Podcast appearances and mentions of lisa firestone

On episode thirty-eight of Mindful Warrior Radio, we welcome Dr. Lisa Firestone — Clinical Psychologist, Director of Research and Education at the Glendon Association, and Senior Editor at PsychAlive.org. Dr. Firestone is the coauthor of numerous articles and book chapters and has written several books with her father, Robert Firestone, including The Self Under Siege, Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice, Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion, and Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships. Her clinical training and research in the areas of suicide and violence have led to the development of several assessments, including the Firestone Assessment of Self-Destructive Thoughts (FAST), the Firestone Assessment of Suicide Intent (FASI), and the Firestone Assessment of Violent Thoughts (FAVT) for adults and adolescents. In this insightful conversation, Dr. Firestone explores how trauma and emotional triggers can show up in the workplace, how to navigate difficult conversations, and how to recover afterward. Dr. Firestone explains how unresolved trauma often surfaces in unexpected ways, “When we have unresolved trauma — which most of us likely do in one way or another — it tends to get triggered. When you find yourself getting really emotional as an adult about something, almost as if it's life or death, it's often a sign of unresolved trauma. In most cases, things in the workplace or daily life are not truly life or death, nor are we in physical danger. But when our emotional response feels that intense and powerful, it's likely because it's touching on an unresolved trauma from the past.” Dr. Firestone reminds us of the personal power we have as adults, "As an adult, you have a level of personal power that you didn't have as a child — and it's important to recognize that. You're no longer that child. It may not be an ideal situation, but you have the power to navigate it as an adult.” She encourages us to allow difficult emotions to move through us, “If we're willing to sit with the feeling, it will pass. When we try to avoid the feeling, it tends to get stuck. But if we allow ourselves to feel it and let it move through us, it will eventually pass. While we may not have control over the feeling itself, we can choose to do things that help us get centered again.” You can learn more about Dr. Lisa Firestone's work at www.drlisafirestone.com, www.psychalive.org, and www.glendon.org.To learn more about Mindful Warrior and Mindful Warrior Radio please follow us on Instagram @therealmindfulwarrior and check out our website at www.mindfulwarrior.com.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3487: Real change isn't just about willpower - it's a process backed by science. Lisa Firestone, Ph.D., explores psychologist Dr. John Norcross's research on the five stages of change, from precontemplation to maintenance, revealing why people self-sabotage and how to break the cycle. By understanding these stages and silencing the “critical inner voice,” you can create lasting, meaningful transformation. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/scientific-approach-to-changing-your-life/ Quotes to ponder: "You differentiate from old influences or identities and become your true self." "Change is rarely linear; there are twists and turns." "The critical inner voice will initially get louder but, like that witch, the voice will slowly melt away, as they persevere in their goals." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3487: Real change isn't just about willpower - it's a process backed by science. Lisa Firestone, Ph.D., explores psychologist Dr. John Norcross's research on the five stages of change, from precontemplation to maintenance, revealing why people self-sabotage and how to break the cycle. By understanding these stages and silencing the “critical inner voice,” you can create lasting, meaningful transformation. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/scientific-approach-to-changing-your-life/ Quotes to ponder: "You differentiate from old influences or identities and become your true self." "Change is rarely linear; there are twists and turns." "The critical inner voice will initially get louder but, like that witch, the voice will slowly melt away, as they persevere in their goals." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3487: Real change isn't just about willpower - it's a process backed by science. Lisa Firestone, Ph.D., explores psychologist Dr. John Norcross's research on the five stages of change, from precontemplation to maintenance, revealing why people self-sabotage and how to break the cycle. By understanding these stages and silencing the “critical inner voice,” you can create lasting, meaningful transformation. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/scientific-approach-to-changing-your-life/ Quotes to ponder: "You differentiate from old influences or identities and become your true self." "Change is rarely linear; there are twists and turns." "The critical inner voice will initially get louder but, like that witch, the voice will slowly melt away, as they persevere in their goals." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3405: Dr. Lisa Firestone highlights how our emotions, often unconsciously, guide our lives and influence our actions. By distinguishing between primary and secondary emotions, we can better understand ourselves, heal old wounds, and improve our relationships. Embracing and expressing our true emotions can transform them into adaptive tools that lead to deeper self-awareness and fulfillment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/emotions-guide-lives/ Quotes to ponder: "Primary emotion is not the stale resentment. Instead, it is a vital feeling that often leaves the person feeling very open and perhaps vulnerable." "When we live in harmony with our emotions, we become more in touch with who we are." "By focusing on emotion with compassion and curiosity, we can discover who we are and what we want." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3405: Dr. Lisa Firestone highlights how our emotions, often unconsciously, guide our lives and influence our actions. By distinguishing between primary and secondary emotions, we can better understand ourselves, heal old wounds, and improve our relationships. Embracing and expressing our true emotions can transform them into adaptive tools that lead to deeper self-awareness and fulfillment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/emotions-guide-lives/ Quotes to ponder: "Primary emotion is not the stale resentment. Instead, it is a vital feeling that often leaves the person feeling very open and perhaps vulnerable." "When we live in harmony with our emotions, we become more in touch with who we are." "By focusing on emotion with compassion and curiosity, we can discover who we are and what we want." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3405: Dr. Lisa Firestone highlights how our emotions, often unconsciously, guide our lives and influence our actions. By distinguishing between primary and secondary emotions, we can better understand ourselves, heal old wounds, and improve our relationships. Embracing and expressing our true emotions can transform them into adaptive tools that lead to deeper self-awareness and fulfillment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/emotions-guide-lives/ Quotes to ponder: "Primary emotion is not the stale resentment. Instead, it is a vital feeling that often leaves the person feeling very open and perhaps vulnerable." "When we live in harmony with our emotions, we become more in touch with who we are." "By focusing on emotion with compassion and curiosity, we can discover who we are and what we want." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're sharing a tip we love from Psychotherapist, Dr Lisa Firestone. We won't fix all your relationship problems in just a few minutes, but we may well improve them! LINKS See more from Dr Lisa Firestone here Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram    CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Podcast Producer: Adair SheppardEditor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're sharing a tip we love from Psychotherapist, Dr Lisa Firestone. We won't fix all your relationship problems in just a few minutes, but we may well improve them! LINKS See more from Dr Lisa Firestone here Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram    CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Podcast Producer: Adair SheppardEditor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

====================================================SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1=======================================================================VIRTUOSADevoción Matutina Para Mujeres 2024Narrado por: Sirley DelgadilloDesde: Bucaramanga, Colombia===================|| www.drministries.org ||===================24 DE OCTUBRE¿SERÁ AMOR DE VERDAD?«El amor jamás dejará de existir» (1 Cor. 13: 8).Una joven le dijo a su pastor:-¡¡¡Estoy enamorada!!!Calmadamente, él le preguntó:-¿Cómo lo sabes?-Porque desde que conozco a ese joven, me late el corazón a mil, la frente me transpira y me sudan las manos -respondió ella.-Eso no es amor -sentenció él-. Eso es gripe.*¿Cómo saber si es amor de verdad? La Dra. Lisa Firestone** afirma que la mejor forma de entender el amor es concebirlo como un verbo: amar requiere actitudes y acciones que vayan en consonancia con ese hermoso sentimiento; de lo contrario, se trata apenas de una fantasía. ¿Y qué actitudes y acciones concuerdan con el verbo amar? Para empezar, las siguientes:Sinceridad. Cuando uno siente que está enamorado, tiende a dar la mejor imagen de sí mismo, y eso no tiene por qué ser malo siempre y cuando sea cierto que efectivamente somos lo que aparentamos ser. Engañar en el noviazgo respecto a lo que una es no sirve de nada y, definitivamente no es amor. Tal vez logremos una boda de ensueño, pero el despertar será duro. En el amor de verdad, uno se muestra tal como es.Respeto. El otro es una persona diferente de mí, y, por lo tanto, con derecho a tener sus prioridades, su espacio y su individualidad. A veces las mujeres tienden a controlar al otro o a decirle qué hacer y cómo hacerlo; eso no es amor, eso es posesividad. Y, por cierto, una falta de respeto.Comprensión. La pareja es cosa de dos, no de uno. Es fácil quedarse atascada en el propio punto de vista sin lograr ver las situaciones desde la perspectiva del otro. Esto no es amor, esto es egoísmo. El verdadero amor «no es egoísta» (1 Cor. 13:5).Hay amores que nos parecen eternos, pero que son, en realidad, estrellas fugaces. Y hay una clase de amor que jamás dejará de existir. Es el amor que no solo considera los sentimientos, sino que, sobre todo, tiene en cuenta la fe; que no es solo cuestión de emoción, sino de entrega; que no va de satisfacción propia, sino de compromiso mutuo; que no busca la felicidad, sino la santidad; cuyo referente no es Hollywood, sino las Escrituras. «El verdadero amor ennoblece la personalidad, fortalece el corazón y santifica la existencia» (Henri-Frédéric Amiel).«Es casi ley: los "amores eternos" son los más breves». Mario Benedetti.* Jeffrey y Pattiejean Brown, Las estaciones del amor (Doral, Florida: IADPA, 20158), p. 20.* https://www.psychalive.org/true-love/ [consultado en enero de 2019]. 

