Podcasts about self determination theory

Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Watch Full Video Episode In this episode, Jeff Rudnick of Pit Crew Loyalty explores the powerful shift from transactional business models to relationship-driven customer loyalty in the automotive repair industry. He challenges shop owners to rethink marketing and branding through the lens of real human connection—introducing the idea that “software has to imitate life.” In other words, technology should support the natural, community-minded instincts of great owners by automating “white glove” service at scale. The conversation dives into the behavioral science behind loyalty through Self-Determination Theory, which shows that customers, like employees, stay committed when they feel competent, autonomous, and part of something bigger than themselves. Rudnick backs this up with industry data, noting that the average “one-and-done” rate for first-time customers is 54%, but can be reduced to nearly 30% through intentional, relationship-based loyalty programs that make customers feel valued from day one. Listeners will learn practical strategies for creating meaningful customer experiences, including: The Confirmation Moment:Treating first-time calls as opportunities to confirm the shop can solve the customer's problem, not simply close a sale.Throwing a Party:Using automation to identify new customers so teams can celebrate and welcome them, increasing the likelihood of repeat visits.Cross-Pollination:Partnering with other local businesses to build community networks that benefit everyone involved.The Easy Button:Leveraging systems that automate complex marketing tasks like fundraisers, digital gift cards, referral programs, and social media graphics. Rudnick also explains how loyalty rewards software can simplify community fundraising, referrals, and cross-business promotion, making high-level marketing accessible even for busy shop owners. Rather than relying on discounts, he emphasizes building strong brands through personalized rewards, authentic leadership, and genuine community involvement. Ultimately, this episode demonstrates how combining smart automation with human-centered leadership can dramatically reduce customer churn, strengthen local relationships, and drive long-term profitability for independent repair shops. Jeff Rudnick, Pit Crew Loyalty Thanks to our Partners, NAPA Auto Care and NAPA TRACS Learn more about NAPA Auto Care and the benefits of being part of the NAPA family by visiting https://www.napaonline.com/en/auto-care NAPA TRACS will move your shop into the SMS fast lane with onsite training and six days a week of support and local representation. Find NAPA TRACS on the Web at http://napatracs.com/ Connect with the Podcast: - Follow on Facebook:...

In this episode of Change Starts Here, Kim Yaris and Dr. Eve Miller tackle the dreaded "mid-year slump", that time when energy dips and motivation becomes scarce for both staff and students. Rather than pushing harder, they explore the neurobiology behind what actually drives us to take action. Dr. Miller breaks down the science of the "motivation switch" in the brain, the nucleus accumbens, and explains why choice, relevance, and connection are biological necessities, not just nice-to-haves.Listeners will discover why motivation is not a fixed personality trait but a response to environmental conditions. The conversation unpacks Self-Determination Theory and offers leaders practical strategies to shift their teams from compliance to contribution. By learning how to offer authentic choices and co-create paths forward, educators can reignite agency and engagement even during the toughest stretches of the school year.Download the Handout:https://resources.franklincovey.com/c/CSH_handout_S6E19?x=OcaUHVHosts:Kim Yaris, M.Ed. (Associate Director of Research with FranklinCovey Education) Dr. Eve Miller (Director of Research with FranklinCovey Education)Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Mid-Year Slump 01:48 Neurobiology of Motivation 02:46 Visualizing Motivation Triggers 05:17 The Nucleus Accumbens 07:20 Autonomy and Choice 10:14 Self-Determination Theory 12:38 Biology Over Personality 15:24 Practice: Offering Meaningful Choice 17:37 Practice: Co-Creating Paths

In this episode of Change Starts Here, Kim Yaris and Dr. Eve Miller tackle the dreaded "mid-year slump", that time when energy dips and motivation becomes scarce for both staff and students. Rather than pushing harder, they explore the neurobiology behind what actually drives us to take action. Dr. Miller breaks down the science of the "motivation switch" in the brain, the nucleus accumbens, and explains why choice, relevance, and connection are biological necessities, not just nice-to-haves.Listeners will discover why motivation is not a fixed personality trait but a response to environmental conditions. The conversation unpacks Self-Determination Theory and offers leaders practical strategies to shift their teams from compliance to contribution. By learning how to offer authentic choices and co-create paths forward, educators can reignite agency and engagement even during the toughest stretches of the school year.Download the Handout:https://resources.franklincovey.com/c/CSH_handout_S6E19?x=OcaUHVHosts:Kim Yaris, M.Ed. (Associate Director of Research with FranklinCovey Education) Dr. Eve Miller (Director of Research with FranklinCovey Education)Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Mid-Year Slump 01:48 Neurobiology of Motivation 02:46 Visualizing Motivation Triggers 05:17 The Nucleus Accumbens 07:20 Autonomy and Choice 10:14 Self-Determination Theory 12:38 Biology Over Personality 15:24 Practice: Offering Meaningful Choice 17:37 Practice: Co-Creating Paths

