Podcasts about Positive psychology

Dr. Paul Jenkins welcomes Marty Hofmann to this episode of Live On Purpose Radio to discuss a powerful concept: killing complacency. Marty Hofmann, author of the book "Kill Complacency," joins Dr. Paul in a conversation about intentionally creating the life you love by avoiding the passive acceptance of the status quo. Marty's insights draw from his own journey and highlight how complacency can quietly sabotage our lives, leading us to live on autopilot rather than with purpose. Learn more about Marty Hofmann and his work at killcomplacency.com.   Together, Dr. Paul and Marty explore how to break free from the drift of everyday life by making intentional choices. They introduce three "sacred questions" that serve as a guide to making decisions that align with your goals, being mindful of what your future self might advise. Marty shares his framework of the seven F's—Faith, Family, Fitness, Finance, Friends, Future Self, and Fun—as a comprehensive approach to living a meaningful and balanced life.   For those who find themselves too caught up in the whirlwind of daily routines, this episode serves as a timely reminder that life is not a rehearsal. Tune in to discover practical strategies for making small, consistent changes that can lead to significant transformations. Dr. Paul and Marty emphasize the importance of discipline, course correction, and especially the role of 'fun' in living a well-rounded life. If you're ready to reclaim your life from complacency, this conversation is your call to action. Visit the podcast at Live On Purpose Radio to engage more deeply and make a conscious choice to live a life on purpose.

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul Jenkins invites Dr. David Schramm, a family science professor and author of the book Happy Hacks: 101 Science-Backed Ways to Boost Happiness, Reduce Stress, and Build a More Meaningful Life, to discuss some practical strategies for enhancing happiness. Dr. Dave shares insights from his years of research and explains how to break down the science of happiness into simple, actionable steps that anyone can incorporate into their daily life.   Dr. Paul and Dr. Dave engage in a heartfelt conversation about the different levels of happiness, from fleeting pleasures to deeper engagements and purpose. Dr. Dave offers inspiring anecdotes about how finding purpose and contributing to others' well-being can significantly impact one's own happiness. They also discuss how simple actions, like letting sunlight hit your face in the morning, can be foundational to improving your life incrementally.   Listeners are encouraged to view happiness not merely as a pursuit of pleasure but as a series of small, intentional actions that create a conducive environment for joy, resilience, and meaningful connections. Dr. Paul also shares about the positives platform, inviting listeners to explore it at liveonpurposeradio.com/positives as a resource for enhancing their happiness journey. Together, they show that with simple hacks and an outward mindset, happiness can become a sustainable part of everyday life.   Learn more about Dr. David Schramm at his website and tune in for specific tips that can help you live—and love—a more purpose-driven life.

Episode #97 :Raizel Schusterman is a certified Positive Psychology practitioner and ICF-certified life coach. Combining Torah values with positive psychology, she helps individuals and couples live more meaningful lives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠apositivecoach.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks you to our sponsor! Miriam Brieger of Sarnocoaching, Miriam offers courses that include step by step guidance on the Sarno method & anxiety techniques. You can begin her Sarno course today and begin healing now iyH! Make sure to take advantage of a special for listeners of this podcast and get $75 off the womens course!. Use code RS75. And $50 off the teen and men's course. Use code RS50. Valid until - Aug 26 You can sign up via her website Sarnocoaching.com and you will get immediate access to the course delivered to your inbox so you can begin your course immediately. Miriam also offers a VIP 6-week private coaching program for those who want more personalized support. You can explore everything she offers at sarnocoaching.com. Or by calling her hotline at 7183039987. You can emailinfo@mbsarnocoaching.com if you have any questions.Check out our sponsor OKclarity.com OKclarity.com is THE place for any Jew - no matter how frum or religious you are - to find an excellent therapist, psychiatrist, coach, or nutritionist. And it's completely free for you to use! OKCLARITY.com's professionals are vetted and have extensive experience working with the Jewish community. Yes, you can even find me there! If you're in the market for a therapist, coach, nutritionist, psychiatrist, or the like - you want to check them out. If you don't find what you're looking for, they have a concierge service where you complete a short form and they will personally match you. Important side note! If you are a wellness professional, I highly recommend joining their directory. Their team is amazing and I've received referrals immediately! In Episode 97, The Parenting Conversation, I sit down with Shifra Klein for a simple, honest conversation between two mothers about parenting. We talk about the challenges that come with raising children, the things we sometimes forget along the way, and the importance of looking at ourselves as we navigate parenting. Shifra recently launched a new workshop for parents, and this conversation touches on many of the ideas behind it. No rocket science, no perfect answers, just two mothers talking openly about the very real, sometimes complicated, and always meaningful journey of parenting.Follow Shifra on Instagram @shifraklein

How can #creatives use #AI to #becomemore productive without letting AI take over the #creativeprocess?     Dr. Albert Bramante, Ph.D. #TalentAgent, #Psychology Professor, #Author of "Rise Above the Script", shares #practicaltips and strategies for using #ChatGPT, Claude, #GoogleGemini, and Perplexity as tools for brainstorming, research, writing, and #productivity—while keeping your own voice, stories, experience, and creativity at the centre. Plus, we explore the growing concerns around AI dependence, #AIrelationships, synthetic intimacy, social media, loneliness, and our changing communication skills. This powerful conversation asks us to consider where AI belongs in our lives—and where #healthyboundaries need to remain. About Albert Bramante, Ph.D.:For over 20 years, Albert has helped performers, educators, and creators #breakthroughfear and self-doubt—whether that's  #impostersyndrome, self-sabotage, or believing they're not “enough”—using a unique combination of #psychology, #hypnosis, #NLP, and practical tech skills. As a professor, talent agent, and certified hypnotist, Albert's mission aligns with making change fun, actionable, and, yes, easy for creatives. He also teaches coaches and creators how to harness AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude to simplify content creation and cut down overwhelm.Learn more and connect with Dr. Albert now at:https://bramanteartists.com/https://linktr.ee/albertbramante#ArtificialIntelligence #AIForCreatives #AIProductivity #AIClarity #AIAndCreativity #HumanConnection #HumanTouch #CreativeMindset #PerformanceMindset #ContentCreation #AIWriting #PromptEngineering  #ClaudeAI #PerplexityAI #AIAndMentalHealth #DigitalWellbeing #AIEthics #AIAndTheFuture #CreativeEmpowerment #SelfTrust #AuthenticContent #PersonalBranding #Creators_____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://calendar.app.google/ycNkS9obhoQhiYXM6

In this episode, Dr. Paul Jenkins uncovers the unexpected strength found in simply saying 'I don't know.' While this phrase is often seen as a weakness or a lack of confidence, Dr. Paul encourages listeners to embrace it as a starting point for humility and open-mindedness. By acknowledging our inability to predict the future, we create a mental space that allows us to respond more thoughtfully to our feelings and reduce anxiety. This space also empowers us to make choices instead of reacting based on unfounded predictions.   Embracing 'I don't know' also reveals our capability to handle whatever comes our way, tapping into our innate resilience. Drawing from Dr. Susan Jeffers' notion that most fears stem from the belief that we 'can't handle' something, Dr. Paul challenges this limiting belief with evidence from our past victories over adversity. Pain and challenge, he explains, do not equate to failure but are part of our human experience, pushing us to learn and grow in ways we may not initially appreciate.   Dr. Paul introduces the concept of metacognition, thinking about our own thinking, as a tool for positive change. Recognizing that our practiced thoughts can become habitual, he highlights the value of intentional thinking practices to reprogram our minds. The episode welcomes listeners to explore the Emotional Freedom Challenge, a free opportunity to develop and exercise this cognitive skill, creating more empowerment and emotional resilience.   Ultimately, accepting 'I don't know' as a path to possibility allows us to stop rehearsing undesirable futures and positions us to handle whatever reality brings. It's about trusting our capacity to grow and learn, thus choosing a powerful, purposeful stance toward life's uncertainties.

Text your thoughts and questions!Do you ever have a routine that looks great on paper but somehow feels disconnected, mechanical, or difficult to stick with? Maybe you have the right systems in place, but you're moving through them like a checklist instead of feeling genuinely engaged with what you're doing.The structure of your routine matters, but structure alone isn't always enough to create lasting change. When your habits start to feel hollow or you're struggling to stay consistent, the missing piece may not be more discipline or a better system—it may be meaning. The way you experience what you're doing can make all the difference.In this episode, Lisa explores the powerful difference between routines and rituals and why you need both to create habits and systems that actually work for you. She explains how routines provide the structure and consistency needed to build habits, while rituals add intention, meaning, and personal connection to the things you're already doing. You'll hear how small sensory cues, intentional transitions, and meaningful details can transform an ordinary routine into something you genuinely want to return to.Lisa also shares a real-life example of helping a client create a writing ritual, along with the personal rituals she uses for journaling and recording the podcast. You'll discover how to build rituals into routines you already have without adding unnecessary complexity, spending money, or starting over. The goal isn't to create a perfect ritual—it's to make what you're already doing feel more intentional, personal, and sustainable.This week, episode 326 of the Positively Living® Podcast explores the difference between rituals and routines and shares how adding meaning, mindfulness, and personalized cues to your existing habits can help you create systems that feel more like you.Key Takeaways:Learn the difference between a routine and a ritual and why both are important for sustainable habits.Discover how routines create structure, reduce decision fatigue, and build consistency.Understand how rituals add meaning and intention to the actions you're already taking.Recognize the signs that you may have routines without enough ritual—or meaningful intentions without enough structure.Learn why you don't need to create an entirely new practice to build a ritual.Discover how sensory cues like music, scent, lighting, and favorite tools can signal to your brain that it's time to shift into a particular activity.Explore how a writing ritual helped one of Lisa's clients transition from a busy workday into focused creative time.Learn how intentional transitions can help your brain recognize that you're moving from one type of work into another.Discover how Lisa uses a personalized ritual to make her monthly journaling practice more meaningful.Understand why rituals help you move from automatic to aware and from pushing through to being present.Learn how to identify one existing routine that could benefit from more meaning and intention.Discover how to use a brief intention to connect what you're doing with why it matters to you.Understand why your ritual should remain simple enough to survive busy and overwhelming seasons.Learn how your favorite tools and supplies can make an existing routine more enjoyable and personal without requiring a shopping spree.Explore how functionality, sustainability, and personal preference can all become part of a meaningful ritual.Discover how visual cues can help you transition between different types of work.Learn why the experience of doing something matters just as much as the steps required to accomplish it.Explore how small, intentional details can make your productivity systems feel more personalized and sustainable.Understand why routines help you get where you want to go, but rituals are what make those routines yours.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/Stop trying to fit into someone else's productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. 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"...Words can hurt or words can heal. Now more than ever, it's important that we use the #powerofwords to create and connect, rather than to divide and destroy...".-- Gail Dixon,  #Leader, #Speaker, #BestSellingAuthor, & #Founder of Heart's Voice Movement.    In this deeply meaningful conversation, Gail Dixon, founder of the Hearts Voice Movement, explores how to reconnect with your #innertruth, use language as a sacred tool, and move through life from #love rather than fear, anger, lack, or division.We talk about the power of #SelfTalk, #emotionalwounds, #difficultconversations, silence, boundaries, and what it really means to communicate #fromtheheart. Gail also shares why she believes there are “no others, only us” — and how living from this perspective can move us toward a more #compassionate, #connected, and #winwin world.If you've ever struggled with negative self-talk, painful words from others, #difficultrelationships, or knowing how to respond when someone comes at you with anger, this conversation offers a powerful invitation to pause, listen inward, and return to what your #heart knows to be true.  Learn more and connect with Gail now at: https://heartsvoicemovement.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaildixonmessaging/FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartsvoicemovementYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gaildixon6843 Plus, you can join Gail's FREE online "Gathering of Hearts" on the First Friday of each month at 12 pm EST by registering at:https://heartsvoicemovement.com/monthly#HeartVoice #HeartLedLiving #InnerVoice #ListenToYourHeart #PositiveSelfTalk #selftalkmatters #EmotionalHealing #HealingJourney #HeartLedCommunication #ConsciousCommunication #SpiritualAwakening #SpiritualGrowth #DivineGuidance #SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #HealthyBoundaries #LoveOverFear #InnerHealing #PersonalGrowth #MindfulCommunication #AuthenticLiving #ConsciousLiving #FindingYourPurpose #SpiritualJourney #GailDixon #wordsofwisdom _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness. Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://calendar.app.google/ycNkS9obhoQhiYXM6

