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In this solo episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul Jenkins takes on one of the most common laments he has heard in his practice: why do I do what I do when I know what I know? His answer is good news. Your brain is not malfunctioning. It is doing something it is remarkably good at, which is automating whatever you have already practiced. Neural pathways turn repeated experiences into cruise control, the same way walking, typing, or driving a car become automatic without a conscious thought. That same process runs on our thoughts. We carry practiced ways of judging our circumstances, ourselves, and the people around us, and we have rehearsed some of those patterns thousands of times over decades. So when an old thought shows up on its own, there is no reason for guilt or shame. Familiar does not mean true. It means practiced. Dr. Paul introduces metacognition, thinking about thinking, as the place to start, because it creates a little space and that space is where choice lives. He also offers a shift in language: instead of "I'm just a negative person" or "I'm just an anxious person," try "I have become very practiced at noticing things negatively." A practiced pattern can be practiced differently. To show what reprogramming takes, he describes the scrambled keyboards he brings to corporate trainings, with the keys popped off and put back in the wrong places. Most people need about forty-five seconds to type their own first name on one. Nobody would bother learning that layout without a reason, and that is the point. Two things are required to build a new neural pathway: meaning or purpose, and repetition. Meaning is essential but not enough on its own. You still have to take the keyboard home and put in the reps. He also reminds listeners not to confuse unfamiliar with unnatural, and points back to episode 721, "Now do it again tomorrow." The episode closes with a question and an invitation. What are you practicing? Notice one thought pattern today that seems to run automatically, without beating yourself up, and ask whether it is a pattern you want to keep practicing. You have thoughts, but you are not your thoughts. October's theme on Positives is the brain, "the owner's manual." Positives is built for transformational learning through daily, weekly, and monthly practices, with the daily ones starting at three minutes a day. There's a free sample at liveonpurposeradio.com/positives. Learn more about the show at liveonpurposeradio.com and about Dr. Paul's work at drpauljenkins.com.
What's possible when partnership, trust and an optimistic mindset come together under pressure? Aurecon CEO Louise Adams and Perenti CEO and Managing Director Vanessa Torres speak about how they connected over their shared passion for the role of optimism. Learn about the role optimism played in transforming the GEMCO wharf from catastrophe to rebuilt and operational in 14 months – a process that could have taken three to five years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michelle Gielan is a positive psychology researcher, bestselling author, and former national CBS News anchor who examines how optimism shapes performance and well-being. She is the author of Broadcasting Happiness and Resilient Optimism: The Science of Sustaining a Positive Mindset in Tough Times. She was an executive producer of The Happiness Advantage on PBS and a featured professor in Oprah's Happiness course. Michelle holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor's degree in computer engineering from Tufts University. Her research and ideas have been featured by The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and the Today show. In this episode we discuss the following: Optimism doesn't mean ignoring the bad news, minimizing a problem, or convincing ourselves that cars won't hit us because we're optimists. When Michelle was in the hospital with her newborn in the NICU, she focused on the next meaningful, constructive action she could take. Optimism is connected to countless positive outcomes, when our optimism leads us to take action. It's not just wishful thinking. Our behaviors matter. And an optimistic mindset can change our behaviors, which can change what happens to us next.
In this solo episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul Jenkins takes on the question he has heard most often in three decades of clinical work: why do I do what I do when I know what I know? His answer starts with an image. Picture yourself stuck inside a box, with the instructions for getting out printed on the outside. You can't read them from where you're standing, and that has nothing to do with intelligence, motivation, or capability. It is a matter of perspective, and it is the first reason he gives for why all of us need coaches. We experience everything from inside our own minds, Dr. Paul explains, and our biggest error is believing what we think. Assumptions don't feel like assumptions. They feel like reality, which is why blind spots stay blind. He shares a moment from a retreat with his coach Jody Moore, where two dozen people each took an hour in the hot seat over three full days. When his turn came, he laid out everything going on in his business and his mind, then paused for the coaching. Jody's whole response was, "Well, that's a thought." He had believed he was describing his circumstances. She showed him he was describing his thoughts about them. A coach, he adds, does not know your life better than you do. What a coach has is the one thing you cannot give yourself: an outside perspective. The second reason is that information is not transformation. Dr. Paul returns to the difference between breakthrough learning, when the lights come on, and transformational learning, when practice slowly changes who you are, and compares it to learning the piano until his hands knew where to go without thinking. Then he adds the third piece: another human. Change happens in relationship. A promise made only to yourself usually leaves a back door cracked open, and telling a coach or accountability partner closes it. He explains the difference between real friends and deal friends, and why he felt free to make his coaching relationships entirely about his own growth. He loves the way his daughter defines commitment: doing what you said you'd do after the feeling you had when you said it has passed. The episode closes with an invitation. Maybe you don't need another book, another podcast, or another breakthrough. Maybe the instructions are already printed on the outside of your box, and you need someone standing outside it to read them to you. Dr. Paul built Positives to support both kinds of learning, with daily, weekly, and monthly practices plus private and group coaching. There's a free sample at liveonpurposeradio.com/positives. Learn more about the show at liveonpurposeradio.com and about Dr. Paul's work at drpauljenkins.com.
It's been a busy week, and I'm recording this a little bit tired, but happy.As today's episode unfolded, there were three threads that appeared:The life imitating art moment when my co-host Grace's camera failed, right as we were about to deliver a free lunch and learn on the nervous system at work - and how these moments in life can become live, real-time demonstrations of the very thing we seeking to learn (or teach)I also share three simple techniques for vagal toning that came up in today's session - a gentle hold at the back of the neck, a hand resting on the heart, and a gentle press at the inner corners of the eyebrows. And I leave you with a question: what actually nourishes your nervous system when it's activated, rather than simply soothing or numbing it?Lastly, if this work on the nervous system resonates for you, I share a little about a four-week course Grace and I are running together, starting 5 November, on understanding the language of your own nervous system.Henny xResources & Ways of ConnectingTo find out more about the-nervous-system-at-work-4-week-course-with-henny-flynn-and-grace-loveday we begin Thursday 5 NovemberTo join the mailing list... hennyflynn.co.uk/contact for all the free things, including this podcast ★ Support this podcast ★
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy Life
Recover Your Soul Practices: The Power of the BreathWhat if one of the simplest spiritual practices is something you are already doing all day long?Your breath is always with you. It can bring you back to the present moment, help you slow down, and create a little more space between what is happening around you and how you are choosing to respond.In this Soul Practice, we explore the breath as a simple and accessible way to turn within, reconnect with ourselves, settle into the present moment, and create space for a deeper awareness of our soul and our connection to something greater than ourselves.You don't have to know how to meditate or have a perfect spiritual practice. Your breath is already here, waiting for you to notice it. Sometimes healing begins with something as simple as stopping, taking a breath, and remembering that we are here, now.Ready to go deeper?The Recover Your Soul Self-Study Collective is a self-paced opportunity to work through the full 9-Step Recover Your Soul™ Process of Healing and Awakening in your own time and at your own pace.Each Step includes videos with teachings that feel like you are being coached one-on-one with me, along with guided meditations, reflection, and journaling to help you move beyond simply learning the Steps and begin doing the deeper, transformative work of healing and awakening.And you don't have to do it alone.Each month, we gather for two live Zoom sessions with me for continued support, additional teachings, questions, reflection, and connection around the Steps and the process.Join to work through the Steps. Stay to integrate, deepen, and connect with community.If you're feeling called to go deeper into your own soul journey, I would love to have you with us.Learn more and join us at RecoverYourSoul.net.