Recorded during the 2025 National Conference on Health Communication, Marketing, and Media (NCHCMM) in Atlanta, NPHIC's Public Health Speaks podcast continues its Voices from the Field series with a thoughtful and timely conversation on health autonomy, motivation, and the role of artificial intelligence in public health communication.In this episode, NPHIC is joined by Amelia Burke-Garcia, PhD, a longtime health communicator and Director of the Center for Health Communication Science at NORC at the University of Chicago. With more than 20 years of experience in the field, Burke-Garcia shares insights from her recent opinion piece, What Supporting [Health] Autonomy Should Look Like & How Artificial Intelligence Can Help, and unpacks how Self-Determination Theory can strengthen health communication practice.The conversation explores how autonomy—often cited as a core principle in medicine and public health—can become uneven or conditional when people are overwhelmed by complex, and sometimes conflicting, health information. Burke-Garcia discusses how health communicators can better support autonomy by designing messages that are more empathetic, relevant, and empowering, while still advancing population health goals. She also examines how emerging AI tools may help scale tailored, evidence-based messaging in ways that build trust and meet people where they are.Tune in for practical insights and a hopeful path forward for health communicators navigating an increasingly complex information environment.

In this episode, Dr. Stuart Slavin welcomes Dr. Kerri Palamara, Gill and Allan Gray Family Endowed Chair and associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, to discuss the evolution and impact of physician coaching in graduate medical education. Dr. Palamara shares how her journey led to developing scalable, faculty-driven coaching programs that foster psychological safety, agency, and authentic connection among residents and faculty. The conversation explores the distinctions between mentoring and coaching, the core skills required for effective coaching, and the positive ripple effects on wellbeing, resilience, and departmental culture. Drawing on principles of positive psychology and self-determination theory, Dr. Palamara illustrates how structured coaching interventions can reduce burnout, enhance fulfillment, and empower clinicians to find their voice—even within challenging healthcare systems. Through practical insights and research-backed outcomes, this episode highlights how investing in coaching transforms not only individuals but the entire medical learning environment, making thriving possible for all. Podcast Chapters (00:00) – Intro & Welcome  (00:13) – Guest Background: Dr. Kerri Palamara (00:54) – Discovering Coaching: Faculty Engagement & Residency Curriculum  (02:33) – Rethinking Support: Creating a Coaching Culture (04:12) – Mentoring vs. Coaching: Key Differences  (05:20) – Building Psychological Safety & Boundaries  (06:13) – Core Coaching Skills: Listening, Reflecting, Asking Questions (07:42) – Positive Psychology & Strength-Based Approaches  (09:40) – Training Faculty as Coaches: Logistics & Curriculum  (11:37) – Scalability & Feasibility of Coaching Programs (12:25) – Impact on Coaches, Residents, and Department Culture (14:27) – How Much Coaching is Enough? (15:16) – Tolerating Uncertainty & Medical Errors (15:50) – Addressing Systemic Challenges & Fatalism  (16:50) – Handling Coach-Resident Mismatches (18:03) – Authentic Connection & Deep Listening (18:28) – Agency, Autonomy, and Self-Determination Theory   (21:00) – Closing Thoughts & Resources

Self-Determination Theory is a therapeutic framework that explores individual motivation and overall wellness. Join Dave and Greg as they explore the psychology and concepts that comprise Self-Determination Theory, as well as just how important autonomy is in the realm of feeling good.