Mental performance coach Stacy Ingram reveals why teen athletes with the most talent still hit a wall when they haven't trained the mental side.   Talent gets an athlete to the starting line, but mental toughness is what decides who's still standing at the finish. Dr. Andrew Fix sits down with Stacy, founder of Catalyst Mental Performance, to explore why so many young athletes build their entire mindset around results and what happens when injury, a slump, or the end of a season pulls that identity out from under them.   Ingram breaks down her IGNITE framework and explains why the difference between coaching and therapy matters more than most people realize. She and Fix dig into a question worth sitting with: what actually happens in your brain and body when the pressure is highest, and are you training for that moment or just hoping to survive it?   From free throw lines to final exams to high pressure moments at work, the conversation makes a compelling case that nervous system regulation and self-talk are skills, not personality traits. Ingram also gets honest about the gap between wanting to change and being ready to do the work, and what parents and coaches can do to spot the difference.   Whether you coach athletes, raise one, or just want to perform better under your own version of pressure, this episode offers a practical look at what separates those who thrive under pressure from those who crumble.   Quotes "Without the sport or like a big job you might have had or a career, if you don't know who you are as a person, you take that away and all of a sudden you have this huge gap of confidence because what made you you, at least in your mind, is gone." (12:54 | Stacy Ingram) "Therapy is really all about sort of how did you get here and looking a little bit more backwards, where coaching is all about how do like you're here, no matter how you got here, how do we move you forward?" (20:01 | Stacy Ingram) "We often aren't playing our best game when we're only focused on the score. And again, it doesn't mean we don't always want to win. Of course we want to win. But we want to do the things that give us the best chance." (34:37 | Stacy Ingram) "If you do nothing or implement nothing I teach you, nothing will change." (49:36 | Stacy Ingram) "Being intentional about our actions and our life instead of just letting things happen to us, kind of guiding that path and how we do that ourselves intentionally versus letting other people pick and choose it for us." (54:23 | Stacy Ingram) Connect with Stacy Ingram: Visit the Catalyst Mental Performance Website Follow the Catalyst Mental Performance on Facebook Stacy Ingram is a dedicated Mental Toughness coach specializing in empowering young athletes and performers to overcome the invisible barriers that often hinder their performance. With a focus on the mental side of the game, her programs are designed to equip athletes and performers with the cognitive tools and resilience needed for success both in sports/the arts and in everyday life. Programs are also available for teams, coaches, and parents. In addition, she coaches business leaders in Peak Performance, Team Dynamics, Change Management, Leadership, Culture, and more. In addition to Stacy's 30-year business career, she has specialized training in Mindset Coaching, Positive Psychology, the High Sensitivity Trait, Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Positive Intelligence (PQ), Neurofeedback and Hypnotherapy. Mito Red Light (5% off)   SideKick Tool   Movemate: Award-Winning Active Standing Board 15% off Promo Code: DRA15   RAD Roller   Revogreen   HYDRAGUN    Athletic Brewing 20% off: ANDREWF20     Connect with Physio Room: Visit the Physio Room Website Follow Physio Room on Instagram Follow Physio Room on Facebook Andrew's Personal Instagram Andrew's Personal Facebook     Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

"...Words can hurt or words can heal. Now more than ever, it's important that we use the #powerofwords to create and connect, rather than to divide and destroy...".-- Gail Dixon,  #Leader, #Speaker, #BestSellingAuthor, & #Founder of Heart's Voice Movement.    In this deeply meaningful conversation, Gail Dixon, founder of the Hearts Voice Movement, explores how to reconnect with your #innertruth, use language as a sacred tool, and move through life from #love rather than fear, anger, lack, or division.We talk about the power of #SelfTalk, #emotionalwounds, #difficultconversations, silence, boundaries, and what it really means to communicate #fromtheheart. Gail also shares why she believes there are “no others, only us” — and how living from this perspective can move us toward a more #compassionate, #connected, and #winwin world.If you've ever struggled with negative self-talk, painful words from others, #difficultrelationships, or knowing how to respond when someone comes at you with anger, this conversation offers a powerful invitation to pause, listen inward, and return to what your #heart knows to be true.  Learn more and connect with Gail now at: https://heartsvoicemovement.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaildixonmessaging/FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartsvoicemovementYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gaildixon6843 Plus, you can join Gail's FREE online "Gathering of Hearts" on the First Friday of each month at 12 pm EST by registering at:https://heartsvoicemovement.com/monthly#HeartVoice #HeartLedLiving #InnerVoice #ListenToYourHeart #PositiveSelfTalk #selftalkmatters #EmotionalHealing #HealingJourney #HeartLedCommunication #ConsciousCommunication #SpiritualAwakening #SpiritualGrowth #DivineGuidance #SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #HealthyBoundaries #LoveOverFear #InnerHealing #PersonalGrowth #MindfulCommunication #AuthenticLiving #ConsciousLiving #FindingYourPurpose #SpiritualJourney #GailDixon #wordsofwisdom _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness. Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://calendar.app.google/ycNkS9obhoQhiYXM6

In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul Jenkins is joined by Talia Riley, a speaker, communication strategist, leadership trainer, and author of the book 'Worthy Now'. Together, they explore the transformative power of recognizing one's intrinsic worth, rather than feeling the need to earn it through achievements or external validation.   Talia shares her personal journey of overcoming feelings of inadequacy and how she redefined her sense of self-worth by choosing to feel 'worthy now'. Drawing from her own experiences, including the challenges of motherhood and career, she speaks on how this mindset shift empowered her to embrace her imperfections and love herself fully. Her book outlines 'The Seven Commitments to SOAR', which provides actionable steps for personal and professional leadership.   Dr. Paul and Talia dive deep into the crucial distinction between being worthy and feeling worthy. They discuss how realizing one's worth is a realization that can profoundly impact various aspects of life, from leadership roles to personal relationships. Talia illustrates this point with inspiring stories, including how her mindset change opened unexpected doors, like the opportunity to speak internationally.   Listeners are invited to explore their own sense of worthiness and take tangible steps towards embracing their inherent value. The episode emphasizes taking action and realizing one's potential as an integral part of living a life of purpose and positivity. Learn more about Talia and her book, Worthy Now, at taliariley.com.

Everyone wants to know how to buy a great business. Almost nobody talks about how great businesses quietly become bad deals. After more than 300 business transactions, Joe Burrill has seen it happen time and time again. Sellers mentally check out months before they list. Buyers obsess over valuations while missing the risks that actually matter. And now, with AI changing the way online businesses are built, bought, and grown, the gap between good buyers and great ones is only getting wider. So what should you actually be looking for? In this episode, Jaryd sits down with Joe to unpack the lessons he's learned from brokering hundreds of online business sales. They explore why the best deals aren't always the fastest-growing ones, how experienced buyers think about traffic, revenue diversification, and risk, and why a simple conversation between buyer and seller can be more valuable than another spreadsheet. They also dive into how AI is reshaping acquisitions. Why content businesses aren't dead. Why SEO still matters. And where new buyers are getting due diligence completely wrong by relying too heavily on AI instead of using it as a tool. If you're thinking about buying your first online business - or your next one - this episode will change the way you evaluate opportunities. Because finding a business to buy isn't the hard part. Knowing which one is actually worth owning is.