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3351: Dr. Lisa Firestone shares powerful strategies for reducing stress by shifting our perspective, practicing self-compassion, and identifying triggers. Techniques like mindfulness, breathing exercises, and taking positive action help us face challenges with resilience. These steps allow us to cultivate a calmer, more balanced approach to life's demands. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/secrets-less-stressful-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Self-compassion allows us to see our flaws or limitations without hating ourselves, and therefore, we can take steps to make changes." "If we take a moment to pause to see this instead as a challenge, a natural bump in the road of life, we can change the way we feel inside when facing the very same external circumstances." "Anything we can do to help squeeze more joy, peace, and meaning out of our day is a worthy pursuit that everyone deserves." Episode references: The RAIN Approach by Tara Brach: https://www.tarabrach.com Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff: https://self-compassion.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3351: Dr. Lisa Firestone shares powerful strategies for reducing stress by shifting our perspective, practicing self-compassion, and identifying triggers. Techniques like mindfulness, breathing exercises, and taking positive action help us face challenges with resilience. These steps allow us to cultivate a calmer, more balanced approach to life's demands. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/secrets-less-stressful-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Self-compassion allows us to see our flaws or limitations without hating ourselves, and therefore, we can take steps to make changes." "If we take a moment to pause to see this instead as a challenge, a natural bump in the road of life, we can change the way we feel inside when facing the very same external circumstances." "Anything we can do to help squeeze more joy, peace, and meaning out of our day is a worthy pursuit that everyone deserves." Episode references: The RAIN Approach by Tara Brach: https://www.tarabrach.com Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff: https://self-compassion.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3351: Dr. Lisa Firestone shares powerful strategies for reducing stress by shifting our perspective, practicing self-compassion, and identifying triggers. Techniques like mindfulness, breathing exercises, and taking positive action help us face challenges with resilience. These steps allow us to cultivate a calmer, more balanced approach to life's demands. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/secrets-less-stressful-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Self-compassion allows us to see our flaws or limitations without hating ourselves, and therefore, we can take steps to make changes." "If we take a moment to pause to see this instead as a challenge, a natural bump in the road of life, we can change the way we feel inside when facing the very same external circumstances." "Anything we can do to help squeeze more joy, peace, and meaning out of our day is a worthy pursuit that everyone deserves." Episode references: The RAIN Approach by Tara Brach: https://www.tarabrach.com Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff: https://self-compassion.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3350: Dr. Lisa Firestone explores how we can manage rising stress levels in a world of constant distractions and pressures. By addressing the harmful role of our inner critic, practicing mindfulness, and embracing self-compassion, we can cultivate resilience and keep stress from overwhelming us. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/secrets-less-stressful-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Take the time to ask yourself, 'what are the thoughts around my stress that perpetuate it?'" "If you practice stress, it will become the norm. If you practice calming yourself, it can also become the norm." "It's possible to confront the reality of a situation without adding the extra weight of torturing ourselves about the possible scenarios." Episode references: The Atlantic article on post-election stress: https://www.theatlantic.com American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3350: Dr. Lisa Firestone explores how we can manage rising stress levels in a world of constant distractions and pressures. By addressing the harmful role of our inner critic, practicing mindfulness, and embracing self-compassion, we can cultivate resilience and keep stress from overwhelming us. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/secrets-less-stressful-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Take the time to ask yourself, 'what are the thoughts around my stress that perpetuate it?'" "If you practice stress, it will become the norm. If you practice calming yourself, it can also become the norm." "It's possible to confront the reality of a situation without adding the extra weight of torturing ourselves about the possible scenarios." Episode references: The Atlantic article on post-election stress: https://www.theatlantic.com American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3350: Dr. Lisa Firestone explores how we can manage rising stress levels in a world of constant distractions and pressures. By addressing the harmful role of our inner critic, practicing mindfulness, and embracing self-compassion, we can cultivate resilience and keep stress from overwhelming us. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/secrets-less-stressful-life/ Quotes to ponder: "Take the time to ask yourself, 'what are the thoughts around my stress that perpetuate it?'" "If you practice stress, it will become the norm. If you practice calming yourself, it can also become the norm." "It's possible to confront the reality of a situation without adding the extra weight of torturing ourselves about the possible scenarios." Episode references: The Atlantic article on post-election stress: https://www.theatlantic.com American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2728: Dr. Lisa Firestone explores the deep emotional roots behind overeating, highlighting how unresolved childhood experiences and psychological factors often lead to unhealthy relationships with food. By understanding these underlying emotions, individuals can break the cycle of self-destructive eating habits and cultivate a healthier connection with food and their bodies. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/whats-behind-emotional-overeating/ Quotes to ponder: "Our relationship with food is more complex than we often assume. Like any addictive substance, food is often used to cover or subdue emotional pain." "All of us have an inner coach, or 'critical inner voice,' that lures us into destructive behavior then pounces on us the minute we mess up." "To have a healthy relationship with food, it is necessary for us to understand ourselves on a deeper emotional level or to uncover why we eat the way we eat." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2728: Dr. Lisa Firestone explores the deep emotional roots behind overeating, highlighting how unresolved childhood experiences and psychological factors often lead to unhealthy relationships with food. By understanding these underlying emotions, individuals can break the cycle of self-destructive eating habits and cultivate a healthier connection with food and their bodies. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/whats-behind-emotional-overeating/ Quotes to ponder: "Our relationship with food is more complex than we often assume. Like any addictive substance, food is often used to cover or subdue emotional pain." "All of us have an inner coach, or 'critical inner voice,' that lures us into destructive behavior then pounces on us the minute we mess up." "To have a healthy relationship with food, it is necessary for us to understand ourselves on a deeper emotional level or to uncover why we eat the way we eat." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2300: Embracing the power of personal growth, Dr. Lisa Firestone explores how understanding our attachment styles can transform our relationships. By becoming aware of our emotional triggers and challenging negative self-talk, we can foster more secure and loving connections, ultimately allowing for meaningful change and healthier relationship dynamics. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/change-in-relationships/ Quotes to ponder: "By taking charge of our half of the dynamic, we give our relationship at least a 50 percent better chance of survival." "Making sense of our experiences leads us to no longer be ruled by them." "Everyone struggles to some degree when it comes to getting close to someone else." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Kirsty sits down with Dr. Lisa Firestone, Ph.D., for an insightful discussion on how early experiences shape our attachment styles and sense of self. Discover how your sense of self influences your parenting, learn about the effects of traumatic experiences, and explore effective techniques to challenge your negative inner voice. Join us for a thought-provoking and relatable conversation that offers valuable tools for personal growth and parenting.   Show Notes: https://www.drlisafirestone.com/ https://www.drlisafirestone.com/books-media/books/ https://www.facebook.com/PsychAlive https://www.instagram.com/psychalive/   Want to Speak at our Conference? Apply Here!

