personal narratives and scripts through a gentler, subtler, and more sustainable approach to healing than ways that may not have worked in the past. We discuss strategies that will work for people with trauma. Breakdown of Episode: 1:15  Introduction to the Topic3:25  What is the Script of Your Life? 16:36 Flipping the Script and Finding a Backdoor Approach to Healing20:29 Strategies to Flip the Script and Change the Narrative of Your Life32:55 Cultivated Optimism as a Backdoor Approach to HealingBulleted List of Resources "Let God Flip the Script of Your Life" by Robert Norwood, Coastal Courierhttps://coastalcourier.com/coastal-living/faith/let-god-flip-the-script-of-your-life/This source discusses what a script it and how, while we can't change everything, with God's help, we have the power to allow God to flip the script of our lives."You Gotta Be" by Des'reeDes'ree - You Gotta Be ('99 Mix) [Video]This song is a great reminder that more is in our control than we realize. "Flip the Script: How the Stories You Tell Yourself Define Your Life" by Moon Benchekrounhttps://www.goalcast.com/2017/12/07/flip-script-how-the-stories-you-tell-yourself-change-your-life/This article discusses how our self-talk creates the script of our lives, and how changing our personal stories over time can change our lives. Learned Optimism by Martin Seligmanhttps://www.amazon.com/Learned-Optimism-Change-Your-Mind/dp/1400078393This book includes scientifically backed techniques for gradually overcoming "learned helplessness" and replace it with "learned optimism" as a practice that can be cultivated.Please subscribe to and rate and review the podcast and download episodes by clicking on the "Subscribe" button at https://christianemotionalrecovery.com.  Subscribe to the email list for the latest episodes and channel updates by going to https://christianemotionalrecovery.com and then go to subscribe button.  Join Facebook Group Trauma Survivors Unite: Christian Emotional Recovery: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianemotionalrecoverySubscribe to YouTube channel for free meditation and more resources:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4a5jGXZ0-qzPINAspnLwPwWant to write your own healing message or memoir, but don't know how to get started?rachelleroy.com  Want to learn to influence people or how to integrate gratitude into your daily practice? Check the courses here: https://www.udemy.com/user/rachelleroy/ 

Mental health is more important than ever during these times of isolation and lack of social interactions. Dr. Valerie Schmitz from CESA 2 and Katie Curran, MAPP, the founder of Proof Positive (www.proofpositive.org), discuss best practices to maintain positivity and happiness at both school and home. Hear about the guiding method of PERMA for changing you mindset to remember gratitude, engagement, and happiness! This is part 2 of this podcast series. Check out part 1 if you haven't already! Learn more about CESA 2: www.cesa2.org Subscribe to our email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Links and books referenced in this podcast series: Character Strength Survey: www.viacharacter.org Barbara Fredrickson Books - Positivity and Love 2.0: http://www.positivityratio.com/ Martin Seligman books - Authentic Happiness, Learned Optimism, and Flourish: https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/ Robert Emmons book - Thanks: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/profile/robert_emmons

Mental health is more important than ever during these times of isolation and lack of social interactions. Dr. Valerie Schmitz from CESA 2 and Katie Curran, MAPP, the founder of Proof Positive (www.proofpositive.org), discuss best practices to maintain positivity and happiness at both school and home. Hear about the guiding method of PERMA for changing you mindset to remember gratitude, engagement, and happiness! Learn more about CESA 2: www.cesa2.org Subscribe to our email list!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/S091xli/podcast Links and books referenced in this podcast series: Character Strength Survey: www.viacharacter.org Barbara Fredrickson Books - Positivity and Love 2.0: http://www.positivityratio.com/​ Martin Seligman books - Authentic Happiness, Learned Optimism, and Flourish: https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/ ​ Robert Emmons book - Thanks: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/profile/robert_emmons

At this spooky time of year, we reflect on the nature of fear and the routes out of it. We discuss Learned Optimism and how to shift towards a sunnier view of ourselves and our circumstances. Follow us on instagram: @thebehaviouralvaccine, and twitter: @behavioural_the

In this Lightwork episode we reiterate the benefits of "learning" or choosing optimism. We share our lightbulb moments and examples of how we need to get out of our own way. Lastly, we revisit the A,B,C approach to reframing pessimism. Thank you for tuning in and remember... Find ya light, Be a light and Shine ya Light! *Check out some resources about "Learned Optimism" 1. The ABC Technique: Overcoming Pessimistic Thinking by MindTools (Video) https://youtu.be/4ixkeBWPhdI 2. "Learning Optimism: Is Martin Seligman's cup half full?" article by Moore, Pscyhologist, MBA https://positivepsychology.com/learned-optimism/ 3. Learned Optimism by Martin E. Seligman, Ph.D. (Book) The father of the new science of positive psychology and author of Authentic Happiness draws on more than twenty years of clinical research to demonstrate how optimism enchances the quality of life, and how anyone can learn to practice it. Offering many simple techniques, Dr. Seligman explains how to break an “I—give-up” habit, develop a more constructive explanatory style for interpreting your behavior, and experience the benefits of a more positive interior dialogue. These skills can help break up depression, boost your immune system, better develop your potential, and make you happier.. With generous additional advice on how to encourage optimistic behavior at school, at work and in children, Learned Optimism is both profound and practical–and valuable for every phase of life. https://www.amazon.com/Learned-Optimism-Change-Your-Mind/dp/1400078393#ace-g2545694624