AI can write books, create content, and answer questions— Will AI replace #coaches, #consultants, #authors, and #experts?How can we use AI without losing our voice?In this episode, Christine Blosdale, The Expert Authority #Coach, and Samia dive into one of today's biggest questions: how #AI is transforming business—and why authentic human experience still matters more than ever.Learn how to embrace AI as a tool while protecting the one thing technology can never duplicate: YOU.Christine shares the secrets to create magnetic authority that no AI—or competitor—can replicate!A Note from Christine about herself:I specialize in helping entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and business owners develop and amplify their Expert Authority, so they can stand out, attract opportunities, and become go-to leaders in their industry.As the #1 #BestsellingAuthor of The Social Media and Branding Survival Guide: Digital Marketing So Irresistible, Even Your Ex Will Want To Follow You and a 25-year media veteran who has worked with industry giants like America Online and Microsoft, I bring insider strategies on #personalbranding, #visibility, and #digitalmarketing—and I'd love to share them with you!Learn more at:ExpertAuthorityCoach.comPlus: book a free #claritycall with Christine at:  http://www.chatwithchristineb.com NOTE: In the interview, Christine referred the audience to a voice-to-text tool for creating blogs. You can access the tool at: https://www.videotoblog.ai/?via=christine #ExpertAuthority #AuthorityMarketing #ThoughtLeadership #BusinessCoach #EntrepreneurMindset #WomenInBusiness #VisibilityMarketing #AuthenticBranding #MarketingStrategy #OnlineBusiness #BusinessGrowth #ContentMarketing #PublicSpeaking #AIForBusiness #AuthenticLeadership #MindsetMatters #SuccessMindset #PurposeDrivenBusiness #businesssuccess #businesssolutions #businessstrategies_____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://calendar.app.google/Z4MSZmgeLwsCZGCy8

AI can write books, create content, and answer questions— Will AI replace #coaches, #consultants, #authors, and #experts?How can we use AI without losing our voice?In this episode, Christine Blosdale, The Expert Authority #Coach, and Samia dive into one of today's biggest questions: how #AI is transforming business—and why authentic human experience still matters more than ever.Learn how to embrace AI as a tool while protecting the one thing technology can never duplicate: YOU.Christine shares the secrets to create magnetic authority that no AI—or competitor—can replicate!A Note from Christine about herself:I specialize in helping entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and business owners develop and amplify their Expert Authority, so they can stand out, attract opportunities, and become go-to leaders in their industry.As the #1 #BestsellingAuthor of The Social Media and Branding Survival Guide: Digital Marketing So Irresistible, Even Your Ex Will Want To Follow You and a 25-year media veteran who has worked with industry giants like America Online and Microsoft, I bring insider strategies on #personalbranding, #visibility, and #digitalmarketing—and I'd love to share them with you!Learn more at:ExpertAuthorityCoach.comPlus: book a free #claritycall with Christine at:  http://www.chatwithchristineb.com NOTE: In the interview, Christine referred the audience to a voice-to-text tool for creating blogs. You can access the tool at: https://www.videotoblog.ai/?via=christine #ExpertAuthority #AuthorityMarketing #ThoughtLeadership #BusinessCoach #EntrepreneurMindset #WomenInBusiness #VisibilityMarketing #AuthenticBranding #MarketingStrategy #OnlineBusiness #BusinessGrowth #ContentMarketing #PublicSpeaking #AIForBusiness #AuthenticLeadership #MindsetMatters #SuccessMindset #PurposeDrivenBusiness #businesssuccess #businesssolutions #businessstrategies_____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://calendar.app.google/Z4MSZmgeLwsCZGCy8

Was bedeutet Mut eigentlich - und warum steckt er oft schon längst in uns? In dieser Folge sprechen Sinja und Muriel Mertens (Psychologin, Schwerpunkte Positive Psychologie) über Mut, wie ihn die Psychologie definiert, warum er viel mehr ist als spektakuläre Heldentaten und weshalb wir ihm im Alltag häufiger begegnen, als wir denken. Außerdem erfährst du, welche Mut-Typen es gibt, ob und wie man Mut trainieren kann und vieles mehr rund um das Thema Mut. Hintergründe und Studien: Rate, C. R., Clarke, J. A., Lindsay, D. R., & Sternberg, R. J. (2007). Implicit theories of courage. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 2(2), 80–98. Link zur Studie.

Text your thoughts and questions!Do you ever sit down to start an important task only to realize you have to clean up yesterday's mess first? Or feel like you're already behind before you've even begun because your workspace, browser tabs, or to-do list are filled with unfinished business?The clutter around us isn't just visual—it creates mental friction that quietly drains our energy, focus, and motivation. Whether it's a desk covered in papers, dozens of open browser tabs, or a mind full of unfinished tasks, every unresolved item competes for our attention. The good news? You don't need to organize your entire life to feel more in control. Sometimes all you need is a simple reset.In this episode, Lisa introduces her powerful "Back to Neutral" approach—a practical end-of-day reset that's helped countless clients reduce overwhelm and begin each day with greater clarity and ease. She explains the science behind why unfinished tasks weigh so heavily on our minds, walks through the three essential areas to reset (physical, digital, and written), and shares a simple five-minute habit that can dramatically improve your focus, productivity, and peace of mind. You'll discover that creating a fresh start tomorrow begins with a small investment today.This week, episode 325 of the Positively Living® Podcast explores how resetting your space clears your mind and shares a simple framework for reducing mental clutter so you can start every day with greater focus and less stress.Key Takeaways:Learn why having to "do work before doing your work" quietly drains your energy and motivation.Discover Lisa's "Back to Neutral" method for creating a more productive starting point each day.Understand how unfinished tasks create mental tension through the Zeigarnik Effect.Learn why giving unfinished work an intentional home can calm your brain almost as effectively as completing it.Discover how a brief end-of-day reset creates a significant return on your time and energy investment.Explore the three essential reset areas: physical, digital, and written.Learn how visual clutter impacts your ability to focus, create, and make decisions.Discover why open browser tabs and overflowing inboxes are hidden sources of mental overload.Learn how creating a "mental bookmark" helps your future self get started without hesitation.Understand why your workspace doesn't need to be perfect—it simply needs to be workable.Discover how a daily mind sweep complements your physical reset by clearing mental clutter.Learn practical ways to capture ideas and unfinished tasks so your brain doesn't have to hold onto them.Explore a simple five-minute end-of-day routine that builds consistency without feeling overwhelming.Understand how small, intentional resets compound over time to reduce stress and improve productivity.Learn how creating a fresh starting point each day helps you work with more focus, confidence, and ease.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/Stop trying to fit into someone else's productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkitCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Decluttering Playlist on the Positively Living® PodcastFree Guided Mind Sweep Workbook & AudioPositively Productive Resources LibraryBook a Clarity CallAsync Coaching(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.)Dance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!Request this Toolkit and other free resources at the Resources Page.

A bonus episode for those who prefer listening to reading... or enjoy both.This is an audio version of the email going out today, in preparation for my annual August break. It includes a reflection on what this time of 'Summering' can mean and hold for each of us, a poem on holidays as holy days and a few things to explore during August...As ever it is shared with love. The podcast will be back in September. Speak with you soon.Henny x ​PODCAST​If you've already heard them all 225 episodes, try scrolling and randomly stopping for a podcast lucky dip. It can be amazing to see how new insights emerge when you listen to something again.And... if you've subscribed to the podcast (please do!), you may have already heard I've recorded this whole email as a bonus episode, just in case you prefer listening to reading.​FLOW JOURNALING​See the Flow Journaling Guides in Circle. And if you want a lovely practice for the summer, get a copy of my book ​In the Flow - journal your inner wisdom​, buy it anywhere or use FLOW for 30% off, direct from my publishers.​Mini-self-guided Courses​Free and low cost courses to expand thinking and deepen compassionate self-enquiry. A lovely way to spend time with your Self and see what they bring you. ★ Support this podcast ★

"When people with PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder] get quite avoidant—and that can be expressed in so many different ways—the implications can be really profound. I think an important invitation to oncologists and oncology nurses and primary care providers who care for people battling cancer is let's explore what's underneath these avoidant behaviors. Is it a very practical thing? Or is it that underneath this avoidant behavior is really profound fear?" James C. Jackson, PsyD, research professor at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, told Lenise Taylor, MN, RN, AOCNS®, TCTCN™, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, during a conversation about addressing medical trauma in oncology. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 0.75 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at courses.ons.org by July 31, 2027. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Learning outcome: Learners will report an increase in knowledge related to medical trauma in oncology care. Episode Notes  Complete this evaluation for free NCPD.  ONS Podcast™ episodes: Episode 421: Medical Trauma in Oncology Episode 287: Tools, Techniques, and Real-World Examples for Difficult Conversations in Cancer Care Episode 264: Stop the Stressors and Improve Your Mental Health as a Nurse ONS Voice articles: Help Caregivers Control the Chronic Stress of Cancer Care and Manage PTSD [post-traumatic stress disorder] Past Trauma Lowers Hope, QOL, and Coping Ability During Cancer Managing Cancer-Related PTSD Starts With Acknowledgement Moral Injury and Trauma in Nursing Trauma-Informed Care Provides Person-Centered Support for Patients During Deep Distress Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles: How Can a Trauma-Informed Care Approach Be Applied to Patients With Gynecologic Cancer? Psychosocial Barriers to Care: Recognizing and Responding Through a Trauma-Informed Care Approach Oncology Nursing Forum articles: Post-Traumatic Distress and Symptom Experience in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer–Related Tracheostomy and Family Caregivers The Effect of Neuroticism, Fear of Progression, and Self-Efficacy on Post-Traumatic Growth in Patients With Lung Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy The Relationship Between Colorectal Cancer Survivors' Positive Psychology, Symptom Characteristics, and Prior Trauma During Acute Cancer Survivorship ONS course: Psychosocial Dimensions of Cancer Care™ ONS Huddle Card: Coping Screening tools Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 [Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition] (CAPS-5) Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 Trauma Screening Questionnaire International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies: Free Resources PESI Reclaiming Your Life From Medical Trauma by James C. Jackson To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities. To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode "For many people who have been traumatized, if they can avoid it, they will. They may not avoid the annual evaluation that is so hugely consequential—they might not avoid that. But they may well avoid a routine visit for a checkup to their oncologist. They very well may avoid a visit with a psychologist who is wanting them to talk about hard things. They may avoid visiting a friend in the hospital because it reminds them of really upsetting things. So, this issue of adherence and compliance is a really big problem." TS 3:19 "Screening tools for things like PTSD can be very useful. They're quite practical, and they're appropriate to use. I really like something called the Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist. ... Using it is going to be very straightforward. You're going to want to map it onto a 30-day window, and you're going to employ it with patients. It's a 20-item self-report. It assesses 20 DSM-5 symptoms of PTSD. It's not diagnostic, but if people score in this range of 30, 31, 33, we typically are going to believe that that is very suggestive of significant PTSD." TS 9:17 "One of the things we should be doing all the time is modeling and attempting to normalize this idea of being open about mental health difficulties. When I say modeling, this is a complicated issue. ... I'm very open talking about my own battles with mental health. And in some ways, that invites my patients to do the same. I don't recommend necessarily that a nurse says, 'Oh, by the way, I have PTSD. I'm going to tell you about mine. I want you to tell me about yours.' That's a boundary issue. But I think it does behoove us as clinicians to create a culture as much as we're able, where we can talk about mental health difficulties in a matter-of-fact way, acknowledging that mental health is health. These tools, to me, go a long way in that direction." TS 13:41 "The survivorship process is ongoing. I think a nurse can assist a patient in so many ways longitudinally over time. ... One of those ways is to continue checking on mental health outcomes in patients. Continuing to check on mental health outcomes, continuing to explore them, and continuing to invite patients to talk about things that other people might not be asking about. It's easy for family members to assume, 'Hey, you know, you're cancer free now. You look fine, so you must be fine.' It's very possible that the patients we're talking about are not fine. They're far from fine. For that oncology nurse at a follow-up clinic or in an oncology setting to talk about this, continuing to affirm that it would be okay for patients to struggle, continuing to put this issue on a front burner—I think that's really important." TS 21:17 "I'm aware of nurse-led support groups where nurses can talk very freely about their own challenges, in a safe space. ... Working to build cultures in the context of the intensive care unit, let's say, where we have a lot of patients with cancer that prioritize well-being nurse driven programs. ...  The bottom line is if there is a warning light that is blinking, nurses need to attend to that. And in attending to it, they're going to be more present for their patient. They're going to be better able to support their patient. They're going to be better able to support each other. And I think often, in the culture of nursing and psychology, too, people just put their head down, their shoulder down, and they just plow through in ways that are really counter to their mental health." TS 29:56 "The truth is medical trauma can be well-managed. It's not simple. It's not always intuitive. There are all sorts of caveats with regard to this, but the truth is people with medical trauma can live really rich and meaningful lives. ... So, the default setting, I think, should be not one of pessimism. It should be that people with medical trauma can and do get better. If you are a patient with medical trauma and you are in my purview, until proven differently, I'm going to assume that you can get better too." TS 36:28