Text your thoughts and questions!Have you ever taken a personality quiz just for fun, only to wonder afterward what you're actually supposed to do with the results? Lisa has taken more assessments than she can count—including on the corporate side, where discovering she's an ENFJ made total sense to her. But the real question isn't whether these quizzes are fun. It's whether they can actually help you live a better life. Lisa believes they can, which is exactly why she has clients take a number of assessments before they ever start working together.In this episode, Lisa draws a clear line between talent-based assessments like Clifton Strengths, which measure how you work and get things done, and character strengths, which measure who you are and why something feels meaningful while you're doing it. She introduces the Via Character Strengths framework, developed by psychologists Martin Seligman and Christopher Peterson along with a team of 55 scientists, organizing 24 character strengths into six broad virtues: wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transcendence. She explains signature strengths—the three to seven strengths that are truest to who you are—and shares research showing that using a signature strength in a new way each day for a week increased happiness and decreased depression for up to six months. Lisa offers three simple ways to spot a signature strength on your own: it feels energizing rather than draining, it feels natural rather than forced, and you lose track of time while doing it. She walks through practical ways this shows up in real life, from choosing a productivity system that fits your strengths, to designing your week around them, to using them as a tiebreaker for hard decisions, to recognizing when burnout comes from spending too much time in your lower strengths. Lisa also gets personal, sharing her own top five signature strengths (gratitude, honesty, love, humor, and creativity) and the story of finally embracing humor publicly in her business after years of hiding it, worried it might undermine her expertise. She closes with a simple challenge: take the free Via assessment, pick one signature strength, and use it in a new way this week.Character strengths, Lisa reminds us, aren't a ranking against anyone else, and they're not about fixing what's broken. They're about noticing who you already are at your best, and building more of your days around that.Key Takeaways:Understand the difference between talent-based assessments like Clifton Strengths and character-based assessments like Via Character Strengths.Discover the six virtues and 24 character strengths that make up the Via framework, developed by Martin Seligman and Christopher Peterson.Learn what a signature strength is and how research links using one in a new way to increased happiness for up to six months.Explore three simple signs you've found a signature strength: it energizes you, feels natural, and makes you lose track of time.See how knowing your strengths can shape your productivity systems, your weekly schedule, and even your hardest decisions.Understand how spending too much time in your lower strengths can be a hidden source of burnout.Hear Lisa's personal story of embracing humor and honesty publicly in her business after years of holding back.Learn how to take the free Via assessment and apply your results with a simple one-week challenge.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 88 Play to Your Strengths with Julia de'CanevaEpisode 298 How Your Strengths & Personality Can Be Your AdvantageEpisode 296 Core Values: A Foundation of Sustainable ProductivityPositively Productive Resources Library Book 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!TAGS: Character Strengths, Via Institute, Signature Strengths, Positive Psychology, Martin Seligman, Self-Awareness, Values, Burnout, Authenticity, Personality Assessments, Productivity SystemsCHAPTER MARKERS:00:00:00 Intro: What Kind of Potato Chip Are You? 00:01:47 Clifton Strengths vs. Via Character Strengths 00:03:35 What Are Character Strengths? The Six Virtues 00:04:37 Character Strengths vs. Core Values 00:05:02 What Is a Signature Strength? 00:05:13 The Research: Happiness, Depression, and Signature Strengths 00:05:43 Three Ways to Spot Your Own Signature Strength 00:06:12 Lisa's Top Five Signature Strengths 00:06:52 Choosing Systems That Fit Your Strengths 00:07:05 Designing Your Week Around Your Strengths 00:07:19 Using Strengths as a Decision-Making Tiebreaker 00:07:34 Noticing Burnout From Overusing Lower Strengths 00:08:18 Lisa's Story: Embracing Humor in Her Business 00:10:17 Signature Strengths Are Innate, Not a Ranking 00:11:53 From Fun Quiz to Decision-Making Tool 00:12:17 How to Take the Free Via Assessment 00:12:28 This Week's Challenge: Try a Strength in a New WayRequest this Toolkit and other free resources at the Resources Page.
Survivor to Thriver Show: Transform Your Fear Into Freedom with Samia Bano
What can #nature teach us about #gratitude, #humility, #compassion and #SpiritualGrowth? Listen now to this episode with Jesseca Banchy, Founder of Magnetic Soul Healing and Compost Cultura, to learn why #ReconnectingWithNature is very likely the #missinglink to a healthier, happier you, and how you can strengthen your #ConnectionWithNature.Jesseca believes that life itself is simple, but we often make it complicated through our psychology, expectations, materialism and constant striving. In this conversation, we explore what nature can teach us about living with more gratitude, joy, humility and acceptance. From #composting and caring for the earth to #lettinggo of judgement and reconnecting with the #presentmoment, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on #whatreallymatters.Learn more and connect with Jesseca now at:https://magneticsoulhealing.org/https://www.compostcultura.org/#naturehealing #ConnectionWithNature #SpiritualAwakening #PersonalGrowth #MindfulLiving #ConsciousLiving #SustainableLiving #Compost #ZeroWaste #ReduceWaste #Recycling #Repurposing #EnvironmentalAwareness #NatureAndWellbeing #Gratitude #SelfAwareness #EmotionalWellbeing #SpiritualWellbeing #HealingJourney #InnerGrowth #SimpleLiving #spiritualgrowthtips #spiritualgrowthmessage #spiritualgrowthmatters _____________________________________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/fT19wX8hhiqgSEwx8
What can #nature teach us about #gratitude, #humility, #compassion and #SpiritualGrowth? Listen now to this episode with Jesseca Banchy, Founder of Magnetic Soul Healing and Compost Cultura, to learn why #ReconnectingWithNature is very likely the #missinglink to a healthier, happier you, and how you can strengthen your #ConnectionWithNature.Jesseca believes that life itself is simple, but we often make it complicated through our psychology, expectations, materialism and constant striving. In this conversation, we explore what nature can teach us about living with more gratitude, joy, humility and acceptance. From #composting and caring for the earth to #lettinggo of judgement and reconnecting with the #presentmoment, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on #whatreallymatters.Learn more and connect with Jesseca now at:https://magneticsoulhealing.org/https://www.compostcultura.org/#naturehealing #ConnectionWithNature #SpiritualAwakening #PersonalGrowth #MindfulLiving #ConsciousLiving #SustainableLiving #Compost #ZeroWaste #ReduceWaste #Recycling #Repurposing #EnvironmentalAwareness #NatureAndWellbeing #Gratitude #SelfAwareness #EmotionalWellbeing #SpiritualWellbeing #HealingJourney #InnerGrowth #SimpleLiving #spiritualgrowthtips #spiritualgrowthmessage #spiritualgrowthmatters _____________________________________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/fT19wX8hhiqgSEwx8
I hadn't planned this episode - it seems to be the way, these days - it arrived instead, out of a small, quite ordinary battle with a piece of technology that simply wouldn't cooperate - and the frustration that came with it.As today's episode unfolded, there were three threads that appeared:What happens when something feels hard - not the BIG moments but those small things that thwart us - frustrating, annoying, irritating - and the choices we might forget we haveHow trying to enforce 'unenforceable rules' can lead us to 'pushing on through', when perhaps something else might serve the situation betterAnd I share my new book, everyday compassion (365 days of ordinary kindness), is published on 22 September. Pre-orders are open now, and I would love to inscribe a copy for you, or for someone you love.Henny xResources & Ways of ConnectingTo order everyday compassion... https://www.hennyflynn.co.uk/everyday-compassionTo discover The Field... https://www.hennyflynn.co.uk/enter-the-fieldShare where you go... when things feel like they're thwarting you, I'd love to hear https://www.hennyflynn.co.uk/contact ★ Support this podcast ★