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2279: Dr. Lisa Firestone explores the concept of self-compassion and how it surpasses self-esteem in promoting mental well-being. By addressing the "anti-self" or critical inner voice, and adopting self-kindness, mindfulness, and a sense of common humanity, individuals can achieve greater emotional resilience and a more balanced self-view. Firestone highlights the work of Dr. Kristin Neff, emphasizing the transformative power of self-compassion in overcoming internal struggles and fostering personal growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/many-benefits-of-self-compassion/ Quotes to ponder: "Our sense of self is often a divided thing. It insults, critiques, questions, and undermines us." "Self-compassion involves a consistent attitude of kindness and acceptance toward ourselves as a whole." "The pursuit of self-compassion allows us to face these obstacles with a sense that, not only are we on our own team, but we are very much a part of a larger team." Episode references: Self-Compassion: https://www.amazon.com/Self-Compassion-Kristin-Neff-Ph-D/dp/0061733512 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3255: Dr. Lisa Firestone explores practical strategies to combat stress by addressing the negative inner voices that amplify our anxiety. She highlights the importance of recognizing and challenging these destructive thoughts to foster a more compassionate and realistic self-view, ultimately promoting mental and physical well-being. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/a-new-way-to-say-goodbye-to-stress/ Quotes to ponder: "You never give 100 percent to anything. Can't you just get one thing right? You're such a failure!" "What is wrong with you? You never give 100 percent to anything." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3255: Dr. Lisa Firestone explores practical strategies to combat stress by addressing the negative inner voices that amplify our anxiety. She highlights the importance of recognizing and challenging these destructive thoughts to foster a more compassionate and realistic self-view, ultimately promoting mental and physical well-being. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/a-new-way-to-say-goodbye-to-stress/ Quotes to ponder: "When we set our standards too high, we often set ourselves up to later become a target for our critical inner voice." "To fully rid oneself of the critical inner voice, one must not only identify the negative thoughts but stand up to them." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3255: Dr. Lisa Firestone explores practical strategies to combat stress by addressing the negative inner voices that amplify our anxiety. She highlights the importance of recognizing and challenging these destructive thoughts to foster a more compassionate and realistic self-view, ultimately promoting mental and physical well-being. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/a-new-way-to-say-goodbye-to-stress/ Quotes to ponder: "When we set our standards too high, we often set ourselves up to later become a target for our critical inner voice." "To fully rid oneself of the critical inner voice, one must not only identify the negative thoughts but stand up to them." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2231: Dr. Lisa Firestone explores the concept of love by highlighting what love is not, providing practical insights to help couples avoid common relationship pitfalls. By understanding that love is not selfish, manipulative, or a means to deny aloneness, individuals can foster healthier, more fulfilling romantic connections. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/what-love-is-not-a-proven-method-to-make-love-last/ Quotes to ponder: "Love is not selfish, demanding, or a proprietary right over the other." "Love is never submission or dominance, emotional coercion or manipulation." "Love is not the desperate attempt to deny aloneness or a desire for fused identity." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2207: Dr. Lisa Firestone explores the dual nature of love as both a feeling and an action, emphasizing that true love is demonstrated through behaviors such as expressing affection and care. By focusing on actionable ways to love, we can improve our relationships and become more loving individuals, moving beyond the fantasy of love to real intimacy and connection. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/making-love-last-by-learning-to-love-2/ Quotes to ponder: "Treating love as an 'entity' or 'idea' often leads to a fantasy of love." "Look at What You Do, Not What You Say." "Breaking your patterns of withholding is an immediate way to become a more loving individual." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode thirty–one of Mindful Warrior Radio, we welcome Dr. Lisa Firestone. Dr. Firestone is a Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Research and Education at the Glendon Association and Senior Editor at PsychAlive.org. She is the coauthor of numerous articles and book chapters and a coauthor with her father Robert Firestone on several books including The Self Under Siege, Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice, Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion, and Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships.Her involvement in clinical training and research in the areas of suicide and violence resulted in the following assessments: Firestone Assessment of Self-destructive Thoughts (FAST) and (FASI) and the Firestone Assessment of Violent Thoughts (FAVT) for adults and adolescents.A national and international trainer and presenter, Dr. Firestone speaks on topics including couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention, assessment, and treatment. She continues to serve as a clinical psychologist in private practice and a consultant on the management of high-risk clients.Dr. Firestone joined me for an informative and insightful conversation on how the critical inner voice presents and behaves.Here is how she describes the negative impact of the critical inner voice. “In our adult lives, the critical inner voice holds us back a lot. It encourages us to engage in behavior like self-sabotaging. It tries to talk us out of taking risks that are positive and in our own self-interest that would open our world or expand our abilities.” And she normalizes the feelings that accompany change. “There's no change without anxiety,” she tells me.Dr. Firestone highlights the importance of identifying the critical inner voice. She says, “The biggest thing is we need to identify it. We need to understand what's our critical inner voice and what's us. And recognize when we're not on our own side because we cannot do anything to move on from it when we're still just believing it. If you're still just believing all the ways it's defining you, you're not going to make it.”You can learn more about Dr. Lisa Firestone's work at www.drlisafirestone.com, www.psychalive.org, and www.glendon.org.To learn more about Mindful Warrior and Mindful Warrior Radio please follow us on Instagram @therealmindfulwarrior and check out our website at www.mindfulwarrior.com.

For this episode of Brewstilled, the road to 40 continues with dating after 40 as the episode's topic. In this episode, my guest is Dr. Lisa Firestone a psychologist who specializes in relationships and who has also written on the topic of dating after 40. She has been published in numerous professional articles in places such as Psychology Today, Match.com, WebMD and more. Dating in our 20's and 30's tends to be a time of exploration with some finding love and marriage while others find both only to divorce. This then brings us to our 40's, which opens up a whole new beginning for us all. For many of us who seek love in our 40's we experience anxiety, concerns, and a fear of not finding love. I speak with Dr. Firestone on the topic of dating in our 40's, its advantages, the power romantic chemistry, dating patterns and more. It's all here on Brewstilled!