Dr. Paul Jenkins opens this episode with an intriguing concept: while information today is plentiful and easily accessible, the real challenge lies in transforming that information into something meaningful and impactful. Enter the idea of "containers"—frameworks or contexts that give information its value and relevance. Dr. Paul shares how, despite our unlimited access to information, many feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to initiate real change in their lives.   Drawing from his own experience and teachings, Dr. Paul explains that containers help us make sense of the information we consume. They provide the framework needed for transformation by organizing information into something actionable. He discusses how coaching, community, and even the positivity model he developed, serve as examples of effective containers.   To bring home the importance of intentional container selection, Dr. Paul touches on societal influences like the news and social media, which can shape our thinking and affect mental health. Choosing the right container can lead to peace, confidence, and hope—key elements in well-being and personal growth. Dr. Paul invites listeners to explore "Positives," a new platform aimed at organizing such meaningful experiences, and encourages them to be deliberate in choosing containers that align with their values and goals.

Text your thoughts and questions!Do you ever tell yourself you'll rest after you finish everything on your to-do list—only to discover the list never actually ends? Or find yourself feeling guilty the moment you slow down, convinced you haven't earned a break yet?Many of us understand that rest is important, but knowing we need it and actually making space for it are two very different things. Productivity culture has taught us to see rest as a reward instead of a requirement, leaving us exhausted, overwhelmed, and wondering why we're still running on empty.In this episode, Lisa explores the biggest barriers that keep us from getting the rest we truly need and shares practical strategies for making rest part of everyday life. Building on last week's conversation with Gary Ware, she explains why rest isn't something you have to earn, how to identify the types of rest that genuinely restore you, and simple ways to weave meaningful breaks into even the busiest schedule. You'll discover that sustainable productivity begins with rest—not after it.This week, episode 324 of the Positively Living® Podcast explores how to find time to rest and shares practical strategies for making restorative rest a realistic part of your daily life.Key Takeaways:Understand why rest is a necessity—not a reward you have to earn.Recognize the mindset shifts that make prioritizing rest feel so difficult.Learn why productivity actually depends on consistent, restorative rest.Discover why rest looks different for everyone and how to identify what truly restores you.Explore how your Joy List can help you reconnect with activities that energize you.Learn to notice which activities leave you feeling refreshed versus more depleted.Understand Gary Ware's Macro, Micro, and Mezzo Rest framework and how to apply it.Discover simple ways to improve the quality of your sleep through better sleep hygiene.Learn how a consistent wind-down routine prepares your nervous system for deeper rest.Explore practical five-minute micro breaks that actually help you recharge.Understand why scrolling or checking email doesn't count as true rest.Learn how transition rituals between tasks reduce stress and improve focus.Discover how "When-Then" habit triggers make restorative breaks easier to maintain.Learn why scheduling larger blocks of restorative time requires intentional planning.Recognize how starting with one small, consistent change creates lasting habits around rest.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/Stop trying to fit into someone else's productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkitCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Episode 297: The Joy List: Your Key to Self-CareEpisode 323: Why Rest Isn't Optional with Gary WareFree Joy List WorkbookFree 2-Minute Transition MeditationBook a Clarity CallAsync Coaching(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.)Dance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!Request this Toolkit and other free resources at the Resources Page.

You can have friends, family, followers—even a full social calendar—and still feel deeply lonely. In this episode, Tannaz Hosseinpour, registered psychotherapist qualifying, #relationshipcoach, #podcasthost and #author, explores the hidden causes of the modern #LonelinessEpidemic, why it's becoming a global #healthcrisis, and practical ways to build meaningful #healthyrelationships and #community. Tannaz explains how #belonging is one of the most powerful forms of #healing and shares the #latestresearch on #loneliness, #psychologicalflexibility, and why genuine community can improve #mentalhealth, #reduceanxiety, and even impact physical health.    Tanaz is the host of the Minutes on Growth #Podcast, and loves to leverage podcasting as a way to directly inspire her listeners with insightful tips and strategies on how they too can set and #achievegoals of #innerhealing, #spiritualgrowth and personal #purpose.Learn more and connect with Tannaz now at:https://minutesongrowth.com/#MentalHealth #EmotionalHealing #AuthenticConnection #EmotionalSafety #TraumaHealing #CommunityMatters #SelfAwareness #Psychology #Therapy #RelationshipAdvice #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #Connection #Vulnerability #PeoplePleasing #InnerHealing #EmotionalWellbeing #SocialConnection #AnxietyRecovery #DepressionAwareness #MindsetShift #SelfWorth #Psychotherapist #EmotionalIntelligence #HealingTogether #liveyourbestlife_____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

You can have friends, family, followers—even a full social calendar—and still feel deeply lonely. In this episode, Tannaz Hosseinpour, registered psychotherapist qualifying, #relationshipcoach, #podcasthost and #author, explores the hidden causes of the modern #LonelinessEpidemic, why it's becoming a global #healthcrisis, and practical ways to build meaningful #healthyrelationships and #community. Tannaz explains how #belonging is one of the most powerful forms of #healing and shares the #latestresearch on #loneliness, #psychologicalflexibility, and why genuine community can improve #mentalhealth, #reduceanxiety, and even impact physical health.    Tanaz is the host of the Minutes on Growth #Podcast, and loves to leverage podcasting as a way to directly inspire her listeners with insightful tips and strategies on how they too can set and #achievegoals of #innerhealing, #spiritualgrowth and personal #purpose.Learn more and connect with Tannaz now at:https://minutesongrowth.com/#MentalHealth #EmotionalHealing #AuthenticConnection #EmotionalSafety #TraumaHealing #CommunityMatters #SelfAwareness #Psychology #Therapy #RelationshipAdvice #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #Connection #Vulnerability #PeoplePleasing #InnerHealing #EmotionalWellbeing #SocialConnection #AnxietyRecovery #DepressionAwareness #MindsetShift #SelfWorth #Psychotherapist #EmotionalIntelligence #HealingTogether #liveyourbestlife_____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness. Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

Find Paddy on Instagram & the Toughness Podcast here. His Book will be out March of 2027!  Quick recap The Elevate Podcast featured Paddy Steinfurt, a performance and pressure coach, discussing his transition from professional Australian football to working with elite athletes and professionals across various high-pressure fields. Paddy explained the physiological effects of pressure, focusing on hormones like cortisol, dopamine, and serotonin, and how they impact performance. He shared insights into the challenges of applying positive psychology in high-performance environments, highlighting the importance of balancing optimism with reality. Paddy recounted stories from his work with athletes like DeMarco Murray and Patrick Mahomes, emphasizing the role of trust, consistency, and character in coaching. He also discussed practical techniques for managing focus and stress, such as attention training, and shared personal travel hacks for maintaining performance. The conversation concluded with Paddy reflecting on what brings him joy in his work, which is the gratitude and positive impact he sees in those he helps.   Summary AFL Player to Performance Coach Tyler interviewed Paddy Steinfurt for the Elevate Podcast, discussing Paddy's background transitioning from professional Australian Football League (AFL) player to a performance coach working with high-level athletes across multiple sports including MLB, NBA, NFL, and FIFA World Cups. Paddy explained his journey from a seven-year professional career that ended due to surgeries to pursuing a Master's in Positive Psychology at University of Pennsylvania, which led to his current work as a "pressure coach" helping athletes and professionals manage performance-related stress. The conversation began to explore Paddy's 2015 article "The Inner Game" about balancing mental health and high performance in sports, though the transcript ended before this topic was fully discussed. Mental Health in Sports Discussion Paddy discussed the complexities of mental health in sports, noting that while there is increased awareness and discussion about mental wellness, there is a risk of over-sensitization that can prevent appropriate intervention. He emphasized the importance of distinguishing between performance frustration and actual mental health conditions, sharing his approach from previous roles with the Philadelphia Eagles and Toronto Blue Jays where he focused on covering all aspects of performance while being careful not to mix mental health issues with performance concerns. The conversation ended as Tyler began asking about hormones related to high performance, but the transcript ended before Paddy could respond to this question. Cortisol and Pressure Hormonal Effects Paddy explained how cortisol, often referred to as the stress hormone, plays a significant role under pressure rather than during general stress. He described how cortisol can lead to increased levels of dopamine and norepinephrine, affecting decision-making and emotional responses under pressure. Paddy also mentioned that this hormonal imbalance can cause difficulties in focusing and making balanced decisions. Stress and Mental Health Effects Paddy discussed the potential negative effects of sustained high-stress environments on mental health, explaining how it can lead to depletion of serotonin and link to conditions like burnout and post-traumatic stress. He shared an anecdote about implementing positive psychology techniques with an NFL team, specifically mentioning an interaction with player DeMarco Murray who approached thinking differently about stress and recovery. Paddy observed that high-performing individuals sometimes resist positive psychology practices because they know that feeling good all the time is not always necessary for peak performance. High-Performance Psychology Approach Paddy discussed his approach to working with high-performance individuals, noting that the best operators often reject traditional positive psychology techniques because they focus on immediate task execution rather than emotional management. He explained the need for a balanced approach that combines both emotional handling and optimism, which he terms "3D thinking" using both "rose colored glasses" and a "blue lens" perspective. Paddy emphasized the importance of psychological safety and team connection in high-performance environments, suggesting that support and compassion from teammates can enhance willpower and help athletes maintain focus on their goals rather than just personal comfort. Building Trust with Athletes Paddy and Tyler discussed the importance of building trust with athletes, with Paddy explaining that trust is built on three C's: character, competence, and consistency. Paddy shared a story about Patrick Mahomes from his college years, highlighting Mahomes' reliability, openness, and willingness to engage in challenging exercises as key qualities that made him stand out among other athletes. Sports Psychology and Performance Techniques Paddy discussed his work in sports psychology, sharing insights about attention training techniques and how he helped athletes like Patrick Mahomes and TJ McConnell manage their mental focus. He explained his travel hacks for managing jet lag, including proper pillow management, exercise, and careful substance management. When asked about what brings him joy in his work, Paddy emphasized the satisfaction of helping people improve and receiving their gratitude, citing examples from his time as a physical therapist and coach.  