Dr. Rick and Forrest explore how we can put our key values into action in 2026. They discuss how we can identify authentic values, and then translate them into goals and daily behaviors while reducing our focus on outcomes we don't control. Forrest focuses on insights from Self-Determination Theory, and Dr. Rick shares how to create a warmer inner climate, and they talk about the overall importance of self-belief. The episode includes a number of practical tools related to environment design, scheduling, social accountability, and how to overcome obstacles. Key Topics:  0:00: Introduction 2:00: What values are you focusing on this year? 8:50: Turning your values into plans 16:00: Motivation is “context dependent” 22:10: Claiming autonomy in an imperfect world 34:20: Turning ideas into specific behaviors 41:15: Updating self-concept 51:00: How to deal with normal obstacles 1:00:34: Recap Support the Podcast: We're on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link. Sponsors Go to Zocdoc.com/BEING to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, Dr. Stuart Slavin speaks with Dr. Greg Guldner, director of GME Well-Being and assistant dean for Graduate Medical Education at Loma Linda University Health. They discuss how self-determination theory (SDT)—the most widely researched framework for understanding human motivation—can guide meaningful, system-level change in medical education and training. Dr. Guldner explains how autonomy, belonging, competence, and deep meaning (the "ABCDs" of well-being) form the foundation for a healthier workplace culture. Through practical examples and data-driven outcomes, he illustrates how leaders can redesign environments, policies, and interactions to enhance connection, motivation, and fulfillment for both residents and faculty members, creating conditions where everyone can truly thrive in their work. Podcast Chapters (00:00) – Intro & Welcome (00:14) – Guest Background: Dr. Greg Guldner (00:56) – Workplace Well-Being vs. Wellness (01:57) – Why Focus on the Work Environment (02:25) – The Role of Self-Determination Theory (SDT) in Well-Being Interventions (03:36) – Self-Determination Theory: Origins & Impact (05:05) – The Basic Psychological Needs (06:18) – Finding Meaning in the Workplace (07:18) – Autonomy: What It Really Means (10:23) – The Five Steps to Understanding Autonomy (11:38) – Belonging Interventions (15:02) – Competence: Growth & Mastery (18:00) – Feedback and Intervention (18:31) – Meaningful Work: High-Impact Interventions (21:04) – What about Faculty? (21:41) – Measuring Success: Data & Dashboards (25:42) – Closing Thoughts & Resources

Et si ce n'était pas vous le problème mais votre environnement ? Et si pour avoir la motivation à faire ce que vous voulez faire, en réalité ce n'était pas la discipline mais bien le contexte dans lequel vous évoluez qui était à changer ? Dans cet épisode, nous explorons la selfdetermination theory, ou l'élément qui a souvent le plus d'impact dans votre motivation et celle des autres. Vous comprendrez comment celà agit sur le cerveau, et donc comment l'appliquer les prochaines fois lors de vos négociations ou de vos ambitions pour vous assurez qu'il n'y a aucun frein. Références : - Deci, Edward L., and Richard M. Ryan. "Self-determination theory: A macrotheory of human motivation, development, and health." Canadian psychology/Psychologie canadienne 49.3 (2008): 182.- Deci, Edward L., and Richard M. Ryan. "Self-determination theory." Handbook of theories of social psychology 1.20 (2012): 416-436.- Pink, Daniel H. Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us. penguin, 2011.L'art du mentaliste, un podcast animé par Taha Mansour et Alexis Dieux, musique par Antoine Piolé.Retrouvez Taha Mansour :- Son site : www.tahamansour.com- Instagram / Facebook : @TahaMentalismeRetrouvez Alexis Dieux :- Son site : https://www.alexisdieux.com/- Instagram : @alexisdieuxhypnose

High performer pressure feels like motivation, but it's actually survival. In this episode, Julie Holly unpacks why pressure becomes a safety strategy — and how internal steadiness becomes the real path to mastery. Learn to shift from stress to alignment.Why do high performers rely on pressure — even when it's draining them? In this episode, Julie Holly reveals the identity-level truth beneath performance pressure, burnout recovery, and the internal exhaustion so many high-capacity humans carry.When life looks successful but doesn't feel sustainable, it's not a motivation problem — it's a safety problem. Pressure becomes the nervous system's way of creating stability, clarity, and urgency. But pressure doesn't produce mastery. Internal safety does.Drawing from Self-Determination Theory, internal coherence, and the embodied practices of elite performers like LeBron James, Julie explains why pressure narrows your identity, fragments your clarity, and keeps you locked in survival-mode excellence.Inside this episode you'll learn:why performance pressure becomes a default survival strategyhow identity misalignment drives decision fatigue and success without fulfillmenthow allostatic load creates internal chaos even when life looks stablewhy safety expands creativity, mastery, and grounded ambitionhow internal coherence replaces adrenaline as your true internal stabilizerwhy ILR is the only pathway that shifts excellence from stress to identity-level alignmentJulie walks you through practical, accessible micro-recalibrations you can use today to interrupt the pressure loop and retrain your nervous system to trust safety instead of urgency — without sacrificing your edge.Named Entities: LeBron James (elite performance + regulation), Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan), Identity-Level Recalibration (ILR).Today's Micro Recalibration:Ask yourself:Where have I mistaken pressure for motivation? Choose one area and explore:What would this look like if safety led instead of stress?What would excellence look like from alignment, not adrenaline?What small cue of safety can I give my body before I begin?Team Extension: Ask your team: “Where are we driving performance through pressure instead of clarity?”If this episode gave you language you've been missing, please rate and review the show so more high-capacity humans can find it. Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.) → One link to all things This isn't therapy. This isn't coaching. This is identity recalibration — and it changes everything.