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2087: Dr. Lisa Firestone's article on PsychAlive.org delves into the roots of our relationship patterns, revealing how early attachments shape our interactions and expectations in love. Highlighting the impact of our first relationships on our adult lives, Firestone offers insights into breaking free from past patterns to foster healthier connections. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/where-relationship-patterns-come-from/ Quotes to ponder: "Our past relationships affect everything from who we choose as a partner to how we are likely to interact with them and what behavior we will elicit from them." Episode references: The Adult Attachment Interview developed by Mary Main and her colleagues: https://www.psychotherapynetworker.org/article/adult-attachment-interview-how-it-changed-attachment-research-history/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2039: Dr. Lisa Firestone's article "Why Break Ups Hurt So Much" on Psych Alive.org delves into the deep emotional impact of relationship endings. She introduces the concept of a "fantasy bond" – an imagined connection that offers a false sense of security but lacks genuine intimacy. Firestone explains that the pain of a breakup often stems from losing this illusion rather than the relationship itself. She encourages self-reflection to understand whether the distress is about the loss of actual connection or the fantasy, urging individuals to confront their inner critics and embrace their identity independent of the relationship. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/why-break-ups-hurt-so-much/ Quotes to ponder: "The overwhelming, emotionally shattering sense of loss that we experience at the end of a relationship is often the result of our having created a 'fantasy bond' with our partner." "When we lose the relationship, what we are really losing is the false sense of security that the fantasy bond provided and not the intimacy that we once felt with our partner." "Without the deadening restraints of a fantasy bond, we can discover who we really are and what we really want." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3034: Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive.org explores the nuanced pursuit of happiness, emphasizing the importance of differentiating from societal and familial influences to discover authentic joy. Her insights delve into breaking free from past patterns and developing a personal value system, guiding listeners towards a deeper understanding of true happiness. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/how-to-find-your-happiness/ Quotes to ponder: "Happiness doesn't come from filling our days with fun things. Studies show that the happiest people are those who seek meaning as opposed to just pleasure." "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3034: Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive.org explores the nuanced pursuit of happiness, emphasizing the importance of differentiating from societal and familial influences to discover authentic joy. Her insights delve into breaking free from past patterns and developing a personal value system, guiding listeners towards a deeper understanding of true happiness. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/how-to-find-your-happiness/ Quotes to ponder: "Happiness doesn't come from filling our days with fun things. Studies show that the happiest people are those who seek meaning as opposed to just pleasure." "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3034: Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive.org explores the nuanced pursuit of happiness, emphasizing the importance of differentiating from societal and familial influences to discover authentic joy. Her insights delve into breaking free from past patterns and developing a personal value system, guiding listeners towards a deeper understanding of true happiness. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/how-to-find-your-happiness/ Quotes to ponder: "Happiness doesn't come from filling our days with fun things. Studies show that the happiest people are those who seek meaning as opposed to just pleasure." "Don't ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2011: Dr. Lisa Firestone's insights in "How Focusing on the Bigger Picture Can Help Your Relationship" guide couples in enhancing their relationship by emphasizing the importance of big-picture thinking. She encourages focusing on mutual goals, cultivating gratitude, and not over-identifying with reactions to foster deeper understanding and a more fulfilling partnership. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.psychalive.org/how-focusing-on-the-bigger-picture-can-help-your-relationship/ Quotes to ponder: "It's surprising how reminding ourselves to see the bigger picture can help us act with more integrity and do more justice to our relationships." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tamsen Firestone talks about why Thanksgiving is good for your mental health Episode 2982: Thanksgiving is Good For Your Mental Health by Tamsen Firestone of Psych Alive on Benefits of Gratitude Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/thanksgiving-is-good-for-your-mental-health/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tamsen Firestone talks about why Thanksgiving is good for your mental health Episode 2982: Thanksgiving is Good For Your Mental Health by Tamsen Firestone of Psych Alive on Benefits of Gratitude Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/thanksgiving-is-good-for-your-mental-health/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tamsen Firestone talks about why Thanksgiving is good for your mental health Episode 2982: Thanksgiving is Good For Your Mental Health by Tamsen Firestone of Psych Alive on Benefits of Gratitude Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/thanksgiving-is-good-for-your-mental-health/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lisa Firestone asks what your role is in your relationship Episode 1964: What Is Your Role in Your Relationship? by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Parent-Child Dynamics in Romantic Relationships Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/what-is-your-role-in-your-relationship/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tamsen Firestone talks about 3 principles to keep love alive Episode 1937: 3 Principles to Keep Love Alive by Tamsen Firestone of Psych Alive on Maintaining a Strong Marriage or Relationship Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/3-principles-keep-love-alive/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lisa Firestone talks about money stress Episode 2473: Money Stress: Why We Use Money to Feel Bad About Ourselves by Dr. Lisa Firestone of Psych Alive on the Psychology of Spending Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/money-stress-why-we-feel-bad-about-money/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lisa Firestone talks about money stress Episode 2473: Money Stress: Why We Use Money to Feel Bad About Ourselves by Dr. Lisa Firestone of Psych Alive on the Psychology of Spending Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/money-stress-why-we-feel-bad-about-money/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lisa Firestone talks about money stress Episode 2473: Money Stress: Why We Use Money to Feel Bad About Ourselves by Dr. Lisa Firestone of Psych Alive on the Psychology of Spending Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/money-stress-why-we-feel-bad-about-money/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalFinanceDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lisa Firestone talks about how mindfulness can save your relationship Episode 1897: How Mindfulness Can Save Your Relationship by Dr. Lisa Firestone of Psych Alive on Becoming the Partner and Person You Want to Be Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/how-mindfulness-can-save-your-relationship/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lisa Firestone talks about why relationships scare us Episode 1863: Why Relationships Scare Us by Dr. Lisa Firestone of Pysch Alive on How to Be Less Scared of Commitment and Love Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/why-relationships-scare-us/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The PsychAlive team shares a guide to finding yourself. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2853: [Part 2] A Guide to Finding Yourself by The PsychAlive Team on Building Self-Awareness and Living With Purpose Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/finding-yourself/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The PsychAlive team shares a guide to finding yourself. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2853: [Part 2] A Guide to Finding Yourself by The PsychAlive Team on Building Self-Awareness and Living With Purpose Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/finding-yourself/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The PsychAlive team shares a guide to finding yourself. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 2853: [Part 2] A Guide to Finding Yourself by The PsychAlive Team on Building Self-Awareness and Living With Purpose Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/finding-yourself/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The PsychAlive team shares a guide to finding yourself. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2852: [Part 1] A Guide to Finding Yourself by The PsychAlive Team on Building Self-Awareness and Living With Purpose Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/finding-yourself/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The PsychAlive team shares a guide to finding yourself. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2852: [Part 1] A Guide to Finding Yourself by The PsychAlive Team on Building Self-Awareness and Living With Purpose Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/finding-yourself/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The PsychAlive team shares a guide to finding yourself. This is part 1 of 2. Episode 2852: [Part 1] A Guide to Finding Yourself by The PsychAlive Team on Building Self-Awareness and Living With Purpose Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/finding-yourself/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guest, New York Times bestselling author Rachel May Stafford, confided to her friend that the fruits of her successful career were starting to sour. She had become stressed, depleted, and was feeling used—all of it contaminating her joy and sense of purpose. Her friend Shannon replied with a wise reminder, the way only our truest friends can: “Rachel, you're a mapmaker, not a baggage carrier, not a tour operator, and not a travel agent. You are there to guide and accompany people through their own journey; you are not responsible for carrying stuff that does not belong to you.” The relief in releasing roles that were no longer serving her is one of many powerful Soul Shifts that Rachel and I discuss in today's conversation. Listen in for strategies to drop self-judgement and the masks we wear for others, stepping more fully into authentic joy. More About Rachel: Rachel Macy Stafford is the New York Times bestselling author of Hands Free Mama, Hands Free Life, Only Love Today, and Live Love Now. Her new book, Soul Shift: The Weary Human's Guide to Getting Unstuck and Reclaiming Your Path to Joy. Rachel is a sought-after speaker and creator of her perennially popular course, Soul Shift Lift.

Tamsen Firestone talks about the act of loving Episode 1827: The Act of Loving by Tamsen Firestone of Psych Alive on How to Show Love Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/the-act-of-loving/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lisa Firestone talks about why it's ok to feel bad about certain things Episode 2804: Why It's Okay to Feel Bad About Certain Things by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Accepting Bad Feelings Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/why-its-okay-to-feel-bad-about-certain-things/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lisa Firestone talks about why it's ok to feel bad about certain things Episode 2804: Why It's Okay to Feel Bad About Certain Things by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Accepting Bad Feelings Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/why-its-okay-to-feel-bad-about-certain-things/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lisa Firestone talks about why it's ok to feel bad about certain things Episode 2804: Why It's Okay to Feel Bad About Certain Things by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Accepting Bad Feelings Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/why-its-okay-to-feel-bad-about-certain-things/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tamsen Firestone talks about how self-hatred gets in the way of love Episode 1792: Is My Self-Hatred Getting in the Way of Love? by Tamsen Firestone on Being in Love While Having Depression Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/is-my-self-hatred-getting-in-the-way-of-love/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lisa Firestone shares three questions that could change your relationship with food Episode 2157: Three Questions That Could Change Your Relationship With Food by Dr. Lisa Firestone Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/three-questions-that-could-change-your-relationship-with-food/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lisa Firestone shares three questions that could change your relationship with food Episode 2157: Three Questions That Could Change Your Relationship With Food by Dr. Lisa Firestone Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/three-questions-that-could-change-your-relationship-with-food/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're sharing a tip we love from Psychotherapist, Dr Lisa Firestone. We won't fix all your relationship problems in just a few minutes, but we may well improve them! LINKS See more from Dr Lisa Firestone here Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram    CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Anna HenvestEditor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Lisa Firestone talks about how we self-parent Episode 1765: The Destructive Ways We Self-Parent as Adults by Dr. Lisa Firestone on Self-Destructive Behavior and Self-Esteem Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/the-destructive-ways-we-self-parent-as-adults/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lisa Firestone talks about how to understand your triggers Episode 2772: “Name It to Tame It” - The Deep Emotions Underlying Your Triggers by Dr. Lisa Firestone Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/name-it-to-tame-it-the-deep-emotions-underlying-your-triggers/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lisa Firestone talks about how to understand your triggers Episode 2772: “Name It to Tame It” - The Deep Emotions Underlying Your Triggers by Dr. Lisa Firestone Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/name-it-to-tame-it-the-deep-emotions-underlying-your-triggers/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're sharing a tip we love from Psychotherapist, Dr Lisa Firestone. We won't fix all your relationship problems in just a few minutes, but we may well improve them! LINKS See more from Dr Lisa Firestone here Follow @thespace_podcast on Instagram    Watch @thespace_podcast on TikTok   Follow @novapodcastsofficial on Instagram    CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88 Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy Executive Producer: Anna HenvestEditor: Adrian Walton  Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Lisa Firestone talks about how to understand your triggers Episode 2772: “Name It to Tame It” - The Deep Emotions Underlying Your Triggers by Dr. Lisa Firestone Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/name-it-to-tame-it-the-deep-emotions-underlying-your-triggers/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lisa Firestone talks about the value of collaborative communication Episode 1731: Want a Better Relationship? Work on Collaborative Communication by Dr. Lisa Firestone Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/want-a-better-relationship-work-on-collaborative-communication/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lisa Firestone helps you stop projecting onto your partner Episode 1680: A Powerful Way To Stop Projecting Onto Your Partner by Dr. Lisa Firestone Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012).  The original post is located here: https://www.psychalive.org/stop-projecting-in-your-relationship/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalRelationshipsDailyMarriageParenting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan, Alex, and Andrew discuss an article written by Lisa Firestone, Ph.D. about money stress. It is a well written article that discusses this topic and ends with 5 helpful tips when attempting to actively free yourself from these limiting attitudes. In the article it also discusses the “critical inner voice,” which is a powerful concept that you must pay attention too!https://www.psychalive.org/money-stress-why-we-feel-bad-about-money/

Traffic jams are one of the great universal ball aches. No matter how you plan your public holiday drive you'll be stuck in traffic at some point. If we can't avoid it, how can we control how we react to it? Screaming along to your favourite song might help, but we’ve got some tips that are easier on your voice-box. LINKS ‘The Benefits of Generosity’ – Lisa Firestone for PsychAlive. Follow The Space on Instagram @thespace_podcast. Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITS Host: Casey Donovan @caseydonovan88.Writer: Amy Molloy @amymolloy.Executive Producer: Elise Cooper.Editor: Adrian Walton. Listen to more great podcasts at novapodcasts.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I interview Dr. Lisa Firestone on suicide prevention. Dr. Firestone is the director of research and education for The Glendon Association. Since 1987, she has been involved in clinical training and applied research in suicide and violence. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, and most recently was the co-author of the book Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice. In this interview, we examine the extent of the suicide problem, the demographics of suicide, independent causal factors such as pre-existing depression, isolation, alcohol intake, concomitant drug use. We also unpack the elements of genetic pre-dispositions and whether or not this has a major contributing factor. We also examine decision-making around suicidal ideation, warning signs, and the importance of community. Finally, we unpack a few cases from practice (anonymized) where support and guidance have both helped and turned suicidal situations around. Lisa can be found at: https://www.drlisafirestone.com/about-lisa-firestone/ Her resources and association can be found here: https://www.glendon.org/ A fantastic e-course that Lisa recommends in the interview can be found here: https://ecourse.psychalive.org/ I hope you enjoy this episode with an insightful and experienced guest.