Psycho-neuro-immunology proves the mind governs immune performance. Ozone therapy supports oxygenation and toxin removal. #MindBodyHealing #OzoneTherapy #ImmuneHealth #HealthTalks

In this episode, Dr. Paul Jenkins unpacks the concept that your life's experiences are less about the events you face and more about the stories you tell yourself about those events. He emphasizes that circumstances are inherently neutral and it's our brain's evaluation that gives them meaning, which in turn affects our emotions and actions. By understanding this process, Dr. Paul shows us how we can rewrite these internal narratives to foster more positive outcomes in our lives.Dr. Paul illustrates how stories arise from our brain's natural process of evaluation, where it assesses whether situations are safe, dangerous, good, or bad. These stories then influence how we feel and behave. He explains how confirmation bias can make stories self-fulfilling by making us look for evidence that supports our pre-existing beliefs. This episode serves as a powerful reminder that we are the authors of our own narratives, with the ability to reshape them for personal growth.The episode also touches upon how practicing mindfulness and becoming more aware of these internal stories can lead to different choices, ultimately affecting our personal and professional lives positively. Through examples and insights, Dr. Paul guides listeners on how they can shift from destructive narratives to empowering ones, crafting a mindset that fuels peace, confidence, and hope for the future.As Dr. Paul announces the imminent rebranding of the podcast, he introduces listeners to the new Positives platform. This platform is a resource for daily and monthly 'positives' and includes access to personalized coaching to assist in this transformative process, encouraging listeners to be proactive in rewriting their stories for a better, more positive life.

Have you ever noticed that it's easier to give love than to receive it?As recovering people pleasers and codependents, many of us learned to care for everyone else first. We became experts at giving our time, our energy, our love, and our attention, but when it comes to receiving those same gifts, we often hesitate.Why?In this episode, I share a very personal story about buying a new car and how something that seemed so ordinary uncovered a much deeper invitation to healing. What surfaced wasn't really about the car at all. It was about an old belief that had quietly followed me through much of my life—that other people deserved more than I did.As I became curious about those feelings, I realized that learning to receive has been one of the greatest spiritual lessons of my own Soul Recovery journey.Healing isn't about getting more.It's about releasing the beliefs, patterns, and stories that tell us we aren't enough.When we begin to receive the same love, compassion, and kindness that we so freely offer everyone else, we open ourselves to a life rooted in abundance instead of lack, trust instead of fear, and wholeness instead of striving.If you've ever struggled to believe you deserve love, support, joy, or simply something beautiful for yourself, I hope this conversation reminds you that you have never needed to earn your worth.You already are enough.A New Weekly RhythmBeginning July 2026, you'll receive a new episode every Monday between the 2 Recover Your Soul Podcasts.One week you'll hear a full Recover Your Soul Podcast episode, and the next week you'll receive a Recover Your Soul Bonus Podcast, where I share spiritual tools, practices, guided meditations, and inspiring interviews to support you on your healing journey.Thank you for being part of this beautiful community. Whether you're just beginning your healing journey or you've been walking this path with me for years, I'm honored that we're recovering our souls together.Until next time… Namaste.

Do you keep repeating the same #emotionalpatterns, relationships, or struggles?Tune in to this episode now to learn the most powerful steps to lasting #transformation, #lastingchange, grounded in Magnetic Soul Healing. Jesseca Banchy reveals the deeper realities of #emotionalhealing, learning to sit with #difficultemotions, and creating #sustainablechange instead of temporary relief. Jesseca offers the practical steps to create a #healthyrelationship with yourself and others.Note: Many people spend years trying to "fix" themselves, believing they're broken. Jesseca explains why true healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about rediscovering the #authentic person you've always been beneath fear, trauma, and conditioning. Jesseca Banchy is the Founder of Magnetic Soul Healing. Learn more and connect with Jesseca now at:https://magneticsoulhealing.org/#soulhealing #SpiritualAwakening #HealingJourney #SelfHealing #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #ConsciousLiving #InnerHealing #EmotionalHealing #TraumaHealing #SelfDiscovery #SpiritualGrowth #AuthenticLiving #EmpowerYourself #MentalWellness #EnergyHealing #MindBodySpirit #HealingTransformation #PurposeDrivenLife #SelfWorth #Resilience #WomenEmpowerment #ConsciousPodcast #PersonalDevelopment _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

When algorithms give you everything to look at but nothing to feel, and AI can write your thoughts before you can, how do you discover who you are? Today's youth face unprecedented challenges, navigating a loneliness epidemic in a hyper-connected world. We are fighting to learn how to learn and think for ourselves, racing to outpace technological dependency before we forget how to think at all.If you're a young person or know a young person facing such challenges, listen now to this interview with Lawrence Harris, Youth Empowerment Speaker, to learn how you can #liveyourbestlife and achieve true success now by improving your #mentalhealth and #buildingresilience.Lawrence will motivate you to stop living on autopilot with his practical insights into #emotionalhealing, #mindsettransformation, #selfawareness, and creating #lastingchange from the #insideout. Click the link below to get a FREE BOOK of inspirational quotes that Lawrence has compiled:https://speakerhub.com/cta/ZlPbIqConnect with Lawrence at:https://www.lawrencecharris.com/https://www.instagram.com/lawrencec.empowershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-harris-8b0177324/https://www.tiktok.com/@lawrencecempowershttps://www.youtube.com/@lawrencecempowers#PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #PurposeDrivenLife #HealingJourney #InnerHealing #SelfDiscovery #MentalWellbeing #EmotionalIntelligence #MindsetMatters #Transformation #AuthenticLiving #Resilience #ConsciousLiving #PersonalDevelopment #SpiritualGrowth #SelfLeadership #LifePurpose #PositiveMindset #InnerPeace #Empowerment #HealingTransformation #achiveyourdreams #achiveyourgoals _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

Do you keep repeating the same #emotionalpatterns, relationships, or struggles?Tune in to this episode now to learn the most powerful steps to lasting #transformation, #lastingchange, grounded in Magnetic Soul Healing. Jesseca Banchy reveals the deeper realities of #emotionalhealing, learning to sit with #difficultemotions, and creating #sustainablechange instead of temporary relief. Jesseca offers the practical steps to create a #healthyrelationship with yourself and others.Note: Many people spend years trying to "fix" themselves, believing they're broken. Jesseca explains why true healing isn't about becoming someone new—it's about rediscovering the #authentic person you've always been beneath fear, trauma, and conditioning. Jesseca Banchy is the Founder of Magnetic Soul Healing. Learn more and connect with Jesseca now at:https://magneticsoulhealing.org/#soulhealing #SpiritualAwakening #HealingJourney #SelfHealing #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #ConsciousLiving #InnerHealing #EmotionalHealing #TraumaHealing #SelfDiscovery #SpiritualGrowth #AuthenticLiving #EmpowerYourself #MentalWellness #EnergyHealing #MindBodySpirit #HealingTransformation #PurposeDrivenLife #SelfWorth #Resilience #WomenEmpowerment #ConsciousPodcast #PersonalDevelopment _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

What does it really mean to have a positive mindset? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul clears up some of the biggest misconceptions about positivity. Real positivity isn't denying reality, pretending everything is fine, or trying to be happy all the time. Instead, it's the ability to thoughtfully evaluate your circumstances, make peace with what is, and intentionally create what comes next. Discover how the Positivity Model empowers you to choose your attitude regardless of your circumstances and become an active creator of your future. If you've ever wondered what positivity actually looks like in real life, this episode provides a practical and empowering answer.  Download your free Positivity Power Pack here: https://liveonpurposeradio.com/positives

Episode #96: The Parenting Shift: Finding Strength Through a New PerspectiveRaizel Schusterman is a certified Positive Psychology practitioner and ICF-certified life coach. Combining Torah values with positive psychology, she helps individuals and couples live more meaningful lives. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠apositivecoach.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Nechama Dina Teichtel, Chabad Shlucha in Lawrence, Kansas, co-director of Chabad at the University of Kansas, and mother of 11. While she doesn't claim to be a parenting expert, Nechama Dina shares the invaluable lessons she's learned through her own journey of raising children with difficult behaviors and significant challenges.Together, we explore how a shift in perspective can help parents move from frustration and fear to greater compassion, resilience, and joy. This episode offers practical encouragement for parents who want to support their children while also taking care of themselves and maintaining hope along the way.Whether you're parenting through challenges or simply looking to strengthen your relationship with your children, this conversation will leave you feeling understood, uplifted, and inspired.Thanks you to our sponsor! Miriam Brieger of Sarnocoaching, Miriam offers courses that include step by step guidance on the Sarno method & anxiety techniques. You can begin her Sarno course today and begin healing now iyH! Make sure to take advantage of a special for listeners of this podcast and get $75 off the womens course!. Use code RS75. And $50 off the teen and men's course. Use code RS50. Valid until - July 21. You can sign up via her website Sarnocoaching.com and you will get immediate access to the course delivered to your inbox so you can begin your course immediately. Miriam also offers a VIP 6-week private coaching program for those who want more personalized support. You can explore everything she offers at sarnocoaching.com. Or by calling her hotline at 7183039987. You can emailinfo@mbsarnocoaching.com if you have any questions.