High performers often hit burnout when metrics—not meaning—start defining success. In this episode, discover why constant measurement creates pressure, how to release the scoreboard, and how identity-driven work restores clarity, peace, and sustainable momentum.High performers rarely realize when metrics begin to run their emotional world. The dashboards, numbers, KPIs, and progress charts become the scoreboard of worth—leading to decision fatigue, performance pressure, and a quiet sense of spiritual and emotional depletion.In this episode, Julie uncovers why measurement becomes a master, how identity drifts beneath constant evaluation, and why releasing metrics restores meaning, clarity, and peace. Through the lens of Self-Determination Theory, burnout recovery, role confusion, and success fatigue, she reveals how humans thrive through autonomy, alignment, and inner congruence—not external measurement.You'll also revisit Sara Blakely's story through a new angle: her early success didn't come from dashboards or performance metrics, but from intuition, aligned risk, and meaning-driven decisions. Her story illustrates a truth every high-capacity human needs to remember: metrics can guide you, but they were never meant to govern you.This episode embodies the heart of The Recalibration — Julie's proprietary, psychology-backed, faith-rooted pathway that realigns identity at the root. ILR isn't another performance tool; it's the recalibration that makes every other tool effective again.In this episode, you'll explore: • why metrics become emotional anchors for high performers • how measurement disconnects you from identity and meaning • the psychological pattern behind “scoreboard living” • what autonomy and alignment do for your nervous system • why releasing metrics actually improves outcomes • how to reconnect with meaning instead of measurementToday's Micro Recalibration Where have the numbers become your master? Today, release the scoreboard and return to the meaning beneath the motion. Not everything meaningful can be measured.Team Recalibration Ask your team: “What would change if metrics supported us instead of governed us?”If this episode gave you language you've been missing, please rate and review the show so more high-capacity humans can find it. Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.) → One link to all things This isn't therapy. This isn't coaching. This is identity recalibration — and it changes everything.

Bradley Baker is an executive coach and global leadership educator who brings evidence-based psychology to life withcuriosity, courage, and serious fun. He delivers interactive workshops for universities and organizations on coach-like leadership, resilience, and leading through change. Bradley is originally from Australia and now calls Munich home.In this episode we explore:·      Why clients struggle with change despite strong intentions·      How “hidden commitments” create an immunity to change·      Ways coaching can help clients shift patterns without becoming overly psychological·      The science behind sustainable behavior change and what truly motivates people·      Practical ways coaches can apply Self-Determination Theory with clients·      Acceptance and Commitment–based tools to help clients stay engaged over timeUseful Links:Bradley's LinkedIn profile Immunity to Change Self Determination Theory Acceptance Commitment TherapyFeedback, Questions or Topics you want to hear? Let us know!⁠team.podcast@coachingfederation.de⁠

In this episode, Dr. Stuart Slavin speaks with Dr. Adam Neufeld, family physician and clinical assistant professor at the University of Calgary. Drawing on his research in Self-Determination Theory (SDT), Dr. Neufeld explains how autonomy, competence, and relatedness—the three universal psychological needs—shape motivation, engagement, and well-being in medical education and practice. Together they explore how supporting these needs can foster authentic motivation, enhance learning environments, and counteract burnout. Dr. Neufeld also clarifies common misconceptions about autonomy, shares practical strategies for educators and leaders, and discusses how small changes in communication and structure can transform both teaching and workplace culture. Podcast Chapters (00:00) – Intro & Guest Background (01:08) – Introducing Self-Determination Theory (SDT) (01:50) – Core Psychological Needs: Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness (03:25) – SDT and Its Connection to Well-Being and Flourishing (04:46) – Applying SDT to Healthcare and Medical Training (03:25) – SDT, Motivation Quality, and Flourishing (04:46) – Applying SDT in Healthcare and Medical Training (05:36) – Balancing Humanistic Values and Performance Outcomes (06:57) – Redefining Autonomy: Independence, Volition, and Confidence (09:49) – Supporting Autonomy in Learning and Program Culture (13:00) – How Institutional Culture Impacts Motivation and Engagement (16:03) – The Motivation Continuum: From External Pressure to Intrinsic Drive (19:58) – Shifts Toward Extrinsic Motivation in Learners and Faculty (23:50) – Closing Remarks & Resources