In this week's episode, host Laura Reagan, LCSW-C, a trauma therapist, consultant and coach, talks about Attachment Styles and how they show up in our lives. In this episode you will hear Laura talk about:  What is Attachment?  How does Attachment develop?  What are the 4 Attachment styles?  How does Attachment show up in our lives?  Historical context of Attachment over the last 100 years    Resources for this Episode:   Dr. Robert T. Muller's book, Trauma and the Struggle to Open U Therapy Chat Interview with Dr. Robert T. Muller  Lisa Ferentz/s workbook, Letting Go of Self Destructive Behaviors: A Workbook of Hope & Healing  Dr. Janina Fisher's book, Healing the Fragmented Selves of Trauma Survivors: Overcoming Self-Alienation  10 Most Popular Therapy Chat Episodes on Trauma, Dissociation and Attachment  Episodes Linked from above:   10. Episode 144: How Does Our Attachment Style Affect Our Relationships? With Stuart Fensterheim, LCSW  9. Episode 198: Chaos, Conflict, Secrecy: Abusive/Dysfunctional Family Dynamics with Sharon Martin, LCSW  8. Episode 134: It's Not Always Depression, So What Is It? with Hilary Jacobs Hendel, LCSW  7: Episode 204: Learning To Be Kind To Ourselves with Dr. Jane Tornatore  6. Episode 159: Understanding Polyvagal Theory with Deb Dana, LCSW  5. Episode 191: Understanding Childhood Emotional Neglect with Dr. Jonice Webb  4. Episode 202: Inherited Family Trauma with Mark Wolynn  3. Episode 194: Childhood Trauma and the Mind/Body Connection with Dr. Gabor Maté  2. Episode 212: All About Dissociation - 4 Episode Compilation including interviews with Kathy Steele, LCSW and Dr. Dick Schwartz   1. Episode 111: Relationships and Childhood Emotional Neglect with Dr. Jonice Webb  Healthline Article on Avoidant Attachment  Healthline Article on Disorganized Attachment  CPTSD Foundation Article on Anxious Attachment  E-Course from Dr. Daniel Siegel and Dr. Lisa Firestone on Attachment  Michelle Farris's Blog with information on Codependency   Sharon Martin's website with her books, blog posts and more on Codependency and Perfectionism  Dr. Jonice Webb's Childhood Emotional Neglect Website  Nedra Tawwab's book Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself.  Additional Links:  Leave a message with a question to be included in a future episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/traumachatpod  Follow Trauma Chat on Instagram: www.instagram.com/traumachatpod  Follow Trauma Therapy Coaching & Consulting on Facebook: www.facebook.com/traumatherapyconsulting   Get more information on Trauma Chat at: www.traumachatpod.com. Sign up for the email list to stay in touch and receive a free gift!  New website coming soon: www.traumatherapistnetwork.com - a community for finding information, resources and help for trauma. Sign up for the email list to be notified when the website goes live and receive a free gift!  To listen to Laura's other podcast, Therapy Chat, go to: www.therapychatpodcast.com   If you like Trauma Chat please go to iTunes and leave a rating and review and subscribe to receive each episode as soon as it comes out.  Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - https://petebailey.net/audio 

Let me ask you a question for you to reflect on… When you look at yourself in the mirror do you like what you see? On a scale of 1-10, how much do you love yourself?Let me say this… The issues you are dealing with today in your relationships although you might blame everything on the other person, the truth of the matter is that the issue was deep rooted in you during your most formative years. Just watch your reaction when you are frustrated, upset, or sad. Your tendency is to react like that child you were at the time you were hurt the most. If you suffered some kind of abuse at age 9 well then now as an adult when you experience various negative emotions you have the tendency to act out like 9 year old. You might scream, throw tantrums, isolate yourself, stonewall, spew hateful words, or even become aggressive. Once again these are learned behaviors that you acquired growing up as a child.Interesting enough, Solomon wrote “ train up a child in the way that he should go so that when he is older he wont depart from it (Prov 22:6). Notice he states train up a child and not an adolescent…a child. You see the mind of a child especially during the first 7 years of life is in its most receptive, pliable, and impressionable state. Perhaps one of your parents was abusive toward you growing up and now you have engaged in a relationship someone who is equally abusive or even worse. 75% of all people have a tendency to end up in a relationship with someone that is like their worst parent. They seem to gravitate towards abusive people because it has become their normal. Dr. Lisa Firestone a clinical psychologist once said that we all have a “critical inner voice,” which acts like a cruel coach inside our heads that tells us we are worthless or undeserving of happiness. This coach is shaped from painful childhood experiences and critical attitudes we were exposed to early in life as well as feelings our parents had about themselves. While these attitudes can be hurtful, over time, they have become engrained in us. As adults, we may fail to see them as an enemy, instead accepting their destructive point of view as our own.Self-worth is believing that you’re fundamentally worthy which is different to self-esteem because self-esteem is feeling good, or confident, about yourself.Without self-worth, self-esteem is shallow and unstable. Can you have self-esteem without self-worth? Yes. Just look at narcissists. They exude self-esteem (or self-confidence) so much so that it’s toxic to other people. But the issue here is that they don’t possess self-worth. Their narcissism is a mask or defense mechanism against the tremendous feelings of unworthiness that they carry inside. (In psychology, this is called reaction-formation.)So, you see, self-worth is something we need to learn and strengthen, for without it, we become like doormats or narcissists.So you might be asking yourself at this point if you have self-worth issues. Well see if any of the following descriptors sound like you:You struggle to set strong personal boundariesYou suffer from constant self-doubtYou’re cynical about the value of what you doYou struggle to believe that anyone could really love youYou can’t accept compliments without feeling embarrassed/skepticalYou always put other’s needs above your own (i.e., you have a martyr complex)You settle for less in relationships and jobs thinking it’s ‘the best you can do’You value other people’s opinions above your ownYou always feel a sense of anxiety and tension around othersYou are scared of sharing your authentic self with the worldYou let others walk over or mistreat youDo you feel like a victim or behave like a beggarYou struggle to speak up and be assertive about your needsWe develop low self-worth for two reasons:Due to our childhood traumas and core woundsTo protect ourselves against what we fearIn a nutshell, low self-worth is a product of fear and a fundamental misunderstanding about who we are.The mindset that we have regarding our worth has been engrained in us through repetition. Just like my client whose father repeatedly told her she was a worthless. And therefore through repetition we must recreate who we truly are. As a believer I teach others to remind themselves consistently of who they are in the Lord. I have them make a list of those words that resonate with them.I am a child of God, fearfully and wonderfully made, I am His righteousness, His masterpiece. I am an heir and joint heir with Christ. He knows the plans that He has for me, they’re for good and not for evil, they’re to give me a hope and a future. He will never leave me nor forsake for He loves me with an everlasting love. I am His and He is mine. Such heart felt affirmations have the power to bring forth true transformation.The first step to breaking free from low self-worth is being able to identify whether or not this is your struggle. Go to the show notes and review the low self-worth descriptors and evaluate yourself. Be honest. Keep in mind that you can only work with a truth and not with a lie.

Empty relationships are crippling. Often they are one of the first things people mention when asked why they feel alone.. so how can they be avoided? Join Seth and Isaiah and the read and react to “7 Behaviors That Ruin a Relationship”, an article written Lisa Firestone of Psychology Today that dives into the causes of such relationship. (https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/compassion-matters/201608/7-behaviors-ruin-relationship%3Famp)

Scientific studies are increasingly showing just how good gratitude is for our mental and physical health. In this episode of Why Do We, we explore the many magical ways we can benefit from practicing more thankfulness as well as some techniques for connecting with our feelings of appreciation. Dr. Lisa Firestone weighs in on how... Read more » The post Ep 4: Why Do We Feel Happier When We’re Grateful? appeared first on PsychAlive.