Multipliers, as Liz Wiseman identified ("Multipliers - How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter") don't simply recognize talent—they help it grow and spread. Perhaps that's one of the most important roles of an instructional coach. Rather than identifying what teachers are missing, coaches are on the prowl for the capabilities that are already emerging. Noticing them, naming them and creating opportunities for those talents to become even more powerful and, ultimately, benefit colleagues and students beyond a single classroom. Watch the Positive Psychology in Coaching and Professional Practices video (from Growth Coaching International) here. Subscribe to the Steve Barkley Ponders Out Loud podcast on iTunes or visit BarkleyPD.com to find new episodes!

Being nice and being positive aren't the same thing—and if you're parenting a complex kid, that distinction matters. In this episode, Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster dig into the second Sanity School® cornerstone: positivity and communication. They cover why resilience more than intelligence influences success, what the "independence pyramid" is built on, and how the way you talk to your kid (and to yourself) shapes everything from relationships to self-regulation. It's part two of a four-part series. You can catch up on the first episode about activating your child's brain and follow along so you don't miss the rest.What to expect in this episode:Why being positive isn't the same as being nice, and why that distinction matters for parenting complex kidsWhy resilience, not intelligence, is the biggest predictor of a kid's long-term success, and how to build itWhat the "independence pyramid" is, and why relationship, trust, and communication have to come in that orderHow tone, timing, and what your kid actually hears (versus what you meant) shape every conversationWhy self-talk is a form of self-care, and how changing your own internal dialogue changes how you show up for your kidDownload free guide: Top 12 Tips To Help Your Complex KidsConnect with ImpactParents: InstagramFacebookLinkedInSubstack

A New Rhythm for Recover Your SoulAfter over six years of sharing two new podcast episodes every week, Recover Your Soul is beginning a new weekly rhythm.Going forward, you'll still receive a new Recover Your Soul episode every Monday—alternating each week between the main Recover Your Soul Podcast and the Recover Your Soul Bonus Podcast.Here's how it works:

Text your thoughts and questions!Have you ever found yourself reaching for your phone the moment you have a few minutes of downtime? Or felt uncomfortable sitting in silence without something to watch, listen to, or do?We've come to believe that boredom is something to avoid at all costs. But what if boredom isn't a problem to solve? What if those quiet, unstructured moments are exactly what your brain needs to think more creatively, solve problems, and restore your mental energy?In this episode, Lisa challenges the belief that every moment needs to be filled with activity or content. She explores the fascinating neuroscience behind boredom, explains how your brain's default mode network supports creativity and insight, and shares simple ways to intentionally create space for productive mind-wandering. You'll learn why embracing boredom isn't wasting time—it's giving your brain one of the most valuable productivity tools available.This week, episode 322 of the Positively Living® Podcast explores why boredom is good for your brain and shares practical ways to use quiet moments to boost creativity, problem-solving, and mental well-being.Key Takeaways:Understand why boredom isn't a problem—but an important signal from your brain.Learn how the brain's Default Mode Network (DMN) supports creativity, reflection, and innovation.Discover why unstructured cognitive time is essential for productive thinking.Recognize how constant digital stimulation prevents your brain from making meaningful connections.Learn why mind wandering is a powerful tool for problem-solving and future planning.Explore the surprising research showing why people often avoid boredom at all costs.Understand how social media and constant scrolling can leave you feeling less satisfied over time.Learn why boredom can feel especially uncomfortable for people with ADHD—and why it's still valuable.Discover simple ways to create intentional low-stimulation pockets throughout your day.Learn why starting with just five minutes of quiet can strengthen your brain's creative capacity.Recognize the importance of observing your habits without judgment as you practice stillness.Reframe boredom as "unstructured cognitive time" to better appreciate its purpose.Learn why allowing children (and yourself) to experience boredom encourages creativity and independence.Hear how embracing quiet moments can support both your productivity and nervous system.Discover why making room for boredom may be one of the most productive habits you build.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/Stop trying to fit into someone else's productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkitCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Episode 172: Why the Simple Act of Pausing Will Make You More ProductiveBook a Clarity CallAsync Coaching(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.)Dance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!I'm part of a free virtual event called Burn Beautiful, alongside over 25 experts in burnout, well-being, and leadership. My session is all about the minimum effective day, practical tools to make your days more sustainable. It's available through July 7th, is free, and you can listen on your own schedule. Go to positivelyproductive.com/beautiful26 to register. 

Most people realize that there are benefits to a positive mindset, but what are they. In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr Paul identifies what research and clinical experience are telling us about the way positive psychology and training our brain to be more consistently positive can drastically improve our outcomes. Some of the benefits are obvious, but others might surprise you. Ready for more positives in your life? You can get your Positivity Power Pack here: https://LiveOnPurposeRadio.com/Positives.

When algorithms give you everything to look at but nothing to feel, and AI can write your thoughts before you can, how do you discover who you are? Today's youth face unprecedented challenges, navigating a loneliness epidemic in a hyper-connected world. We are fighting to learn how to learn and think for ourselves, racing to outpace technological dependency before we forget how to think at all.If you're a young person or know a young person facing such challenges, listen now to this interview with Lawrence Harris, Youth Empowerment Speaker, to learn how you can #liveyourbestlife and achieve true success now by improving your #mentalhealth and #buildingresilience.Lawrence will motivate you to stop living on autopilot with his practical insights into #emotionalhealing, #mindsettransformation, #selfawareness, and creating #lastingchange from the #insideout. Click the link below to get a FREE BOOK of inspirational quotes that Lawrence has compiled:https://speakerhub.com/cta/ZlPbIqConnect with Lawrence at:https://www.lawrencecharris.com/https://www.instagram.com/lawrencec.empowershttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrence-harris-8b0177324/https://www.tiktok.com/@lawrencecempowershttps://www.youtube.com/@lawrencecempowers#PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #PurposeDrivenLife #HealingJourney #InnerHealing #SelfDiscovery #MentalWellbeing #EmotionalIntelligence #MindsetMatters #Transformation #AuthenticLiving #Resilience #ConsciousLiving #PersonalDevelopment #SpiritualGrowth #SelfLeadership #LifePurpose #PositiveMindset #InnerPeace #Empowerment #HealingTransformation #achiveyourdreams #achiveyourgoals _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

Tainted Love (Part 1): When Addiction Warps the Relationship You Once Knew At some point, many people find themselves quietly asking a question they never thought they would have to ask: “What happened to us?” What once felt stable, connected, and loving slowly begins to shift. The person you knew is still there… but something feels off. Conversations feel different. Energy feels different. The relationship begins to feel unpredictable in a way that is hard to explain. This episode explores what happens when addiction slowly warps the emotional foundation of a relationship, creating what Andrea calls tainted love. It's not that love disappears — it's that it becomes entangled with chaos, inconsistency, and emotional instability. Psychologically, this often involves patterns like intermittent reinforcement, where moments of connection are mixed unpredictably with moments of hurt, confusion, or distance. This creates a powerful emotional pull, making it difficult to step back even when things no longer feel healthy. Over time, this dynamic can distort your sense of what is normal. You may begin adjusting, accommodating, and trying to hold onto the version of the relationship that once existed. But here's the truth that begins to emerge: When love becomes unpredictable, it also becomes confusing. And confusion is often the first sign that something deeper has shifted. This episode invites you to begin seeing that shift clearly — not with judgment, but with awareness. If this resonates, this is the exact dynamic explored more deeply in:

In this episode of Dialogue: The Diapoint Podcast, Pamela Durant speaks with Dr. Louise Lambert, a positive psychologist and leading happiness researcher. Together they explore why happiness is not a "nice-to-have," but a serious health matter that deserves the same attention as traditional risk factors in healthcare.   Dr. Lambert explains what positive psychology is and how it differs from traditional approaches that focus mainly on illness and disorder. Drawing on international research and her own studies in the UAE, she discusses the links between happiness and physical health outcomes, including pain, depression, and overall vitality, and why reducing symptoms alone is often not enough for people to truly thrive.   The conversation also dives into one of her primary healthcare interventions, where simple, evidence-based happiness practices were introduced. Dr. Lambert shares what changed for patients when wellbeing was actively supported, not just when distress was reduced. This shift could transform how clinics, hospitals, and health systems think about mental health and chronic conditions.   Pamela and Dr. Lambert also unpack the age-old question: can people actually learn to become happier, or is happiness mostly fixed by personality and genetics? Based on the science of wellbeing, Dr. Lambert outlines the habits and behaviors that make the biggest difference. They discuss gratitude, nurturing relationships, and building meaning into daily life.   Whether you live with a health condition, work in healthcare, or simply care about wellbeing, this episode offers practical strategies anyone can start using today to feel and function better. It will help you see happiness as something we can measure, cultivate, and protect one small, intentional practice at a time.   If you'd like to learn more about Dr. Louise Lambert's work, you can follow her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-louise-lambert/ and at www.happinessmatters.org. Sign up for my newsletter at: https://www.happinessmatters.org/newsletters/the-good-life-chronicles   Join the Diapoint mailing list for exclusive insights, offers and diabetes wisdom. You can also find free resources, blogs and articles about health, wellness, and diabetes at www.diapointme.com or visit the Diapoint Shop at www.diapointshop.com for beautiful diabetes and health accessories.   If you're enjoying this podcast, we'd love to hear from you! Your feedback helps us create content that serves you better. So, if you have a moment, please head over to Apple Podcasts— Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts—and give us a rating and review. Five-star ratings really help us reach more listeners.   Don't forget to hit the 'Subscribe' button so you never miss an episode. And if any of our episodes or guests resonate with you, share them on social media or forward them to friends and family who would benefit from our community's collective wisdom.   Visit the Diapoint Shop, where we offer beautiful, practical diabetes supplies and lifestyle accessories.   The Ultimate T1D Game Plan: A game-changing home study program for parents of school-aged children with Type 1 Diabetes.   Are you a healthcare provider or coach who wishes to coach your clients or have more meaningful conversations with your diabetes patients? Check out How to Coach People With Diabetes at www.diapointlearning.com   Diabetes resources.   Looking for health support? Set up a FREE Health Plan call today! Book a time to meet with Pam at this link.   You can also watch our podcast episodes and more on our YouTube Channel! @DiapointTV   Connect with Diapoint @diapointme: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest   Connect with Diapoint Arabia in Arabic: Instagram | Facebook | DiapointArabia.com   Find episodes, show notes, and guest info for all Dia-Logue episodes on the Diapoint website.   Would you like to sponsor our podcast? Get in touch: info@diapointme.com   For more information and full details of our work, visit diapointme.com. Subscribe to the podcast so you get notifications for all our episodes, and please share it on social media or with anyone you think could benefit from this free content. Thank you for listening!