Concerns about Roblox, screentime, and gaming habits.   In this episode of The Secure Family Podcast, Andy discusses the crucial topic of online safety for families, focusing on the vulnerabilities presented by modern video games. Guest Scott Novis, founder of GameTruck and veteran video game developer, shares his insights into the evolution of gaming, the risks of free-to-play models, and strategies for managing screen time effectively.   Scott emphasizes the psychology behind game design, the importance of purchasing games, and the need to play offline to ensure kids' safety. He also covers how to choose appropriate games for children based on their developmental stages and the dangers posed by platforms like Roblox.   For more from Scot Novis: https://www.gametruckparty.com/ Take control of your data with DeleteMe. Because they sponsor the podcast you can get 20% off a privacy plan from DeleteMe with promo code: DAD.  Connect

Susan Matulevicius, MD, MSCS, a national expert on resilience and work-life integration, joins the Faculty Factory Podcast this week for a discussion to help us better deal with life's inevitable stumbling blocks. Dr. Matulevicius serves as Associate Dean of Faculty Wellness and is a Professor of Internal Medicine, Cardiology, at the UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. To help us think about how to create professional well-being in academic medicine, she discusses the 5 Ps: Person Purpose Path Prioritization Permission “When you get down to it, our values generally align with our purpose, and it helps us refocus when we encounter those little stumbling blocks that life puts in our way,” she said. She also touches on the value of understanding your purpose in relation to Self-Determination Theory, which is an important paradigm related to this conversation. With reassurance, Dr. Matulevicius warmly reminds us midway through the conversation of something we all need to hear occasionally: “Sometimes it's okay to not be okay." “Life and work are not always predictable, and sometimes your emotions aren't predictable in the moment. It's okay to recognize that you need more support to help you through that moment,” she said.  Learn More: https://facultyfactory.org/Susan-Matulevicius

Donnez-moi votre feedback par SMS (mobile uniquement)!Cet épisode explore pourquoi les bonus ne motivent pas toujours, et parfois génèrent des comportements inattendus. L'étude de Gagné et ses collègues, publiée dans Human Resource Management, montre que les bonus peuvent réduire l'autonomie, détourner le sens du travail et encourager des comportements déviants — comme optimiser l'indicateur plutôt que la mission. Grâce à la Self-Determination Theory, l'épisode explique comment les bonus modifient la motivation intrinsèque, pourquoi ils fragilisent la qualité et comment les leaders peuvent les utiliser intelligemment. Un épisode pour comprendre ce que les bonus produisent vraiment, et pourquoi ils ne remplaceront jamais la clarté, le sens et la relation.  Accès gratuit à toutes nos ressources: www.coapta.ch/campusAccès aux archives du podcast: www.coapta.ch/podcast© COAPTA SàrlTous les épisodes disponibles sur www.coapta.ch/podcast ou sur votre plateforme préférée (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts); cherchez "Leadershift" ou "Vincent Musolino" Faites partie de notre communauté sur le Discord officiel COAPTA!

n this episode, Coach Giovanni Urrutia, along with guests Matt and Brent, delve into the intricacies of motivation through the lens of Self-Determination Theory. They explore the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, the importance of group cohesion, and how cultural influences shape motivation in military and first responder contexts. The conversation emphasizes the role of leadership in fostering motivation, the significance of understanding one's 'why', and the need for a balance between process and outcome-focused approaches. Practical applications and action items are discussed to help listeners implement these concepts in their own lives.

In this episode, we'll be exploring the work of Dr. Rashmi Kusurkar, a leading scholar in health professions education whose research centers on the question: how do we develop “students for life”? Her work exists at the intersection of motivation theory, equity, and professional identity, spanning borders, disciplines, and cultures — from advancing Self-Determination Theory in education to addressing access, diversity, and inclusion in healthcare training.Learn more about Dr. Thirusha Naiduhttps://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-thirusha-naidu

Motivation fades and excuses pile up. This is when most people quit (but you'll learn how not to). In this episode, we unpack a surprising study that shows how to actually keep making progress when you don't feel like it (using Self-Determination Theory). No hype or fancy programs (these guys didn't even follow a workout plan). Just autonomy, competence, connection, and human to human coaching. Learn the mindset strategies that keep you training (or bettering any area of your health), even when you're not feeling it.