On this week's episode of Finding Her, Julia announces her month long podcast extravaganza of self sabotaging behaviors. First, she delivers an educational and informative episode laying down the foundation to what attachment theory is including each of the four styles. It is important to understand what style of attachment we developed as infants because the attachment theory slides into our adult lives. It impacts our view of ourselves, relationships with friends and or romantic partners as well as self prophecies and self sabotage.  Julia shares some personal information about what style she thinks she might be. Here on Finding Her, all research has been used and read on air to inform the community through topics that can aid in our journeys of self discovery. The attachment style you developed as a child based on your relationship with caregiver and or parent does not define your way of loving another human in your adult life. It helps as a tool to uncover ways you are defending yourself from getting too close and being emotionally connected. With this information you can work towards forming an earned secure attachment (story of Julia’s life). When a secure attachment is established our self sabotaging behaviors fade as our view of ourselves become more solidified and reinforces a positive mindset. Resources for today's show: Lisa Firestone, Ph.D.  Attached by Amir Levine and Racheal F. Heller  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/findingher/message

Do you have critical voices in your head? Thoughts that tell you that you’re not good enough, worthy enough, attractive enough, lovable enough or smart enough to succeed in life? Welcome to the Inner Critical World. Many of us have adopted these voices from parents or other people from our past, and these critical inner voices keep us from fulfilling our full potential. Now, there’s a way to take charge over your negative thoughts and live a life of freedom and triumph, through the use of Voice Therapy, as pioneered by esteemed psychologist Lisa Firestone and her distinguished father, psychologist Robert Firestone. Here are some tips: Identify the Voice: In a journal or tablet give it a name, maybe the critical inner voice a name, perhaps, “Loveless Lucy (you’ll never find love),” or “Broke Bob (you will never make money),” and even draw a figure representing it. Recognize that this critical voice may be temporarily in your head, but it is not you. Talk Back to the Voice: Tell the voice to “Get out.”   Say to it, “I am lovable and will find love.” “I can be rich in both material and spiritual ways.” The more you talk back to the critical voices in a firm, yet strong way, the more you can diminish their influence in your mind. Realize the Myth of the Friendly Critical Voice: At first when you start to separate yourself from the negative thoughts, part of your mind will feel uncomfortable and even lonely. After all, these self-defeating thoughts have been with you for many years; you may even weirdly see them as friends. But they are not friends or friendly; they only want your demise. Tell yourself that these thoughts are your enemies, and that you will banish them from your mind forever. Find Your Personal Meaning: One of the best ways to banish critical inner voices is to find a personal passion or mission that drives you. Maybe, you want to help animals, children, or the homeless. Perhaps, you want to write a book, start a business, develop a new technological advance. Or, you simply want to be a great parent, spouse, or friend. Whatever your personal meaning is, focus on that, and you will find your mind growing stronger with life-affirming, positive, and loving thoughts. Extend Loving Energy Without Expectation: One of the greatest antidotes to fear and sadness is to extend loving energy without expectation. Be kind to others—smile, compliment them, help them in practical matters. Be a good listener, donate, give advice if asked. When you love others without expecting anything in return, you liberate yourself from the fear of being rejected or criticized. Love simply flows from you outwardly and returns to you in the same way. There is good news: You can master your critical inner voices and live free of their influence. Take control of your mind, and the rest of your life will be cheery, joyful, and loving. Your effort will create effortlessness as you live the life you were meant to live.

LISTENER’S QUESTION: “First of all, thank you so much for doing the podcast. I have been learning so much about relationships and how to better improve my own. My question is about family and parents. Some background on my situation. I have told my very religious parents that I am moving out of the house. My boyfriend and I have found a place together and decided that our next step in our very committed relationship is to live together. I am 30 years old. My parents (mostly my mother) had a fit. She went on and on about how I am not “doing things the right way” and that she and everyone in her family disapproves. I told her that I was confident in my decision and I understand that she will not approve, but it is my decision. I also told her I never meant to hurt her. She has been crying and posting a lot of religious content on her social media. She’s also been posting sad photos of her looking upset. I see that this is emotional manipulation and this is something I have had to deal with my whole life, hence the final push to move and get some space from my family. So my question is, what is the best way to deal with emotional manipulative parents? “ (Please listen to the podcast episode or read the transcript to hear explanations, stories and examples.) MANIPULATION: WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT? Manipulation is the act of trying to get someone to do something consciously or subconsciously. At what point do we call behavior persuasive/influential or manipulative? There is a range from having a healthy influence to toxic manipulation, and it is a matter of degrees. For example: Someone arguing their perspective and trying to get their partner to see their side. Or a teenager who wants to go out on a school night and is trying to convince his parents into letting him go out. Or an attorney who is attempting to persuade the jury in a particular direction. The line is usually crossed when a person is using guilt, force, or power to control someone else. Unfortunately, people often resort to control tactics when they are scared and afraid. They don’t trust that someone will engage with them in a safe way, so they get aggressive, pushy, and critical. Or even worse, they use mental distortion and emotional exploitation to gain power and control. When people grow up in particularly unhealthy and painful environments, they often learn to cope in dysfunctional ways. When these patterns take hold in more extreme cases, people can develop personality disorders and mental health issues.   TYPES OF MANIPULATION: In the article, 12 Failures of Highly Manipulative People,  by Preston Ni, he offers several types of manipulation. Here are a few (please read the article for more information): “Negative Manipulation. Designed to gain superiority by causing the victim to feel inferior, inadequate, insecure, and/or self-doubting. Positive Manipulation. Designed to bribe the victim emotionally to win favors, concessions, sacrifices, and/or commitments. Deception and Intrigue. Designed to distort the perception of the victim for easier control. Strategic Helplessness. Designed to exploit the victim’s good will, guilty conscience, sense of duty and obligation, or protective and nurturing instinct. Hostility and Abuse. Designed to dominate and control the victim through overt aggression.” by Preston Ni HOW TO DEAL WITH MANIPULATIVE BEHAVIOR (2 OF 6): 1. Identify The Manipulative Behavior: If something feels annoying, icky, or uncomfortable during an interaction, there is probably a good reason. If you reacting, feeling guilty, defensive, etc. you are caught in the manipulation. Write out the interaction. This will help you identify the manipulation. Then, you can get more perspective and look at the dynamic more objectively. Naming it to tame it. With more clarity, you will be better able to deal with the manipulative behavior differently in the future. 2. Focus On Your Power, Strength, And Goodness Identify your intention. Recognize your rights, (to be treated with respect, to have your own thoughts, feelings, and preference, a right to make choices, a right to say ‘no” without feeling guilt). Know your needs. Work on your self-esteem. Improve your self-image. Recognize your worth, goodness, and strengths. Stay tuned for the next episode for the next four tips. MENTIONED: 12 Failures of Highly Manipulative People, by Preston Ni (article) ERP 015: DO YOU HAVE A “UNITY” OR “JOURNEY” MINDSET IN RELATIONSHIP? (podcast) ERP 162: HOW TO KNOW IF YOU ARE WITH A NARCISSIST AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT – DR. LISA FIRESTONE (podcast) ERP 121: HOW TO GET AN UNSUPPORTIVE PARENT ONBOARD (podcast) Photo by Nadine Shaabana on Unsplash (photo credit) TRANSCRIPT: Click on this link to access the transcript for this episode:   If you have a topic you would like me to discuss, please reach out to me. Here is my contact information. Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship. I would really appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here. Thank you! ❤ If you are interested in developing new skills to overcome relationship challenges, please consider taking the Connected Couple Program or engaging in relationship coaching work with me.