In this solo episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul Jenkins records while gathered with his Positivity Artisans group, a small circle he meets with a few times a year for deeper, in-person work on the principles of positivity. Ahead of this retreat the group read Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now together, and rereading it put the idea of presence squarely on his mind. He offers listeners two simple invitations drawn from that reading: get here, and get now. Get here means noticing that your body can occupy only one place, even when your mind has checked out somewhere else. Dr. Paul lists the familiar ways this shows up: eating dinner with the family while thinking about work, sitting in a meeting while scrolling a phone, talking with a spouse while replaying yesterday, spending time with the kids while running through tomorrow's to-do list. He returns to a principle he often teaches, that awareness precedes choice. Then he borrows a small example from Tolle: washing dishes while feeling the warmth of the water and the texture of the soap, instead of treating the task as something to get through on the way to the next thing. Get now is the second half of the invitation, built on the idea that now is the only moment in which anyone can act. Dr. Paul walks through why the past is useful for learning and the future is useful for planning, but neither one can be lived in. He calls it a kind of insanity to get pulled outside the now: regret, guilt, and shame come from dwelling in the past, while anxiety and worry come from rehearsing a future that has not happened yet. He connects this to the phrase "it is what it is," arguing that presence is not about pretending things are fine, but about facing what is true right now so you can ask, now what. That is where the present becomes a gift in the fullest sense. Not because the moment always feels good, but because it is the only place where choice and power live. He closes by tying the idea to the platform he has spent the past year building, Positives. It grows out of a distinction from a recent episode between breakthrough learning and transformational learning, since presence, like positivity, is something practiced rather than known. Learn more about the show at liveonpurposeradio.com and about Dr. Paul's work at drpauljenkins.com.
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy Life
What if one of the most powerful things we can do for our healing is to stop holding ourselves hostage to the past?I have been thinking a lot about self-forgiveness lately. We can spend so much of our lives going back over what we should have done, what we wish we had said, the choices we regret, the ways we think we failed, or the times we weren't who we wanted to be. And when we keep judging ourselves for those moments, we keep ourselves connected to the pain.In this episode, I share a simple practice that has been opening something up for me: “I forgive myself for…” I sat down one morning and began writing, and what came out surprised me. I found myself forgiving the younger parts of me who thought I had to perform to be loved, forgiving myself for choices that weren't kind to myself, and offering compassion to the woman I was in moments when I simply didn't know another way.Self-forgiveness doesn't mean that we pretend something didn't happen or that we don't take responsibility for our choices. It means we stop using shame, guilt, regret, and judgment to continue hurting ourselves. We begin to understand the patterns and beliefs that shaped us, give ourselves grace, and remember that we can choose again.I also share how this practice has shown up in my marriage and in my own recovery, and why I now see self-forgiveness as such an important part of Step Five of the Recover Your Soul Process.If Recover Your Soul is about anything, I believe it is about self-love. And sometimes self-love begins with simply saying, I forgive myself.Together we can do the work that will Recover Your Soul.
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Ros Ben-Moshe, MPH, reveals how humor and laughter can become powerful tools for healing, resilience, and wellbeing. Learn how laughter may reduce stress, lift mood, strengthen connection, and support emotional and physical health through simple practices anyone can use. #Laughter #Wellbeing #Resilience
The response to last week's episode about fairy tales and voice notes has been extraordinary - so many of you shared your own stories with me, and I wanted to spend this episode reflecting on what came through, and inviting you a little deeper into mine.There are three threads running through today's conversation:I share the fuller story behind my own fairy tale - Little Red Riding Hood - including a sculpture that changed how I related to a part of myself I used to call anger, and how that part has since transformed from a black dog into a grey wolf who watches over me from the hillside.I reflect on some of the fairy tales you shared with me - Rapunzel, The Happy Prince, Parsifal, the Magic Porridge Pot and more - and what might be sitting underneath each one.And I share a little about the Weekend of No-Requirements, the retreat I'm running with Adam Lind this October - a space where nothing is required of you at all.Henny xResources & Ways of ConnectingDiscover the Weekend of No-Requirements... with Adam Lind, 16-19 October On animal parts work... if this resonates, Charlie Mackesy's The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse and Richard Schwartz's Internal Family Systems (IFS) are both beautiful places to go deeperExplore Paul Smith's sculptures Missed the fairy tale question... listen to last week's episode S21E1Share the Animal Parts who show up for you... by email, on YouTube, or through the contact form ★ Support this podcast ★
The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk www.LearningLeader.com My new book, The Price of Becoming, is a USA Today, LA Times, Success Magazine, and Publishers Weekly bestseller! I think you'll find it useful. This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My guest: Dr. Martin Seligman is one of the most influential psychologists alive. He's the founder of positive psychology and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, where he directs the Positive Psychology Center. His research reshaped how we understand optimism, resilience, and human flourishing. His books, including Learned Optimism, Flourish, and The Hope Circuit, have sold millions of copies. His latest is Agency: The Psychological History of Human Progress. Key Learnings The three parts of agency. Efficacy is the belief you can hit a goal right now, and it drives whether you try. Optimism is the belief you can hit it in the future, and it drives persistence and grit. Imagination is the range of goals you can even picture, and it drives creativity. When a culture has all three, it progresses. When they fall, it stagnates. "Depression and pessimism and happiness and optimism are too important to be left to happy people." Marty calls himself a born depressive and pessimist. He founded positive psychology and still wakes at 4:00 a.m. to a voice telling him he can't do the thing in front of him. What he's built over decades is the skill of arguing back, treating that voice not as truth but as a rival whose job is to make him miserable. The techniques don't come naturally to anyone. A small number of people are born happy. Everyone else has to learn and practice the skills, which is why Marty spent much of his career testing them rather than assuming they work. How you respond to good news matters more than you think. When his wife Mandy won first prize in the biggest black and white photography contest in the world, Marty could have said "congratulations, dear, you deserve it" and moved on. Instead, he named the exact photo that won, asked her to repeat what the editor said word for word, and tied her talent back to how they teach their kids. Ryan's summary of what made it work: specificity and curiosity. Marty calls it active constructive responding, and done consistently, it increases love and commitment and cuts divorce rates. Marty's contrarian take on leadership. He thinks the whole hunt for "what great leaders do" is a wild goose chase, because the great leaders he's met all do completely different things. What good followers have in common is PERMA: positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment. His advice is to promote the leaders who create the most PERMA, and to hold managers responsible for their people's well-being, not just their output, because well-being predicts productivity. Grit and agency. Grit, the idea made famous by his former student Angela Duckworth, feeds