Burnout recovery starts at the identity level. In this episode, Julie Holly unpacks why “doing more” can't heal the fatigue of misalignment—and how shifting from performance to presence restores peace, purpose, and clarity that lasts.When success still doesn't feel like it should — it's not burnout. It's misalignment.High-capacity humans know how to perform under pressure. But when accomplishment no longer brings fulfillment, it's time to recalibrate. In this episode, Julie Holly explores what happens when achievement outpaces identity—and how the shift from doing to being becomes the most strategic move of your life.Drawing from Self-Determination Theory and the story of Phil Knight (Nike), Julie reveals why autonomy, competence, and connection are the true drivers of peace—and how the nervous system learns to rest when identity and action finally align.This isn't about quitting your ambition. It's about integrating it. Because drive isn't the problem—disconnection is.As Julie explains, presence isn't passive; it's proof. When your internal world catches up to your external world, life starts working again—not because you're doing more, but because you're finally being who you are.Identity-Level Recalibration (ILR) is not another mindset tactic—it's the root-level transformation that makes every other tool work again. It's the process that helps high performers trade exhaustion for peace, pressure for clarity, and performance for presence.Whether you're navigating burnout recovery, decision fatigue, or that quiet ache of “success without fulfillment,” this episode is your reminder that you're not falling behind—you're falling into alignment.Take three minutes and look at your calendar, commitments, and conversations. Ask yourself—and your team—Where are we still performing alignment instead of living it?Which goals reflect who we were—not who we are now?What would peace look like if it ran this meeting, project, or business plan?Because true leadership begins when identity leads—and outcomes follow.If this episode gave you language you've been missing, please rate and review the show so more high-capacity humans can find it. Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Join the waitlist for the next Recalibration cohort This isn't therapy. This isn't coaching. This is identity recalibration — and it changes everything.

On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Aanya sits down with Shelley McIntyre, reinvention partner for Gen X professionals and creator of Burn the Map, to unpack the often unseen emotional cost of leaving a long-held role. Shelley names career transition as a form of quiet grief—a loss of identity, status, routine, and social anchors—and offers a clear, practical path forward grounded in Self-Determination Theory (competence, autonomy, connection). We talk corporate disillusionment, whether reinvention must happen outside the system, how to avoid “productivity panic” after an exit, and the risk of spiritual atrophy when you've outgrown a role. If you're mid-career, burned out, or just questioning the ladder you're climbing, this conversation gives you a direct framework to stabilize first and then move with intent.   About the Guest  : Shelley McIntyre is a certified coach and the creator of Burn the Map, guiding Gen X professionals to release outdated roles and design work and lives aligned with clarity, creativity, and purpose.   Key Takeaways: Name the loss: Career transition can mirror grief—loss of identity, status, routine, and community. Allow space before leaping. Stabilize your “CAC” triangle: Build Competence, Autonomy, and Connection outside the job (learn a skill, make real choices, invest in friendships). Don't rush into “productivity panic”: Immediate job-searching without clarity often recreates the same misfit elsewhere. Do a skills inventory: List what you're great at—and which skills you never want to sell again. Stop leading with the latter. Network for weak ties: Warm, lightweight connections often outperform mass applications in a tight market. Reinvention can be internal: “Quiet quitting” only works if life outside work meets your psychological needs and performance remains solid. Watch for spiritual atrophy: When your identity outgrows your title, ignoring the creative self breeds bitterness that spills into relationships. Create a soft landing: Start CAC habits and relationships before you exit; don't assume work friends will remain your primary support. See the system clearly: Corporate structures optimize for the business; design your path with that reality in mind. Small tweaks vs. a new path: Tweaks help—until they don't. Have a plan for a bigger move when the inner signal is unmistakable.   How to Connect with the Guest   Burn the Map (Program): https://burnthemapcoaching.com/ LinkedIn   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik   Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.   Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty—storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment   With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