In relationship, when we have a concern or an issue about something (as it relates to something our partner is doing that is bothering, upsetting, or offending us), we will likely want to: Point out and identify what your partner is doing wrong. Tell them how you don’t like what they are doing. Describe how their behavior is not okay. Illustrate how what they are doing is unfair or not good. In response, your partner will likely dispute your claims and perspective to defend their position. While your partner cares deeply about what you are experiencing and feeling, they care less about your judgement and evaluation of them. When in conflict, it is easy to focus more on your partner’s behavior and reactions. However, we often overlook our behavior and interactions. Or sometimes, we think reacting is the only way to get our partner’s attention. Almost as if to say “the only way my partner listens to me is when I scream and shout.” (Please listen to the podcast episode or read the transcript to hear explanations, stories and examples.) One of the biggest shifts that I experienced in my relationship journey (there have been several) is when I shifted my focus from what my partner was doing wrong to looking at my behavior…and taking full responsibility for my experience. When I made this decision, I had been around the block enough to know that participating in the negative-reactive cycle was only going to contribute to more pain and disconnect. Besides, I cannot control my partner’s behavior or reactions. All I can do is be responsible for my feelings, reactions, needs, and boundaries. How often do we ask the question…”How lovable am I being?” To be clear, I am not talking about your deserving of love. I am talking about how you are participating in the dance you and your partner are creating together. In Ann Smith’s article, “Love and Love-Ability,” she talks about how our childhood impacts our ability to engage in love and receive love. She also affirms our innate lovability by saying: “Being lovable is inherent. It is not earned and it is not dependent on the approval of another person. Whether you are alone or in a secure relationship, you are still lovable. You are forever and always lovable. Even if a bad childhood led you to feel unloved and unworthy, you are still lovable. Even if you feel ashamed due to past failures and mistakes, you are still lovable. Even if you have been rejected or abandoned by someone, you are still lovable. You possess the capacity to attach to others and to receive love from others even when you feel that no one loves you.” by Ann Smith When you look at your relationship, how do you measure success? What matters to you? Being emotionally connected (you and your partner can count on each other and feel a sense of closeness) Satisfied (a sense of fulfillment) Happy (experience joy, play, and laughter together) Healthy sex life (time for sexual intimacy, passion, excitement) Companionship (enjoy being together and work well together) Kindness and respect (understanding, care, and consideration) How does your behavior contribute to your relationship success? What happens when it is hard to contribute positively to the interactions with your partner, especially when in conflict? There are so many things that get in the way: Fear Insecure attachment feelings Projection Defensive patterns (like criticism, blame, and judgment) Resentment Old injury and trauma Fantasy bond In Dr. Lisa Firestone’s article, “Just Be Kind: The Only Relationship Advice You’ll Ever Need,” she talks about the “fantasy bond,” which is where couples: “They start to overstep each other’s boundaries, replace substance with form, and diminish real, personal interactions. Although it isn’t a conscious process, when a couple forms this type of fantasy, they stop engaging in small acts of kindness or even showing care and concern for each other. Without realizing it, couples form a fantasy bond in order to feel a sense of safety. However, what they end up feeling is resentment and frustration. Instead of seeing their partner as someone they chose, they may feel like their partner is someone they’re stuck with. The behavior between the couple deteriorates. One partner may become withholding or controlling. Both can become more nitpicky, critical, and less accepting of their partner’s individuality and freedom. While the quality of the relationship may be deteriorating, a fantasy bond still offers an impression of unity that gives us a certain sense of security. When we’ve formed this type of bond, being kind to our partner actually threatens to disrupt the sense of safety we experience: It forces us to acknowledge our partner as a separate person. ” by Dr. Lisa Firestone HOW TO BE MORE LOVABLE 1. Be Kind: “Positive sentiment override” versus “Bad Memories” (referencing Dr. John Gottman’s book “The Seven Principles For Making Marriage Work”). Be tolerant with each other’s flaws. Notice a time where you can help out. Show care and concern in a way that hits home from your partner (the platinum rule) 2. Share Vulnerability & Reveal More Fully: When something is important to you, try to help your partner understand you and your experience better. If you bottle it up, it will build resentment and often make it harder to deal with. Being vulnerable often feels scary and terrifying. Being open allows for your partner to be able to care for you and love you better. Stay tuned for the Part Two.   MENTIONED: ERP 125: How Kindness Can Strengthen Your Love – Part One (podcast) The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country’s Foremost Relationship Expert Just Be Kind: The Only Relationship Advice You’ll Ever Need by Dr. Lisa Firestone (article) Love and Love-Ability by Ann Smith (article) Photo by Miranda Wipperfurth on Unsplash (photo credit)   TRANSCRIPT: Click on this link to access the transcript for this episode: If you have a topic you would like me to discuss, please contact me by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button here. Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship. Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here.   Thank you! ❤   If you are interested in developing new skills to overcome relationship challenges, please consider taking the Connected Couple Program or engaging in relationship coaching work with me.

Dr Lisa Firestone, is a clinical psychologist, author, and the Director of Research and Education for the Glendon Association. She studies suicide and violence as well as couples and family relations. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, she represents the Glendon Association at national and international conferences in the areas of suicide assessment and prevention, parenting, couple relations and Voice Therapy. In collaboration with Dr. Robert Firestone, her studies resulted in the development of the Firestone Assessment of Self-Destructive Thoughts (FAST)and the Firestone Assessment of Violent Thoughts (FAVT). Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, and is the co-author (with Robert Firestone and Joyce Catlett) of Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice, Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion, and Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships. (APA books) Dr Firestone speaks frequently at conferences including the APA, the International Association of Forensic Psychology, International Association of Suicide Prevention, the Department of Defense and many others. She has also appeared in more than 300 radio, TV, and print interviews including the BBC, CBC, NPR, the Los Angeles Times, Psychology Today, Men's Health and O Magazine.

GUEST: LISA FIRESTONE, PHD Lisa Firestone, PhD is Director of Research and Education with the Glendon Association. She is the author of numerous articles and chapters and co-author of Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice and Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: the Wisdom of Psychotherapy, most recently Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships (APA books) Dr Firestone is a practicing clinical psychologist. (Please listen to the podcast episode or read the transcript to hear explanations, stories and examples.) Dr. Lisa Firestone wrote In a Relationship with a Narcissist? What You Need to Know About Narcissistic Relationships. I highly recommend reading it, if you have concerns about narcissism in your relationship.   LISTEN TO THE EPISODE TO LEARN ABOUT: Narcissism: Narcissistic traits and tendencies. Types of narcissism. The flip side of narcissism. How narcissism is often taught by a narcissist parent. How attachment plays a role. All or nothing thinking and narcissism. “It is important for the partner with narcissistic traits to begin to recognize, they don’t have to be special to deserve love, attention, and care.” Dr. Lisa Firestone How does narcissism negatively impact relationship: The relationship development and process (the beginning of the relationship versus the more established relationship) What the relationship dynamic typically looks like with a partner with narcissistic traits. The role of projection in relationship. How to work with the inner critical voice, and the importance of a realistic and compassionate voice. How to deal with a narcissistic partner: Identify your needs and wants proactively and specifically. Work with your anger. Recognize when your anger has significant charge, and possibly ask the question “What about this situation activates so much anger in me?” Be willing to address and confront your partner with the intention to develop more understanding and cooperation. “You have a lot of power to change your relationship, but you have zero power to change your partner”. Dr. Lisa Firestone How to improve the relationship dynamic, when narcissism is at play: Recognize problematic relationship dynamics (it may be important to get support from a trained professional to assist in this process). Explore deeper fears, needs, and longings together (it may be important to get support from a trained professional to assist in this process). Promote and develop empathy together (it may be important to get support from a trained professional to assist in this process).   MENTIONED: In a Relationship with a Narcissist? What You Need to Know About Narcissistic Relationships, by Dr. Lisa Firestone PsychAlive (to Dr. Lisa Firestone’s programs and courses) Adult attachment Interview (research article) Self Under Siege (book) Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (book) Sex And Love In Intimate Relationships (book)   TRANSCRIPT:   Click on this link to access the transcript for this episode:  If you have a topic you would like me to discuss, please contact me by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button here. Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship. Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here. Thank you!  If you are interested in developing new skills to overcome relationship challenges, please consider taking the Connected Couple Program or engaging in relationship coaching work with me.

The 48 Hour Challenge is back! We gathered show topic suggestions from our audience, threw them into a word randomizer, and ended up with “self-acceptance”. From there, our challenge was to research, write, and record a brand new episode in 48 hours straight (including sleep). Did we do it? Well, give it a listen and find out.   Along the way we talk to clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Firestone and author & speaker Lisa Jakub. Both of whom help us to understand why self-acceptance can be challenging, what the rewards of doing the work are, and most importantly what are some tangible things you can put in practice today to get back to a life of more self-acceptance and less critical self-consciousness.   Plus, a new WTSdigs, where Nick also provides a musical solution. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at www.wheretheressmoke.co. GUESTS   Lisa Jakub Website: www.lisajakub.net Social Media: www.twitter.com/Lisa_Jakub www.facebook.com/LisaJakub108/ www.instagram.com/lisajakub108/   Check out Lisa’s next book, Not Just Me, out this week!   Dr Lisa Firestone www.drlisafirestone.com/ www.psychalive.org www.glendon.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/drlisafirestone *** WTSdigs Brett: MOVIE: Band Aid Nick: SONG: I Smile by Kirk Franklin   This was originally released on Feb 20, 2018 as an episode of Where There’s Smoke entitled, How You Are Who You Are (Self-Acceptance). Follow Where There’s Smoke on Facebook at www.facebook.com/exploreWTS, or as @exploreWTS on Twitter and Instagram. The *new* season of Where There’s Smoke launching in the fall of 2018. For updates you can subscribe to the podcast and/or the newsletter HERE.