straight into optimism and increases how long people push through adversity. On Angela: "one of the best students I've ever had," and "it's great to be outdone." He credits her rare social intelligence, the ability to build allies instead of enemies. Predicting elections by counting optimism. With his graduate student Harold Zullow, Marty studied a century of nomination acceptance speeches and found the more optimistic candidate usually wins. In 1984, they sealed their prediction of the two nominees in an envelope at The New York Times and got it right. The $17,500 lesson. Convinced by Dukakis's optimistic acceptance speech, Marty flew to Edinburgh to place a legal bet and put his entire life savings on Dukakis at 2 to 1. Then he learned the speech was written by Ted Sorensen, and that Dukakis, in his own unscripted press conferences, was deeply pessimistic. He lost everything. The takeaway that shaped his later work: measure the unscripted moments, not the polished speeches. The 2024 call. Trump and Harris were even on optimism in their convention speeches. But across September and October, tracking how each explained bad events in press conferences, Trump got steadily more optimistic. Marty's team sealed another prediction: Trump winning and possibly by a lot. Why the fired-up CEO speech doesn't work great. After Marty published his method, both political parties asked him how to write optimistic speeches. He sent the protocol, and within a few elections everyone sounded optimistic, and it stopped predicting anything, because the optimism was shallow. People don't internalize a leader saying "we're going to crush it." Real agency shows up in the psychology of the team, and that comes from who you hire and how you train them, not from the speech. What the Army taught him. As lead consultant on the Army's Comprehensive Soldier Fitness program, Marty helped train 40,000 drill sergeants and profiled 900,000 soldiers from their first day. Three traits predicted who would later earn awards for excellent work and heroism: optimism, high positive emotion, and low negative emotion. On the other side, catastrophizers were more than twice as likely to develop PTSD at every level of combat. The hiring lesson. Hire optimists and happy people. Avoid catastrophizers. And when you can't pick your team, train the pessimists you already have in the skills of agency. "Put It In Perspective." The tool Marty uses to retrain catastrophizers. Picture the ominous "come see me at 4:00" email. Write down the worst thing that could happen, then the best thing, then the most likely thing, then a plan for that most likely case. Catastrophizers skip straight to the worst case and get paralyzed. The exercise pulls them back to what's actually probable. Marry an optimist. "If you're a pessimist, disaster is to marry another pessimist," because you'll both see the worst in every setback. The wine story makes the point about behavior change: after Mandy told him he'd wrecked a family engagement dinner by sending back a bottle, Marty realized that if she complained as much as he did, he wouldn't want to be married to her. He decided to stop. The critical thoughts never went away, but the behavior did. The gratitude testimonial. Think of someone still alive who did or said something that changed your life. Write a 300-word testimonial in three parts: what they did, what you did because of it, and where you are now as a result. Then deliver it in person and read it out loud. Marty has run this with thousands of people. The usual result is that both people cry, and a month later they test as less depressed and higher in well-being. Reading the minds of the dead. Marty's method for measuring agency across history is counting words. Agentic language like "choose," "compete," "can," and "do" versus language of constraint like "obliged" and "assigned." With Claude and ChatGPT, he can now do in one morning what used to take months: reading whole eras of writing and rating how agentic they are. St. Augustine and a thousand years of stagnation. Before Augustine, around 400 AD, Christian thinkers were highly agentic and taught that you could take part in your own salvation. Augustine's doctrine that grace comes only from God set Church teaching for close to a thousand years, and progress collapsed with it. When agency climbs again, as it does under Charlemagne around 800, progress climbs too. The pattern holds when you line it up against GDP, population, and writing about freedom. The manager's real job. "It's your job as a manager not just to keep productivity going, but to increase the well-being and agency of the people under you." Do that, and you get promoted. Fail at it and your time is up. The Champagne Question... What he'd celebrate a year from now. Marty wants psychohistory taken seriously as a real field, one that measures psychological variables, uses them to understand history, and then changes them to raise future happiness and productivity. Reflection Questions: Marty is 84, founded the field, and still wakes at 4 a.m. to a voice saying he can't do it. What does your version of that voice say, and what does it usually say it about? When it shows up, do you accept it as fact or argue back? Think about the last time someone close to you shared good news. Which quadrant were you in: active constructive, passive constructive, active destructive, or passive destructive? What did you actually say? Marty says a manager's job is to raise the well-being and agency of their people, not just their output. If your team was measured on PERMA tomorrow, what score would they give you, and where's the gap? If you liked this one with Marty, you should also listen to... Episode #703: Angela Duckworth - Why Grit Isn't Enough Time Stamps: 2:34 Angela Duckworth, grit & social intelligence 6:05 Active constructive responding: the Mandy photography story 12:13 Why leadership is heterogeneous, and the case for PERMA 14:49 How grit and agency fit together 16:09 The born pessimist who founded positive psychology 21:20 What the book is really about: founding psychohistory 22:52 Predicting elections & the $17,500 Dukakis bet 25:34 The 2024 prediction 29:17 Why the rah-rah CEO speech doesn't help much 31:07 What the U.S. Army taught him: optimism & PTSD 35:19 "Put It In Perspective," the tool for catastrophizers 38:55 Marry an optimist, and the wine-snob story 42:19 The gratitude testimonial 44:49 Reading the minds of the dead & St. Augustine 48:37 The manager's real job 49:33 What he'd celebrate a year from now 51:05 EOPC
“What you think is not gospel.”Can arguing with yourself make you happier? Martin Seligman, positive psychology pioneer and author of Agency: The Psychological History of Human Progress, says our negative thoughts don't have to dictate how we feel. By recognizing our internal narratives and challenging them with evidence, we can change our outlook and build a greater sense of agency. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Seligman and Matt Abrahams discuss flourishing, optimism, and the power of self-talk. They also examine why celebrating other people's successes takes more than saying “congratulations,” and how active, constructive communication can deepen our relationships.Takeaways:Your thoughts aren't facts. Negative self-talk can shape your emotions and actions, but learning to challenge those thoughts with realistic evidence can help you develop a more optimistic outlook.Celebrate success with curiosity, not just congratulations. Asking thoughtful questions about someone's good news helps them relive the experience and can deepen your relationship.Activity:Argue with yourself. Catch one negative thought you have about yourself this week and write it down as an argument rather than a fact. Then build the opposing case by listing three pieces of real evidence that challenge it.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:Martin SeligmanMartin's Book: AgencyEp.179 Finding Positive in Negative Emotions: Communication, Happiness & WellbeingEp.181 Why Happiness is a Direction, Not a Destination: Communicat… Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedIn Chapters:(00:00) - Introduction (01:20) - The Five Pillars of Flourishing (04:51) - Changing Your Inner Dialogue (06:22) - Challenging Negative Self-Talk (07:58) - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (09:38) - Building a Sense of Agency (11:27) - Learning From Your Critics (13:18) - The Final Three Questions (20:17) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors. These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.With Hiring Pro, you can hire with confidence, knowing you're getting the best talent for your needs. Get started by posting your job for free at linkedin.com/fastJoin our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be.