Richard Osman is known for his wit, his bestselling novels, and his sharp eye for detail. But behind it all is a simple guiding habit: tip generously.For Richard, it's never just about money. Growing up tall and often feeling different gave him a deep sense of empathy, and over time he realised that generosity, whether through money, time, kindness, or attention, isn't an extra, it's essential. It's how we connect, build trust, and shape the kind of people we want to be.In this episode, we explore what Richard's philosophy of generosity can teach us about leadership, empathy, and happiness. Together, we explore:Why empathy often comes from our differencesHow generosity builds trust and connectionThe science of giving and why it makes us happierWhy small, everyday acts can shape who we becomeHow leaders and teams can practise “tipping generously”Because high performance isn't only about discipline and drive, it's also about compassion, empathy, and the quiet strength of lifting others as we go.Here is more information on the studies referenced: Spending money on others promotes happiness (Dunn, Aknin & Norton, 2008)What we get when we give (Harvard Medicine, 2023)Self-Determination Theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being (Deci & Ryan, 2000)Influencing value priorities and increasing well-being: The effects of reflecting on intrinsic values (Lekes, Hope, Gouveia, Koestner & Philippe, 2012)Listen to the full episode with Richard Osman: https://pod.fo/e/26ea40 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In questo episodio, continua l'esplorazione della Self-Determination Theory e del concetto di Autonomy Supportive Parenting/Teaching. Approfondiamo l'importanza della soddisfazione dei bisogni fondamentali di autonomia, competenza e relazione per il benessere sia dei bambini che degli adulti. Scopriamo come gli ambienti relazionali e fisici possano supportare la crescita degli individui e come l'approccio educativo possa promuovere una maggiore autodeterminazione e motivazione di bambini e bambine. PER APPROFONDIREhttps://melindawmoyer.substack.com/p/what-is-autonomy-supportive-parentinghttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8013550/https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75593875-autonomy-supportive-parentinghttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/la-teoria-polivagale-per-l-educazione-una-introduzione--62681462https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bambini-e-autonomie-far-da-se-far-da-solo--61024308https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lo-stile-educativo-autorevole--63581766PER CONTINUARE A SEGUIRE PF06SITO www.percorsiformativi06.it INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/percorsiformativi06/ YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/c/SilviaIaccarinoPercorsiformativi06/videos FB https://www.facebook.com/percorsiformativi06 GRUPPO FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/177748889440303/ TELEGRAM  https://t.me/percorsiformativi06 NEWSLETTER https://percorsiformativi06.it/iscrizione-alla-newsletter/ RIEPILOGO DEI NOSTRI CONTENUTI https://linktr.ee/pf06DISCLAIMERI contenuti dei podcast sono forniti a solo scopo educativo e informativo. Questi non intendono in alcun modo sostituire consulenze, diagnosi o trattamenti forniti da professionisti del settore medico, psicologico o di altre discipline specialistiche.I contenuti proposti non costituiscono consigli professionali personalizzati né possono essere considerati esaustivi o adattabili a specifiche esigenze individuali. Nulla di quanto offerto qui è inteso per essere utilizzato come strumento diagnostico o terapeutico.Percorsi Formativi 0-6 e i suoi formatori non si assumono alcuna responsabilità per l'uso improprio delle informazioni contenute in questo podcast. Ogni utente è invitato a rivolgersi a professionisti qualificati per consulenze mirate riguardanti la propria salute fisica o mentale. In caso di dubbi su eventuali diagnosi o trattamenti per problemi di salute, raccomandiamo di consultare sempre un medico, uno psicologo o altro operatore sanitario qualificato.

This week Jerred and Dave are talking about a study on self determination theory and how it impacts training. 

Would you rather be liked—or be true to yourself? It sounds simple, but what happens when staying true to your values could cost you your job, your marriage, your faith community, or your friendships? In today's episode of The Virtual Couch Presents, Tony Overbay, LMFT, dives into the real difference between character (the traits others see in us) and integrity (the alignment of our actions with our deepest values). Through stories pulled from the legal world, faith communities, workplaces, friendships, and even the messy reality of parenting, Tony explores how external validation can pull us away from who we are—and how emotional maturity, self-determination, and values-based living bring us back home to ourselves. You'll hear about billion-dollar law firms making impossible choices, parents navigating the tension between community expectations and their child's authenticity, and why even a heated debate over pizza sauce in a Hot Pocket can reveal where integrity really lives. At the end of the episode, stay tuned for a short guided meditation to help you connect with your own values and discover how to live them out with integrity. And don't miss the chance to grab a cheat sheet of this episode and Tony's Values Exercise, a simple but powerful tool to help you start discovering who you truly are. This is not about guilt or shame. It's about curiosity, growth, and finding the courage to live with integrity—even when it costs you. 00:00 Welcome to the Virtual Couch 00:50 The Dilemma: Being Liked vs. Being True to Yourself 01:36 Exploring Character and Integrity 02:58 Upcoming Cruise and Workshops 04:04 Character vs. Integrity: Real-Life Examples 14:14 The Legal World: Integrity Under Pressure 33:21 Self-Determination Theory and Emotional Maturity 35:53 Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination Theory 36:56 Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness 37:42 External Rewards and Burnout 38:39 Real-World Examples of Integrity 39:42 Sophia's Journey to Integrity 42:16 Daniel's Struggle with Values 45:12 Integrity in Different Contexts 58:06 Faith and Integrity 01:06:15 Guided Meditation: Coming Home to Your Values Contact Tony at contact@tonyoverbay.com to learn more about his Emotional Architects men's group. And visit https://julie-dejesus.com/cruise to learn more about Tony and his friend Julie De Jesus's "I See You Living" cruise, a 5-night Western Caribbean Cruise from January 24-29, 2026 aboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. To learn more about Tony's upcoming re-release of the Magnetic Marriage course, his Pathback Recovery course, and more, sign up for his newsletter through the link at https://linktr.ee/virtualcouch Available NOW: Tony's "Magnetic Marriage Mini-Course" is only $25. https://magneticmarriage.mykajabi.com/magnetic-marriage-mini-course You can learn more about Tony's pornography recovery program, The Path Back, by visiting http://pathbackrecovery.com