Text your thoughts and questions!Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I'll have fun once everything is done"—only to realize that everything is never actually done? Or felt guilty for taking time to do something you enjoy because there are still tasks waiting for you?Many of us were taught that fun is something we have to earn after we've finished working. But when the to-do list never ends, joy keeps getting postponed. What if having fun wasn't a reward for productivity—but one of the things that actually made you more productive?In this episode, Lisa challenges the belief that productivity has to be serious. She explores the science behind play, explains how fun fuels creativity, motivation, and resilience, and shares practical ways to intentionally bring more joy into your daily life. You'll learn why making space for play isn't indulgent—it's one of the smartest productivity strategies you can adopt.This week, episode 321 of the Positively Living® Podcast explores why having fun makes you more productive and shares simple ways to use play as a powerful tool for boosting your energy, creativity, and capacity.Key Takeaways:Understand why fun is often treated as a reward instead of a productivity tool.Learn how play supports your brain, creativity, and long-term productivity.Discover the connection between dopamine, motivation, and creative problem-solving.Recognize why delaying joy until your work is finished creates a cycle of burnout.Learn why play is productive work for your brain, not a distraction from it.Understand the difference between play and fun—and why both matter.Explore how guilt and cultural beliefs keep adults from prioritizing play.Reframe fun as an investment in your energy rather than something you have to earn.Identify activities you've stopped doing that once brought you genuine joy.Learn how to use play to prime your brain before tackling difficult tasks.Discover why even 5–20 minutes of fun can positively impact your focus and motivation.Build a personalized list of joyful activities you can easily incorporate into busy days.Hear a real-life coaching example of how prioritizing creativity improved productivity.Learn why protecting time for play helps reduce stress and increase resilience.Discover how making room for joy allows you to show up more consistently in every area of your life.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/Stop trying to fit into someone else's productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkitCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Episode 56: How Play Helps Quiet Your Inner Critic with Jeff HarryEpisode 197: Why Prioritizing Happiness Makes You More ProductiveEpisode 312: Energy Management: Build Capacity Instead of Just Managing TimeBook a Clarity CallAsync Coaching(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.)Dance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!I'm part of a free virtual event called Burn Beautiful, alongside over 25 experts in burnout, well-being, and leadership. My session is all about the minimum effective day, practical tools to make your days more sustainable. It's available through July 7th, is free, and you can listen on your own schedule. Go to positivelyproductive.com/beautiful26 to register. 

What if the greatest investment you could ever make has nothing to do with money? In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul explores one of the most remarkable findings from the 80+ year Harvard Study of Adult Development: the strongest predictor of a happy, healthy life isn't wealth, achievement, or status—it's the quality of our relationships. Discover why “the best things in life… are not things,” how small, intentional investments can strengthen the relationships that matter most, and why removing negativity is often just as important as adding positivity. This episode is a timely reminder to invest your time, attention, and heart where they'll produce the greatest return—not just for today, but for a lifetime.

Send us Fan MailBurnout doesn't happen overnight. More often, it's the result of countless small stressors that slowly drain our energy, passion, and purpose.In this episode, Dr. Mel sits down with former educator, keynote speaker, and positive psychology advocate Phil Januszewski to explore practical ways educators and school leaders can flourish—even during the most demanding seasons.Phil shares how tiny, intentional habits can create lasting change, why assuming positive intent transforms workplace relationships, and how building simple systems can reduce stress while increasing joy.If you've ever felt overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or like you're constantly pouring into everyone else while running on empty, this conversation is for you.In This Episode You'll Learn:Why educator burnout often happens through "death by paper cuts"How positive psychology can help educators thrive instead of simply surviveThe importance of building personal recharge moments into your workdayHow simple systems reduce mental overloadHow leaders can support both themselves and their teams through intentional habitsAnd More!Connect with Phil JanuszewskiWebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeLinkedInTikTokX (Twitter)Positive Growth Clothing StoreJoin the Positive Growth Lounge Email ListAbout PhilPhil Januszewski is a nationally recognized keynote speaker, former chemistry and physics teacher, and positive psychology advocate. After spending 20 years in education, he now helps educators and public health professionals flourish personally so they can create greater impact professionally—without burnout, boredom, or cynicism.His upcoming book, Too Damn Happy: Flourishing in a Tired and Uninspired World, explores practical mindset shifts and intentional habits that help people build sustainable joy and resilience.

“If we imagine fear as this tight fist that says, I’m not going to let go, I need to keep you safe, love comes in as just this warm hug, and it’s like, It’s all right, sweetheart, I’ve got you, you don’t have to hold this burden anymore. And the fear doesn’t want to do this…. It is doing it because it does not believe there is another path for you in order to survive or get your needs met.” – Cory Muscara Cory and Drew Cory Muscara Former monk and down-to-earth spiritual teacher Cory Muscara wraps up Season 12 with a powerful exploration of the lived human experience. Cory is not a graduate of the Hoffman Process, but he has recommended it to many and plans on attending in the near future. The ethos of his work blends beautifully with that of the Process. After a painful relationship breakup in his twenties, Cory began to meditate as a way to support himself. Realizing he wanted to go deeper into meditation, he headed to a monastery in Burma for a 6-month meditation retreat. Truly, it is hard to summarize this conversation. Like life, it must be experienced. You can feel the invitation to soften when in Cory’s presence as he articulates the process of internal healing and self-compassion. Later in the conversation, Drew mentions that a Process is completing just down the hill. He asks Cory what he might tell them. Cory offers a compassionate response to them and ultimately to all of us. He shares that leaving a retreat such as the Process and heading back into life offers us the opportunity to continue the work to heal, realizing that life is the meditation cushion. Life is where the ‘work’ continues. It is also where love can blossom with more ease and grace for ourselves and others. We hope you enjoy this wise and compassionate conversation with Cory and Drew. We’ll see you again in late August when we launch season 13. Thanks for listening and watching. We appreciate you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bgf3BpOFloY Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify More about Cory Muscara: Cory Muscara is a former monk, host of the Practicing Human podcast, and bestselling author of the book Stop Missing Your Life. With over 1.5MM followers across his social media channels, Cory has gained popularity for his down-to-earth teachings on mindfulness, wellbeing, and mental health. Cory has taught mindful leadership at Columbia University, is an instructor in Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, and, for the last decade, has offered mindfulness keynotes, workshops, and retreats around the world, helping people find peace and transformation in a chaotic world. Cory's meditations have been heard more than 50 million times in over 150 countries. His goal is to share wisdom teachings in a practical and accessible way. Discover more about Cory here and find resources here. Follow Cory on Instagram and LinkedIn. As mentioned in this episode: The monastery Cory resided at is Panditarama Hse Main Gon Forest Meditation Center in Burma. Cory’s teacher, Sayadaw U Pandita Sayadaw means “venerable teacher.” Vipassana Meditation. •   Vipassana means to “see things as they really are.”•   Vipassana meditation is one of India’s most ancient meditation techniques. Walking meditation: •   Thich Nhat Hanh on How to Take a Mindful Walk Attunement Internal Family Systems (IFS) •   IFS Model, Parts, and Protective Patterns •   Richard Schwartz – Listen to Richard on the Hoffman Podcast: IFS & the Unburdening of Self The productivity tool Cory mentioned is ToDoist. C.A.R.E. – Connect. Appreciate. Reveal. Empathize. 19:44 (video), 18:47 (audio) Two levels of pain: Primary and Secondary pain 37:09 (video), 34:40 (audio) Cory’s episode is the first one we filmed at our new Hoffman Podcast Studio at Santa Sabina. We celebrated this inaugural episode with a crew photo. Drew Horning – Host, Cory Muscara – Guest, Julie Daley – Executive Producer, Mike Ingrasci – Director of Marketing, outside the new studio at Hoffman Retreat Center, Santa Sabina.

Send us Fan MailWhat if the fun you're chasing is actually working against you? This week I'm digging into why some fun fades the second it's over, while other fun sticks with you for years — and it comes down to a couple of things researchers can actually explain.I'm also giving you my go-to system, VERITAS, for building fun into your life on purpose — even when things are hard, even when you're short on time. If you've ever felt like you "used to" have more fun, this episode is for you.In This Episode●     Why fun is more than just pleasure — the real ingredients behind it (joy, engagement, and meaning)●     The research on intrinsic motivation (Self-Determination Theory) and why fun you choose beats fun you're told to have●     What the Stoics actually believed about pleasure, and why it still applies today●     My VERITAS system for building real, intentional fun into your life — step by stepQuote of the Week"Very little is needed to make a happy life. It is all within yourself, in your way of thinking and in your way of living."— Marcus AureliusCitations & Sources●     Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. — Self-Determination Theory, on intrinsic motivation and autonomy●     Deci, E. L., Koestner, R., & Ryan, R. M. (1999). A meta-analytic review of experiments examining the effects of extrinsic rewards on intrinsic motivation. Psychological Bulletin.●     Csikszentmihalyi, M. — Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, on flow states and optimal challenge●     Boothby, E. J., Clark, M. S., & Bargh, J. A. (2014). Shared experiences are amplified. Psychological Science.Let's go, let's get it done.Get more information at: http://projectweightloss.org

Why does betrayal feel like it shatters your entire world? #BetrayalTrauma practitioner and #RelationshipCoach Mr. Jay explains why broken trust affects us so deeply, how childhood wounds amplify #emotionalpain, and the practical steps toward #healingafterinfidelity, abandonment, or emotional betrayal. Mr. Jay shares the surprising statistics behind healing after betrayal, why many couples actually grow stronger, and the mindset shifts necessary to #rebuildtrust, restore intimacy, and move forward together after emotional devastation.This episode offers hope for anyone #rebuildingtrust after trauma.Learn more and connect with Mr. Jay at: www.MrJayRelationshipCoach.com https://linktr.ee/traumapractitionerjay#betrayaltrauma #betrayaltraumahealing #relationshiphealing #rebuildingtrust #trustafterbetrayal #infidelityrecovery #emotionalhealing #traumahealing #attachmenttrauma #childhoodtrauma #innerchildhealing #selftrust #healthyrelationships #relationshipadvice #mentalhealth #anxietyrecovery #depressionhealing #forgivenessjourney #boundaries #selfworth #resilience #personalgrowth #spiritualhealing #healthyrelationships #healthyrelationshiptips _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