In this solo episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul Jenkins draws a line between two kinds of learning that thirty years of clinical work have only sharpened for him: breakthrough learning and transformational learning. Breakthrough is the moment something clicks, an insight from a podcast, a book, or a seminar that suddenly makes an old pattern visible. Transformation is what happens after the lights come on, and it looks a lot less exciting: repetition, practice, and showing up again the next day. Dr. Paul uses his own life as proof. He plays the piano and is fluent in Finnish, and neither came from a moment of inspiration; both took years of deliberate practice. He ties this to a principle he returns to often: awareness precedes choice. Until a pattern becomes conscious, he says, we are simply running programs we inherited, the same way we inherited our native language from our parents without ever choosing it. Once we see the pattern, new choices open up. The rest of the episode makes the case for rhythm over motivation. Dr. Paul shares an image his daughter gave him: a seed that needs three gallons of water over a month does not want it dumped on all at once, it needs daily sprinkling. He argues most people get their positivity the same way, in big occasional doses from a seminar or a book, with no daily practice behind it. Quoting something one of his own coaches taught him, that information is free but containers are rare, he makes the point that most of us do not have a knowledge problem, we have an implementation problem. He closes with the episode's title as the instruction: enjoy the breakthrough, then get up tomorrow and do it again. What inspires you today can only transform you if you practice it. Learn more about the show at liveonpurposeradio.com and about Dr. Paul's work at drpauljenkins.com.
What if the life you keep working toward is already asking to be noticed?For high achievers, happiness can become conditional. The next promotion. The next revenue goal. The end of the chaotic month. Peace is always waiting somewhere beyond the next finish line, while the finish line keeps moving.Amy Lynn Durham and Michele Phillips explore the emotional cost of conditional happiness, high achiever burnout, and a culture that has normalized running on adrenaline instead of alignment. Michele does not ask ambitious people to stop wanting more. She asks a more uncomfortable question: can you still feel satisfaction with where you are while remaining open to what comes next?Their conversation moves through happiness habits, personal energy, comparison, daily rituals, and the small resets that help leaders return to center when pressure takes over. It also examines the difference between appearing happy and being honest with yourself about what you actually feel.Inner peace is not a permanent destination. Neither is happiness. Both require a relationship with attention, values, and the stories we repeatedly tell ourselves.Maybe the goal is not to stop achieving. Maybe it is to stop requiring the next achievement to prove that this life is finally enough.Moments That Create Momentum:When Happiness Keeps Moving With the Finish Line – Explore how tying fulfillment to the next achievement can leave high performers constantly striving without ever fully arriving.Running on Adrenaline Instead of Alignment – Discover why urgency and pressure can feel productive while quietly disconnecting leaders from their body, values, and internal sense of direction.The Difference Between Looking Fine and Feeling Aligned – Understand why performing happiness for others is different from ignoring your own emotions and disconnecting from what is actually happening inside.A Full Life Is Not a Full Calendar – See how constant activity can become proof of success, while slowing down reveals whether those experiences actually reflect what matters to you.The Story You Repeat Becomes the Outcome You Expect – Hear how changing the language you use about yourself can shift attention from old limitations toward more conscious possibilities.About the Guest:Michele Phillips is a celebrated leadership coach, keynote speaker, and author of two books, the award-winning Happiness is a Habit - Simple Daily Rituals that Increase Energy, Improve Wellbeing and Add Joy to Every Day, and her brand new book, Energize Your Happiness - Tap into Your Personal Energy and Shape Your Destiny. This transformative new book blends neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and spiritual wisdom to help people elevate their energy and shape their destiny.With more than 25 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies, Michele has inspired thousands to create motivating beliefs, powerful habits, and lives filled with purpose.She is the founder of Key Performance, a sought-after consultant known for her “Write Your Outcome” methodology, and host of the podcast by the same name. Michele has a Master's degree from Fordham University in Organizational Development, and is a certified practitioner of Positive Psychology and emotional intelligence.She wrote Energize Your Happiness to help people build the energy for change.She hosts Write Your Outcome podcast to help people raise their consciousness.She works with organizations to create more conscious leaders and individual contributors.https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-phillips-9409707https://www.instagram.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Happinessisahabitaway
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy Life
You can also begin with the FREE Recover Your Soul 9-Step Workbook:https://www.recoveryoursoul.net/whatisrecoveryoursoulWhat do you do when something is happening that you really, really want to change?When you're worried about someone you love, something isn't going the way you hoped, or you're feeling triggered and activated, our first instinct can be to try to fix it, control it, or make it different.But what if peace doesn't require the situation to change?In this Soul Practice, I want to share a tool that I have been using for years: All Is Well. I first began working with this practice when I was getting sober and attending Al-Anon meetings, when there was plenty happening around me that I desperately wanted to change. At first, saying "all is well" felt almost impossible. How could I say that when things clearly weren't well?Over time, I began to understand that this wasn't about pretending everything was okay or bypassing the pain. It was about bringing myself back into the present moment, back into my body and my heart, and remembering that I could be okay even when I couldn't control what was happening around me.In this episode, I walk you through the practice and share how I have used it through some very complicated situations in my own life. We talk about releasing control, changing our perception, calming our nervous system, and finding that place inside where we can be with what is without fighting against it.The more we practice these tools, the easier it becomes to reach for something new instead of automatically falling back into our old patterns.This is the first episode in my Soul Practices series, where I am sharing simple, grounded spiritual tools that you can actually use in your everyday life.Try it with me. Use it once a day this week, whether you're in the middle of something difficult or simply want to practice coming into a deeper sense of peace.All is well.Not because everything is going to happen exactly the way we want it to.But because, in this moment, we can come back to ourselves.The Recover Your Soul Bonus Podcast is where I share Soul Practices like this one, along with deeper teachings, spiritual book studies, interviews, and reflections inspired by Al-Anon, metaphysics, and healing from within.The Bonus Podcast is available to Patreon members, Apple Podcast and YouTube subscribers.If you'd like to explore it without making a commitment, you can become a FREE Patreon member and receive new Bonus Podcast episodes for the first few weeks after they are released.And if you want to go deeper, members and subscribers have access to the full Recover Your Soul library of more than 200 episodes for about the price of a cup of coffee.There is a lot of goodness in that library, and I'm happy to have you there.Take what you need and leave the rest.I'm so glad you're here.Namaste,Rev. Rachel