In this bonus episode, Dr. Lisa Firestone walks us through the five steps of Voice Therapy, a theory developed by her father Dr. Robert Firestone. Then, you will hear audio from a real person going through the steps of Voice Therapy with Dr. Robert Firestone to help illustrate the process of Voice Therapy and the... Read more » The post Bonus Episode: Steps of Voice Therapy appeared first on PsychAlive.

In this episode of FEAR NOT, Ph.D and author of Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice, Lisa Firestone teaches us how to recognize untrue thoughts about ourselves and not accept them as facts.

The 48 Hour Challenge is back! We gathered show topic suggestions from our audience, threw them into a word randomizer, and ended up with “self-acceptance”. From there, our challenge was to research, write, and record a brand new episode in 48 hours straight (including sleep). Did we do it? Well, give it a listen and find out. Along the way we talk to clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Firestone and author & speaker Lisa Jakub. Both of whom help us to understand why self-acceptance can be challenging, what the rewards of doing the work are, and most importantly what are some tangible things you can put in practice today to get back to a life of more self-acceptance and less critical self-consciousness. Plus, a new WTSdigs, where Nick also provides a musical solution. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at www.wheretheressmoke.co. GUESTS Lisa Jakub Website: www.lisajakub.net Social Media: www.twitter.com/Lisa_Jakub www.facebook.com/LisaJakub108/ www.instagram.com/lisajakub108/ Check out Lisa’s next book, Not Just Me, out this week!   Dr Lisa Firestone www.drlisafirestone.com/ www.psychalive.org www.glendon.org Twitter: https://twitter.com/drlisafirestone   If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out Support WTS.com for our Patreon campaign. Also, help others discover the show by LEAVING AN APPLE PODCAST REVIEW! Thx. * * * WTSdigs Brett: MOVIE: Band AidNick: SONG: I Smile by Kirk Franklin DOWNLOAD & LISTEN directly from Apple Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/wts-itunes. If you dig the show, please take a moment to rate & review it on iTunes Find us on Pocket Casts here: http://pca.st/smoke. Also Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, Soundcloud, and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Episodes are also available at www.wheretheressmoke.co.   Connect with the show on Facebook: www.facebook.com/exploreWTS and Twitter: @exploreWTS.  

Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association and Senior Editor for the mental health website PsychAlive.org. She is the author of numerous articles and chapters and the co-author of several books including Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice, Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion, Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships and most recently The Self under Siege. Dr. Firestone is international trainer and speaker on: couple relationships, parenting, suicide, and violence prevention. She expert in the areas of suicide and violence and was involved in clinical training and applied research with her father Dr. Robert Firestone. In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include: How vulnerability will help your relationship by creating more intimacy. Cultivating vulnerability in yourself and your partner. Why it's important to ask for what you DO want rather than what you DON'T want. How to get in touch with your real feelings underneath anger. Creating an atmosphere of safety in your relationship to talk about feelings. And much more! Sign up for our 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge here: 14 Day Happy Couples Challenge Full Show Notes at http://idopodcast.com/106 Sponsors Talkspace: The online therapy company that believes that therapy should be affordable, confidential and convenient. Join over 500,000 people who have used Talkspace for online therapy with their licensed therapist. Get $30 off your first month when you visit Talkspace.com/IDO. Audible: Use the link below, and sign up for a free 30-day trial and one free audiobook download! You will have to enter your CC information, but you can just cancel the trial at the end of the month if you don’t like it and not pay a dime. There are a ton of great relationship audiobooks on Audible.com. Consider downloading The 5 Love Languages for your free download. Audibletrial.com/idopodcast If you love the show, please subscribe in iTunes and leave a review! It really helps, and allows us to keep bringing you these episodes each week! - Chase & Sarah e72d9uh5  

Welcome to episode 17 of the Sexology Podcast, today my guest is Dr. Lisa Firestone. In this episode, Dr. Firestone talks about the definition of a “Fantasy Bond”, childhood experiences that can affect your sexuality and the need for self-compassion around these issues.  Dr. Lisa Firestone is the Director of Research and Education at The Glendon Association. An accomplished and much requested lecturer, Dr. Firestone speaks at national and international conferences in the areas of couple relations, parenting, and suicide and violence prevention. Dr. Firestone has published numerous professional articles, and most recently was the co-author of Sex and Love in Intimate Relationships (APA Books, 2006), Conquer Your Critical Inner Voice (New Harbinger, 2002), Creating a Life of Meaning and Compassion: The Wisdom of Psychotherapy (APA Books, 2003) and The Self Under Siege (Routledge, 2012). In this episode, you will hear:   The definition of a “Fantasy Bond” How common it is for people to experience the Fantasy Bond Repeating destructive behaviours throughout different relationships Being able to experience healthy sexuality without acting out from your past Childhood experiences that can affect your sexuality Identifying if you're reacting in a fantasy bond as opposed to reacting authentically The need for some people to have certain fantasies to be aroused The importance of being vulnerable with your partner in a relationship Overcoming the shame that not being vulnerable can create Why both partners in a relationship need to be authentic with each other Voice Therapy – How it works and its similarities to Narrative Therapy The need for self-compassion and not be too self-critical  Resources https://www.psychalive.org https://www.sexologypodcast.com lfirestone@glendon.org http://drlisafirestone.com

It is a time of caution; it is okay to question a possible treatment option. Not saying using Botox for depression is good or bad just that a lot more information is required.  A lot more. Also in the show for those of you with GAD a look at worry journals; take it from me, analog is the way to go. If you're having suicidal thoughts, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline for immediate help: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Resources Mentioned: CBS News Video Clip on Botox Used for Depression CBS News.com story about the treatment. Lisa Firestone on Psychology Today on Living a Less Stressful Life Talkspace and Reconciling Religion and Therapy Grab a cheap journal and then download the Anxiety BC Worry Script Worry Patterns: A Workbook for Observing and Dismantling Worries by J.J. Young Lindsey Kramer Write It Down, Let It Go: A Worry Relief Journal by Chronicle Books, LLC Chloe Brotheridge The Anxiety Solution: A Quieter Mind, a Calmer Mind, for those that don't have time to read there is an Amazon/Audible 5 hour version of the book. Chloe is an hypnotherapist and has a blog and website to support the book and her practice. There are a lot of pop-ups for the free mp3. If you can get to the blog section there is good information regarding anxiety issues.   Disclaimer:  Links to other sites are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute endorsements. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health disorder. This podcast is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Camille Sanzone talks about “Aging Gracefully.” Prepare to learn a little and laugh a lot, as she shares her brand of humor and plays relevant music, like the riotous Baby Boomers’ version of “Born to be Wild” with the parody “Bored, Tubby, Mild” - and then the sentimental “Every Passing Year” sung by Lisa Firestone. All of it is aimed at encouraging us to not take getting older so seriously. By developing a healthier attitude, she says we may grow older…but we don’t have to get OLD.This show is broadcast live on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Throughout the Bible, we read of the subtle power of small things. In I Kings, the prophet Elijah sent his servant to look for a rain cloud seven times. At last, the servant said he saw a little cloud as small as a man’s hand coming up from the sea. Elijah told him to hurry, because the rain was coming. Sure enough in only a moment, “the sky grew dark with clouds and wind, and a heavy rain fell.” Proverbs speaks of the wisdom of tiny ants, the cunning of tiny hyraxes making their homes in rocky crags, the organization of migrating locusts, and the agility of lizards, making their way into kings’ palaces. Jesus taught that the tiny mustard seed could grow into the largest of plants. Though only a youth, David the shepherd boy was able to conquer the mighty Goliath. Therefore, let these words of Lisa Firestone’s be our prayer today: “Though I be small, God, give me the grace to be love’s beacon while I’m in this place. Help me be all I can for the human race. Use me, Spirit, though I be so very, very small.”

What do you get when you combine the sensual with The Divine? Or merge impeccably crafted piano with world music, commercial pop and sultry groove? Today's guest, Lisa Firestone! We'll hear music from her debut release, Lake June in Winter, which showcases the emotional journey: raw, vulnerable, whimsical, sexy, feminine, strong, hopeful, soulful, smart and altogether very human.