Why does betrayal feel like it shatters your entire world? #BetrayalTrauma practitioner and #RelationshipCoach Mr. Jay explains why broken trust affects us so deeply, how childhood wounds amplify #emotionalpain, and the practical steps toward #healingafterinfidelity, abandonment, or emotional betrayal. Mr. Jay shares the surprising statistics behind healing after betrayal, why many couples actually grow stronger, and the mindset shifts necessary to #rebuildtrust, restore intimacy, and move forward together after emotional devastation.This episode offers hope for anyone #rebuildingtrust after trauma.Learn more and connect with Mr. Jay at: www.MrJayRelationshipCoach.com https://linktr.ee/traumapractitionerjay#betrayaltrauma #betrayaltraumahealing #relationshiphealing #rebuildingtrust #trustafterbetrayal #infidelityrecovery #emotionalhealing #traumahealing #attachmenttrauma #childhoodtrauma #innerchildhealing #selftrust #healthyrelationships #relationshipadvice #mentalhealth #anxietyrecovery #depressionhealing #forgivenessjourney #boundaries #selfworth #resilience #personalgrowth #spiritualhealing #healthyrelationships #healthyrelationshiptips _____________________________________ABOUT SAMIA:Samia Bano is the #HappinessExpert, author, speaker, podcaster & coach for coaches and healers. Samia is most known for her book, 'Make Change Fun and Easy' and her #podcast of the same name. With the help of her signature Follow Your Heart Process™, a unique combination of #PositivePsychology and the #spiritual wisdom of our most effective #ChangeMakers, Samia helps you overcome #LimitingBeliefs, your chains of fear, to develop a #PositiveMindset and create the impact and income you desire with fun and ease…Samia's advanced signature programs include the Happiness 101 Class and the Transformative Action Training.Samia is also a Certified #ReikiHealer and Crisis Counselor working to promote #MentalHealthAwareness.  Samia models #HeartCenteredLeadership and business that is both #SociallyResponsible and #EnvironmentallyFriendly.Samia is a practicing #Muslim with an inter-spiritual approach. As someone who has a love and appreciation for diversity, she is a #BridgeBuilder between people of different faiths and cultures. Although Samia currently lives in California, USA, she has lived in 3 other countries and speaks Hindi, Urdu, and English fluently.  Want to learn even more about Samia? Visit www.academyofthriving.com :)To Book your Free HAPPINESS 101 EXPLORATION CALL with Samia, click: https://my.timetrade.com/book/JX9XJ

What You'll Learn in This Episode:In this episode of the Lean Solutions Podcast, Catherine McDonald sits down with Kathy Miller to explore why successful transformations are driven by people, not just processes.You'll learn how trust, meaningful work, optimism, and strong relationships create lasting cultural change, why consistency is essential for leaders, and how simple daily leadership habits can increase engagement and continuous improvement across any organization.Whether you're leading a Lean transformation, managing a manufacturing team, or looking to build a stronger workplace culture, this episode offers practical insights for creating lasting change through people-first leadership.Key Takeaways:1. Great transformations begin with trust2. People need purpose—not just processes3. Culture changes through consistent leadership4. Positive psychology strengthens LeanLinks:https://more4leaders.com/linkedin.com/in/kathy-miller-mapp-mba-acchttps://www.findleansolutions.com/https://www.findleansolutions.com/lean-summit/

I'm excited to welcome Dr. Daniel Singley back to the show. He joined me years ago when we were a brand-new podcast, and he's been busy doing meaningful work in the world around paternal mental health. Join us to learn more about why the mental health of fathers cannot be overlooked in perinatal care. Dr. Daniel Singley is a San Diego-based, board-certified psychologist and director of The Center for Men's Excellence. His research and practice focus on men's mental health with particular emphasis on reproductive psychology and the transition to fatherhood. He won the American Psychological Association's 2017 Practitioner of the Year Award from the Division on Men and Masculinities. He is a past president of the APA's Section on Positive Psychology and is the current president of the APA's Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinities and the President's Advisory Council for Postpartum Support International. Dr. Singley conducts training and presentations across the country to assist individuals and organizations in enhancing their level of father inclusiveness. He also founded the grant-funded Basic Training for New Dads, Inc. nonprofit and the Padre Cadre social networking application, Just for Dads, to give fathers the tools they need to be highly engaged with their infants and their partners.  Show Highlights: How things have changed over the past seven years in paternal perinatal mental health–and why there is still much work to do Why it's a systemic problem in our society that men can't take time off when a new baby arrives How a dad's mental health is affected in the reproductive period What the numbers show about the prevalence of perinatal mental health disorders in fathers How neurobiological shifts happen in fathers during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum How society's message to fathers about being the emotional rock and provider for their family is a damaging one The impact on a new baby, kids, and the family system when a dad gets the mental health help he needs What perinatal mental health issues might look like in new dads An overview of Dr. Singley's advanced PSI training, Foundations in Paternal Perinatal Mental Health (Find out more at⁠ www.postpartum.net⁠.)  Resources: Connect with Dr. Singley:⁠ Website⁠,⁠ Facebook⁠,⁠ Instagram⁠, and⁠ Twitter⁠ Call the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-TLC-MAMA or visitcdph.ca.gov. Please find resources in English and Spanish at Postpartum Support International, or by phone/text at 1-800-944-4773.  There are many free resources, such as online support groups, peer mentors, a specialist provider directory, and perinatal mental health training for therapists, physicians, nurses, doulas, and anyone who wants to be more supportive in providing services. You can also follow PSI on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and most other platforms. Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/for information on the grief course.  Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today!  If you are a California resident seeking a therapist in perinatal mental health, please email me about openings for private pay clients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join the 9-Step Recover Your Soul CollectiveEvery once in a while, I revisit a Bonus Podcast episode that feels especially relevant to where we are on our soul journey, and this is one of those conversations.A longtime listener recently reached out to tell me this was one of the most impactful episodes I've shared. As I listened to it again, I realized how beautifully it connects with so many of the conversations we've been having lately about authenticity, healthy boundaries, self-awareness, and choosing peace over old protective patterns.One of the greatest gifts of healing is learning to be authentic. To be vulnerable. To speak our truth.But authenticity doesn't mean sharing everything with everyone.There is a profound difference between processing and sharing, and understanding that difference can transform our relationships, our healing, and the way we connect with others.In this deeply personal episode, I share an experience where I found myself processing a painful story in a space that wasn't meant to hold that level of healing work. What felt embarrassing and uncomfortable at the time became a powerful gift on my own Soul Recovery journey.I realized that sometimes our deepest healing doesn't happen by telling our story over and over. Sometimes it happens by finding the right container to process it, allowing ourselves to move through it with compassion, fully release it, and then sharing the wisdom that remains.Healthy boundaries aren't only about saying "no."They're also about honoring ourselves enough to know what belongs in a safe healing space and what belongs in everyday conversation.As we recover our souls, we begin to recognize that authenticity and discernment can exist together. We don't have to choose between being real and protecting our peace. We can honor both.In This Episode:

Letting Go of Being Right: How to Take Your Power Back and Choose Inner PeaceAs recovering people pleasers and codependents, many of us learned that if we could just explain ourselves better, convince someone of our point of view, or get them to see things our way, everything would finally feel okay.The problem is that living this way keeps us on an emotional battlefield.We become exhausted trying to manage, control, fix, defend, and prove. We fight for approval. We fight to be understood. We fight to be right. And underneath all of that fighting is often something much more tender: a desire to feel safe, valued, heard, and enough.In this episode, I share a very personal story from my own marriage that reminded me how quickly old patterns can surface, even after years of healing. What started as an innocent comment from my husband unexpectedly activated a deep fear inside me, creating an opportunity to witness an old protective system that still occasionally shows up.The beautiful thing about this work is that awareness changes everything.As we heal, we begin to recognize that letting go of being right does not mean giving up our voice. It doesn't mean abandoning our needs, our boundaries, or our truth. Instead, it means releasing the belief that our peace depends on someone else agreeing with us.When we stop fighting every battle, we discover something powerful: we can stand in our truth without needing to control anyone else's.When we release the need to prove, convince, defend, and manage, we create space for something much deeper: compassion, connection, and inner freedom.Your voice matters.Your feelings matter.Your perspective matters.And you don't need anyone else's permission for that to be true.Until next time, namaste.

Dynamicism embodies the ability to move, adjust, adapt and thus thrive in whatever environment one finds themselves. To be dynamic is to be fully alive and thus living fully the life that we are given. Whenever we talk about contentment and what lies at the heart of experiencing contentment and how I introduce the Contentment Masterclass is the idea of a vehicle that provides us a mode of transportation along our life journey. When we are content, the motor of our vehicle that creates the abiding peace during any type of driving conditions (life and world events outside of our control) is the learned skill of equanimity. "Equanimity is a state of psychological balance and stability. Evenness of mind and temper allows us to navigate the many curveballs that life may throw at us with grace and serenity." —PositivePsychology.com Notice that equanimity is described as a skill. This is awesome news. We do not come out of the womb with the ability to keep ourselves calm, yet remain loving and kind while honoring our integrity, in difficult situations. It is a skill we choose to learn, and like most skills, it takes practice. We will wobble and feel very uneasy in our first attempts at holding ourselves calmly in an agitating moment, watching our words with care before uttering them or deciding whether or not to respond. This will take extraordinary reserves of energy as we welcome this skill into our toolbox of contentment. But the more we engage in such a way, it gradually becomes our default. And as we witness the peace we feel afterward, knowing we are at ease with how we engaged, what we said, and how we spoke (our tone and our words), we are self-encouraged to continue to apply this skill moving forward. This is where we begin, knowing what the word literally means. Now, let's dive into how to we practice this skill in our lives and the many opportunities to do so. Find the Show Notes for this episode on The Simply Luxurious Life blog - https://thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/podcast428