What if our emotions are doing far more than simply making us feel happy, angry, afraid, or sad?In this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, Shemaiah Reed sits down with Doug Johnston, author of Choosing Emotions: Thinking with Your Head and Acting with Your Heart, for a fascinating conversation about emotional literacy, human behavior, and the hidden emotional sfile:///Users/shemaiahreed/Music/doug%20headshot.jpgtates that influence how we think, communicate, work, lead, and live.Drawing from more than 3,000 years of recorded thought, Johnston's research examines 272 emotional states across psychology, philosophy, science, linguistics, art, spirituality, and more than 30 faith and philosophical traditions.Johnston explains why our traditional vocabulary around emotion may be far too limited and explores several major ideas from the book, including emotions as an internal “Operating System,” the “Gears of Life” that translate feelings into behavior, and a kind of emotional “Rosetta Stone” that can help bridge cultures, disciplines, and human experiences.The conversation also explores why emotions such as admiration, confidence, procrastination, and zeal deserve closer examination, how language shapes our understanding of what we feel, and whether becoming more emotionally literate can help us make better choices instead of simply reacting.Choosing Emotions has ranked among Amazon's Top 10 titles in categories including Positive Psychology, Emotions & Mental Health, and Adult & Continuing Education.If you have ever wondered why you feel what you feel, how emotions influence your decisions, or whether we can become more intentional about the emotional states guiding our lives, this conversation opens a much bigger door.Topics include: emotional intelligence, emotional literacy, psychology, human behavior, decision-making, philosophy, mental health, leadership, communication, self-awareness, and the science of emotion.https://choosingemotions.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.Subscribe now at YouTube.com/@RefocusedNetworkThank you for your time.
Survivor to Thriver Show: Transform Your Fear Into Freedom with Samia Bano
You've done the inner work. You've tried #healing, #spirituality, #mindsetwork, #personaldevelopment, and every tool you can find — so why does life still feel complicated and heavy? Kathrin Niesel, #Transformational #Mentor, shares a powerful perspective on why constantly trying to fix yourself may actually keep you stuck. The pursuit of becoming a “better” or “perfect” version of yourself can quietly become another form of self-rejection. Learn why #SelfAcceptance and #UnconditionalLove may be the missing pieces in your #HealingJourney.Connect with Kathrin now at:https://www.facebook.com/hallo.kathrin.nieselhttps://www.instagram.com/kathrinniesel/Check out her website in German at:https://kathrinniesel.carrd.co/#SpiritualHealing #SelfDiscovery #InnerHealing #PersonalGrowth #SpiritualGrowth #LettingGo #Acceptance #InnerPeace #SelfLove #EmotionalHealing #MindsetShift #AuthenticSelf #BeYourself #SpiritualAwakening #ConsciousLiving #PersonalDevelopment #FindingYourself #HealingMind #LiveAuthentically #DivineLove #SpiritualJourney #InnerWork #transformationalcoaching _____________________________________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/fT19wX8hhiqgSEwx8
You've done the inner work. You've tried #healing, #spirituality, #mindsetwork, #personaldevelopment, and every tool you can find — so why does life still feel complicated and heavy? Kathrin Niesel, #Transformational #Mentor, shares a powerful perspective on why constantly trying to fix yourself may actually keep you stuck. The pursuit of becoming a “better” or “perfect” version of yourself can quietly become another form of self-rejection. Learn why #SelfAcceptance and #UnconditionalLove may be the missing pieces in your #HealingJourney.Connect with Kathrin now at:https://www.facebook.com/hallo.kathrin.nieselhttps://www.instagram.com/kathrinniesel/Check out her website in German at:https://kathrinniesel.carrd.co/#SpiritualHealing #SelfDiscovery #InnerHealing #PersonalGrowth #SpiritualGrowth #LettingGo #Acceptance #InnerPeace #SelfLove #EmotionalHealing #MindsetShift #AuthenticSelf #BeYourself #SpiritualAwakening #ConsciousLiving #PersonalDevelopment #FindingYourself #HealingMind #LiveAuthentically #DivineLove #SpiritualJourney #InnerWork #transformationalcoaching _____________________________________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/fT19wX8hhiqgSEwx8
After our pause, I'm returning to a new season - literal and metaphorical. It's lovely to be back and to feel into what is asking to be shared. As I opened the channel for today's conversation, two themes began flowing through this episode. I reflect on connection - between writer and reader, speaker and listener, self and self - and I ask a question I'd love you to sit with: what fairy tale from your childhood has stayed with you, and what might it be reflecting back? I also share a new way I've been thinking about voice notes: the way they allow us to communicate - to connect - even more freely with each other. Inspired by a friend... who was in her turn inspired by another beautiful human. Lastly I share a little about Season Two of The Field. If you're curious about intentional change, grounded in compassionate self-enquiry, then perhaps it's a space that calls to something within you. You would be so welcome there.Henny xResources & Ways of ConnectingOn voice memos... from Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley - Can I send you a voice memo - with gratitude for the inspirationTo discover more about The Field... the gate closes for Season Two on 9 SeptemberShare the fairytale that speaks to you... I would love to share the reflections that might arise ★ Support this podcast ★
In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul Jenkins welcomes Dr. Cristine Hull, author of 10 Ways to Balance Your Brain Chemistry, for a conversation about what is actually going on when your mood will not cooperate. Cristine's work grew out of her own long struggle with depression and anxiety and the search for real answers that followed, and as she puts it, her mess became her message. Dr. Paul opens with a question he has heard from clients for years: is this all in my head, or is it chemical? Cristine's answer is that it is all connected. She describes the wellness diamond, with physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual facets that each lift or limit the others, and she makes the case for taking personal responsibility for your own well being rather than handing it over to whoever is calling the shots in the market. From there the conversation gets practical. Cristine walks through the five brain chemicals that shape how we feel and the everyday counterfeits we reach for when one of them runs low, from caffeine and carbs to sugar and the endless scroll on our phones. Learning to tell them apart, she explains, is what puts you back in a position to choose. Dr. Paul's own drumbeat fits right here: awareness precedes choice. Listeners are invited to take an honest look at what they reach for and why, and to start sorting out their own brain chemistry. Cristine has a free series of content, including video, at 10waysbook.com, and you can learn more about her work at cristinehull.com.