In the second part of a 2 part series, hosts Kevin O'Donoghue and Niseema Dyan Diemer discuss Learned Optimism. This episode covers information based on Martin Seligman's book Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life. Hosts highlight useful techniques that help stop depreciating and self-defeating thoughts, moving you toward developing your full potential and durable happiness in this time of COVID and beyond.For more information or support contact Kevin or Niseema at info@thepositivemindcenter.com, or call 212-757-4488. These are challenging times and we hope this episode served to validate and ease your anxiety about what you may be experiencing. Please feel free to also suggest show ideas to the above email. Thank you for listening,Kevin and Niseemawww.tffpp.orghttps://www.kevinlmhc.comwww.niseema.comwww.thepositivemindcenter.comPRODUCTION CREDITSOpening Music : Another Country, Pure Shadowfax, ShadowfaxEnd Music : TFFPP Theme - Giullian Goiello for The Foundation for Positive PsychologyThe Positive Mind is produced with the help of:Producer/ Research: Connie Shannon Engineering: Geoff BradyWebsite Design and End Music: Giullian GioelloMarketing and PR: Jen Maguire, Maguire PR, jen@maguirepr.com

“I get knocked down, but I get up again, you are never gonna keep me down.” – Chumbawamba When the world is throwing punch after punch, even people with extraordinary stress tolerance will struggle to stay focused and think clearly at work.  To survive, and even thrive, in the face of constant change and disruption people need to practice resilience.  But what does that mean? Angelika Jones, an accomplished coach and thought-leader in Applied Positive Psychology, joins us in The Leadership Living Room for a conversation that will help people “stay above the line” and adopt strategies that help us better respond to threats and change. DOWNLOAD THIS TEAM TALK: http://www.thepeopleside.com/teamtalks If you want to help your team understand the importance of mindset management under pressure, and build collective resilience, this is the conversation for you!   WHO JOINED US IN THE LIVING ROOM TODAY? Angelika Jones, Executive Coach - Applied Positive Psychology CONNECT to Angelika via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelika-jones-mapp-acc/ SHOW REFERENCES: Applied Positive Psychology Resilience Gratitude Reflection vs Rumination VUCA VUCA – Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous  (Here's a quick read about what this term means - https://hbr.org/2014/01/what-vuca-really-means-for-you) The Three P's – Permanent, Pervasive & Personal – from Learned Optimism by Dr. Martin Seligman Reflection vs Rumination – Inspired by “Wake Up! The Surprising Truth about What Drives Stress and How Leaders Build Resilience” by Nick Petrie (2014), The Center for Creative Leadership Your Brain at Work by Dr. David Rock   Subscribe to this podcast @ www.TheLeadershipLivingRoom.com Learn More About Us!  Visit our website www.thepeopleside.com or Follow The People Side on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-people-side QUESTIONS or COMMENTS?  Let's talk!  info@thepeopleside.com

In Part 1 of a 2 part series, Hosts discuss learned helplessness, a condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness. It can arise from traumatic events or consistent failure. Its considered an underlying cause of depression. Kevin and Niseema help untangle potential connections with pandemic fallout such as job loss and blaming oneself for being a bad employee. This usually happens very fast. Most people don't catch it until the feeling of anxiety is present. Do you attribute external events to some personal shortcoming and what is your explanatory style?  For more information or support contact Kevin or Niseema at info@thepositivemindcenter.com, or call 212-757-4488. These are challenging times and we hope this episode served to validate and ease your anxiety about what you may be experiencing. Please feel free to also suggest show ideas to the above email. Thank you for listening,Kevin and Niseemawww.tffpp.orghttps://www.kevinlmhc.comwww.niseema.comwww.thepositivemindcenter.comPRODUCTION CREDITSOpening Music : Another Country, Pure Shadowfax, ShadowfaxMid Break Music: HELPLESSLY HOPING - il coro che non c'èEnd Music : TFFPP Theme - Giullian Goiello for The Foundation for Positive PsychologyThe Positive Mind is produced with the help of:Producer/ Research: Connie Shannon Engineering: Geoff BradyWebsite Design and End Music: Giullian GioelloMarketing and PR: Jen Maguire, Maguire PR, jen@maguirepr.com

This is a call to action for all of my brothers. Our tribe of sisters is crushing it when it comes to optimism and longevity. We are better together. Begin with a student mindset. Celebrate the daily "done-well." Keep a journal and express your gratitude.

So you've started to heal. You used to be more anxious, now you're angry. Is that good or bad? Are you making progress? How can you feel better more often? What's your set point? Today we want to share a powerful tool with you that allows you to see where you're at. It's not good or bad, but when you know where you are- you can see the progress you've made! Christy shares about her experience with fear and Cyrina shares the time she took a quiz on optimism and failed! The resource for this episode is HERE. It's taken from the book ‘Power vs Force' by David R Hawkins Cyrina references ‘Learned Optimism' by Martin Seligman, Ph.D. and her friend Viktor Frankl's book ‘Man's Search for Meaning' Christy's website- www.christybartelt.com Cyrina's website- www.cyrinatalbott.com

Special guest, Glenn Mackintosh and Kate discuss the psychological impact of COVID-19. Specifically in this Podcast, we talk about:- what is happening to us psychologically during this uncertain time- why we may be reverting to past habits and behaviours (like emotional eating or drinking)- what tips we could apply to help our emotional and physical health and bring a state of normality.Here are the links from the Podcast:Thinsanity - 7 Steps to Transform your Mindset and Say Goodbye to Dieting Forever: https://glennmackintosh.com/thinsanity/ The ‘More Marvellous Methods to Manage My Moods List' and ‘Feelings, Wants, & Needs List' (the three columns list we talked about) are in the Free Resources section of our WMP website:https://www.weightmanagementpsychology.com.au/free-resources/ (Under ‘Mindset Transformation Worksheets').And here's Martin Seligman's book: Learned Optimism: https://www.amazon.com.au/Learned-Optimism-Change-Your-Mind-ebook/dp/B005DB6S7K