✨ NEW EPISODE! Today on Too Opinionated, we're exploring the connection between the physical, emotional and energetic self with Dr. Mary Sanders, host of the Energy Medicine podcast. Dr. Mary is a Doctor of Chiropractic, Medical Intuitive and energy medicine practitioner whose approach combines energy work with tools from positive psychology. Her mission is to help people move beyond what she describes as "spiritual bypassing" and instead develop a more grounded relationship with their physical and emotional well-being.
Recover Your Soul: A Spiritual Path to a Happy and Healthy Life
What does it mean to be spiritually awake? I don't believe it means that life suddenly becomes easy or that we stop having painful, complicated, very human experiences. Life is still going to be lifey. For me, awakening is becoming more aware of what is happening inside of me and remembering that I have a choice in how I experience what is happening around me.In this episode, I share a very real situation with my son that gave me an opportunity to practice the Recover Your Soul Process right in the middle of something scary and emotional. Rather than simply talking about the nine steps, I walk through them as I was actually experiencing this situation. What was I feeling? What was I trying to control? What was underneath my reaction? And how could I choose to see it differently?This is what Recover Your Soul has become for me. Not fixing ourselves or getting to a place where nothing ever hurts, but becoming aware of our patterns, beliefs, and stories and learning that we can choose again.In this episode, we explore:• What spiritual awakening looks like in everyday life • Working the Recover Your Soul 9-Step Process through a real-life experience • Releasing control and changing our perception • Recognizing old patterns when they show up • Moving from reaction into awareness and choice • Finding peace without needing everything around us to be peacefulIf you've found Recover Your Soul through Al-Anon, codependency, addiction, people pleasing, or the struggle to let go of control, I hope this conversation gives you a glimpse of where the work can take us.I'm still learning and practicing this right alongside you. Sometimes the moments we never would have chosen become the moments that show us how much we've changed.Take what you need and leave the rest.I'm so grateful you're here.Namaste, Rev. Rachel
Survivor to Thriver Show: Transform Your Fear Into Freedom with Samia Bano
We clean our homes, organize our closets, and clear physical clutter — but what about the mess we're carrying in our minds and #emotions?Francine spent years blaming her job, her circumstances, her family, and other people for how unhappy she felt. Then she realized something uncomfortable but liberating: she was the one who had to #change. In this episode, we explore what happens when we #stopblaming, #takeresponsibility for our inner world, and begin changing the patterns that keep us stuck. Listen now to this interview with Francine Juhlin, Warrior Princess of Personal Change and #author of "The Butterfly Who Changed Everything", to learn practical keys, tips and tools for transforming yourself from #caterpillartobutterfly -- with fun and ease! Check out Francine's newest book, The Butterfly Who Changed Everything: A Journey of Self Discovery at: https://a.co/d/08WfDHJVLearn even more and connect with Francine at:https://www.facebook.com/PersonalChangeWarriorshttps://www.youtube.com/@francinejuhlinhttps://personalchangewarriors.com/#PersonalChange #PersonalDevelopment #SelfHealing #InnerHealing #MeditationPractice #HolisticHealth #MindsetShift #HealingJourney #SelfLoveJourney #EmotionalHealing #RootCauseHealing #PersonalGrowth #TransformYourLife #HappinessJourney #FindingHappiness #MindfulLiving #Mindfulness #GuidedMeditation #MeditationForBeginners #SpiritualGrowth #SelfDiscovery #PositiveChange #OvercomingLimitingBeliefs #PeoplePleasing #TheButterflyWhoChangedEverything_____________________________________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
Improving mental health involves not only addressing illness, but also identifying and developing the positive qualities that help us flourish. In search of more information about what these qualities are and how to develop them, Emily and I will be studying a foundational textbook on Positive Psychology.The book is called Character Strengths and Virtues: A Handbook and Classification, Volume 1 (Christopher Peterson and Martin E. P. Seligman, 2004). In this podcast, we discuss how creativity may contribute to fulfillment, resilience, and what positive psychologists describe as “the good life.” Other character strengths will be covered in future podcasts.Our conversation takes a closer look at creativity as a character strength—and how it's much more than being artistic. From problem-solving and divergent thinking to writing, photography, and everyday ingenuity, creativity appears in many different forms.We also discuss how childhood experiences, education, stress, external criticism, intelligence, and personality may influence how creativity develops and is expressed. In this episode, discover:1. What is Positive Psychology?2. Character Strengths and the idea of “the good life.”3. Creativity as a positive character strength.4. Everyday creativity vs. the “Big C” creativity.5. Divergent vs. convergent thinking.6. Creativity's relationship to intelligence and personality.7. How childhood and environment can influence creativity.8. Creativity as a coping skill.9. Why creativity goes far beyond just being artistic.10. How to recognize and nurture creativity in yourself and others.This episode ultimately encourages listeners to value their own creativity, give it room to develop, and appreciate its importance in one's holistic approach to wellness.Support the showTo sustain my work as a holistic psychiatrist and support my efforts to improve psychiatric treatment for all through my podcasts, articles, website, and YouTube channel, please show your appreciation and help champion holistic psychiatry by clicking HERE to contribute!Click here to listen to all of The Holistic Psychiatrist Podcast episodesContact here to email Dr. Lee directly. New! Join me on Substack A space for my opinions and reflections on cultural, political, social, and psychological issues. Feel free to comment and respond to those articles.If you like this podcast, please give it a 5-star rating and share this with others! Thank you!For more about Dr. Alice W. Lee, please visit:Website: www.holisticpsychiatrist.comMore stories and insights: Holistic ArticlesYouTube: The Holistic PsychiatristTo schedule consultations or appointments, call Dr. Lee's office at 240-437-7600Dr. Lee is located near downtown Stamford, Conn...
We clean our homes, organize our closets, and clear physical clutter — but what about the mess we're carrying in our minds and #emotions?Francine spent years blaming her job, her circumstances, her family, and other people for how unhappy she felt. Then she realized something uncomfortable but liberating: she was the one who had to #change. In this episode, we explore what happens when we #stopblaming, #takeresponsibility for our inner world, and begin changing the patterns that keep us stuck. Listen now to this interview with Francine Juhlin, Warrior Princess of Personal Change and #author of "The Butterfly Who Changed Everything", to learn practical keys, tips and tools for transforming yourself from #caterpillartobutterfly -- with fun and ease! Check out Francine's newest book, The Butterfly Who Changed Everything: A Journey of Self Discovery at: https://a.co/d/08WfDHJVLearn even more and connect with Francine at:https://www.facebook.com/PersonalChangeWarriorshttps://www.youtube.com/@francinejuhlinhttps://personalchangewarriors.com/#PersonalChange #PersonalDevelopment #SelfHealing #InnerHealing #MeditationPractice #HolisticHealth #MindsetShift #HealingJourney #SelfLoveJourney #EmotionalHealing #RootCauseHealing #PersonalGrowth #TransformYourLife #HappinessJourney #FindingHappiness #MindfulLiving #Mindfulness #GuidedMeditation #MeditationForBeginners #SpiritualGrowth #SelfDiscovery #PositiveChange #OvercomingLimitingBeliefs #PeoplePleasing #TheButterflyWhoChangedEverything_____________________________________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
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.
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I'll be happy when…”? When I achieve the goal. When I earn more money. When the kids are settled. When work calms down. When I finally get through this busy season of life. But what if being happier isn't about reaching a point where we feel happy all the time? In this episode of It's a Mindset, I'm joined by happiness researcher, educator and philosopher Declan Edwards, founder of BU Happiness College and author of How To Be Happy. With a Masters Degree in Positive Psychology, Declan has dedicated his career to understanding the science and skillsets behind happier workplaces, communities and lives, sharing his insights with organisations including the United Nations General Assembly, PKF Global, TEDx and The Red Cross. And really, who doesn't want to be happier? I know I certainly do. But what I took most from this conversation wasn't about trying to feel happy all the time. In fact, it was almost the opposite. Declan and I explore why we need to become more curious about all of our emotions rather than labelling some as good and others as bad. Our emotions move and change when we allow ourselves to experience them, and perhaps by making room for the full spectrum of being human, we create more room for happiness too. We unpack what positive psychology actually is and explore the PERMAH model of wellbeing, our natural human bias towards noticing the negative, and the value of sometimes simply doing something because it makes us feel good. We also talk about the “I'll be happy when” trap — our tendency to postpone happiness until something in our lives changes — and why our own happiness matters not only for us, but for the ripple effect it can have on the people around us. This is such an insightful and uplifting conversation about understanding our emotions, letting go of the expectation that we should be happy all the time and recognising that happiness is something we can actively cultivate within the lives we're already living. Key Episode Takeaways: Positive psychology isn't simply about positive thinking. Declan explains what positive psychology actually explores and introduces the PERMAH model and the different elements that contribute to our wellbeing. Happiness doesn't mean being happy all the time. Making space for the full range of our emotions can be an important part of experiencing greater happiness and wellbeing. Sometimes it's valuable to simply do things that make you feel good. Not everything needs to be productive, impressive or moving us towards another goal — pleasure and enjoyment have value too. All of our emotions have a place. Through the wheel of emotions, we explore why becoming curious about what we're feeling can be more helpful than trying to avoid or suppress the emotions we'd rather not experience. Our brains naturally pay more attention to the negative. Understanding our human negativity bias can help us recognise why noticing and cultivating the good in our lives sometimes requires intention. Beware the “I'll be happy when” trap. Constantly attaching happiness to the next achievement, milestone or change can keep moving happiness somewhere into the future instead of allowing us to experience more of it now. Your happiness matters. Prioritising your own happiness isn't selfish. How we feel and how we show up creates a ripple effect that can influence our relationships, workplaces, families and communities. About the Guest: Declan Edwards is a happiness researcher, educator and philosopher with a Masters Degree in Positive Psychology. As the founder of BU Happiness College, Declan has dedicated his career to sharing the science and skillsets that contribute to happier workplaces, happier communities and happier living. His work has seen him invited to share his insights with leading organisations including the United Nations General Assembly, PKF Global, TEDx and The Red Cross. Declan is also the author of How To Be Happy, which explores five foundational happiness skills designed to help people understand and actively cultivate greater happiness in their everyday lives. Ultimately, Declan is driven by the hope that his work creates a ripple effect — helping individuals become happier and, in turn, making the world around them just a little bit happier. Show Resources: Learn More About the BU Happiness College: https://www.buhappinesscollege.com/ Check Out Declan's Website: https://declanedwards.com.au/ Learn More About Declan's Book, How To Be Happy: https://amzn.to/40AU8BT Follow Emma on Instagram: @emmalagerlow Check Out Emma's Website: https://www.emmalagerlow.com/ If you LOVED this episode, make sure you share it on your Instagram Stories and tag us @emmalagerlow and @declanedwards_bu. Your in Being Happy, Emma. X.
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
Survivor to Thriver Show: Transform Your Fear Into Freedom with Samia Bano
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
Diane Dreher, PhD, PCC, is a positive psychology researcher, coach, professor, and author of eight books including the best-selling Tao of Inner Peace, Inner Gardening, and her new book, Pathways to Inner Peace. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of California,Riverside, Diane has a PhD in Renaissance English literature from UCLA, and a master's degree in counseling from Santa Clara University. She is a regular blogger forPsychologyToday.com, professor emeritus and associate director of the Applied Spirituality Institute at Santa Clara University, and senior research advisor/lecturer for the Positive Psychology Guild in the United Kingdom. Linkto episode can be found here: #drdanamzallag, #drdanpodcast, #Happinessjourneywithdrdan,#ddanmotivation, #inspiringinterviews, #drdancbt, #drdantherapy,#drdancoaching, #drdanhappiness,
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
The Saving You Is Killing Me: Loving Someone With An Addiction Podcast
When Words Cut Deep: Separating the Person From the Addiction Harsh words spoken during addiction can linger long after sobriety begins. In this episode, Andrea explores impulse dysregulation, emotional erosion, and how to understand addiction without tolerating disrespect. In This Episode: Addiction's impact on impulse control • Emotional harm and self-worth • Explaining behavior vs excusing it • Protecting your dignity with boundaries
Can gratitude improve your health?Research suggests it can. Daily gratitude has been associated with:Better emotional well-being Less stress and anxiety Greater life satisfaction Improved physical health In this episode, explore the science behind gratitude and simple habits you can start today. Gratitude isn't about ignoring life's challenges. It's about noticing the good that exists alongside them.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: Why You Should Practice Gratitude Every Day01:31 - What Are You Grateful For? Charlie and Marianne Answer04:45 - Gratitude Dip - Recipe of the Week05:20 - Practicing Gratitude - Rebalancing our Attention on What is Safe, Kind, and Beautiful Around Us08:51 - Interview with Tabitha Burrill (Tabitha's Glass Emporium) About Her Gratitude Practice24:30 - "A Gift" - Katheryn Starbuck25:15 - Outro with Words from EpicurusListen in to learn more about how practicing daily gratitude can improve mental and physical health, reduce stress, and increase well-being with simple, research-based habits. https://bit.ly/45p9ZWS#Gratitude #MentalHealth #WellBeing #Mindfulness #HealthyHabits #Resilience #EveryDayIsAGiftSupport the show
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. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkitCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! 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Survivor to Thriver Show: Transform Your Fear Into Freedom with Samia Bano
"...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.
Survivor to Thriver Show: Transform Your Fear Into Freedom with Samia Bano
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
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.
"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.
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