Would you rather be liked—or be true to yourself? It sounds simple, but what happens when staying true to your values could cost you your job, your marriage, your faith community, or your friendships? In today's episode of The Virtual Couch Presents, Tony Overbay, LMFT, dives into the real difference between character (the traits others see in us) and integrity (the alignment of our actions with our deepest values). Through stories pulled from the legal world, faith communities, workplaces, friendships, and even the messy reality of parenting, Tony explores how external validation can pull us away from who we are—and how emotional maturity, self-determination, and values-based living bring us back home to ourselves. You'll hear about billion-dollar law firms making impossible choices, parents navigating the tension between community expectations and their child's authenticity, and why even a heated debate over pizza sauce in a Hot Pocket can reveal where integrity really lives. At the end of the episode, stay tuned for a short guided meditation to help you connect with your own values and discover how to live them out with integrity. And don't miss the chance to grab a cheat sheet of this episode and Tony's Values Exercise, a simple but powerful tool to help you start discovering who you truly are. This is not about guilt or shame. It's about curiosity, growth, and finding the courage to live with integrity—even when it costs you. 00:00 Welcome to the Virtual Couch 00:50 The Dilemma: Being Liked vs. Being True to Yourself 01:36 Exploring Character and Integrity 02:58 Upcoming Cruise and Workshops 04:04 Character vs. Integrity: Real-Life Examples 14:14 The Legal World: Integrity Under Pressure 33:21 Self-Determination Theory and Emotional Maturity 35:53 Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination Theory 36:56 Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness 37:42 External Rewards and Burnout 38:39 Real-World Examples of Integrity 39:42 Sophia's Journey to Integrity 42:16 Daniel's Struggle with Values 45:12 Integrity in Different Contexts 58:06 Faith and Integrity 01:06:15 Guided Meditation: Coming Home to Your Values Contact Tony at contact@tonyoverbay.com to learn more about his Emotional Architects men's group. And visit https://julie-dejesus.com/cruise to learn more about Tony and his friend Julie De Jesus's "I See You Living" cruise, a 5-night Western Caribbean Cruise from January 24-29, 2026 aboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. To learn more about Tony's upcoming re-release of the Magnetic Marriage course, his Pathback Recovery course, and more, sign up for his newsletter through the link at https://linktr.ee/virtualcouch Available NOW: Tony's "Magnetic Marriage Mini-Course" is only $25. https://magneticmarriage.mykajabi.com/magnetic-marriage-mini-course You can learn more about Tony's pornography recovery program, The Path Back, by visiting http://pathbackrecovery.com

Success isn't supposed to drain you. But when your goals don't match who you are, burnout follows. In this episode, recalibrate how you define success — so it fuels, not flattens, your momentum.You're achieving — but you're still exhausted.You're winning — but it doesn't feel like it.You're checking all the boxes — but something's still misaligned.That's not failure. It's feedback.In this episode, Julie shares a powerful shift:Burnout doesn't always come from doing too much.It often comes from doing what's no longer aligned.Explore how success gets subtly misdefined — and how to rewrite that definition through identity, not over-performance.This episode draws on Self-Determination Theory, real-life coaching moments, and founder wisdom from Tobias Lütke (Shopify) to remind you:You don't need to hustle harder. You need to come home to who you are.Today's Micro Recalibration:Write down a recent “win” — then ask:Did this move me closer to who I want to be?Or just make me look more successful to others?If it aligns — let it land.If it doesn't — get curious. What might need to shift?For leaders:If you lead a team, a family, or even just the atmosphere of a room —you're already shaping someone else's definition of success.What would shift if you helped them shape it from the inside out?If this episode gave you language you've been missing, please rate and review the show so more high-capacity humans can find it. Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Join the waitlist for the next Recalibration cohort This isn't therapy. This isn't coaching. This is identity recalibration — and it changes everything.

Welcome to episode 41 of the Designing with Love podcast, where I cover why understanding Adult Learning Theory is fundamental to creating effective and engaging learning experiences for adult learners.Ever wondered why some learning experiences resonate deeply with adult learners while others fall flat? The answer lies in understanding how adults learn differently from children – a critical distinction that shapes effective instructional design.In this illuminating episode, I dive into the fascinating world of adult learning theory and why it matters for anyone creating educational experiences. We explore how adult learning differs fundamentally from pedagogy by emphasizing autonomy, relevance, and real-world problem-solving rather than dependent learning. Adults bring rich experiences to the table and seek learning that serves clear purposes with immediate application.I break down four cornerstone theories that should inform your design approach: Knowles' Andragogy with its focus on self-direction; Kolb's Experiential Learning cycle; Mezirow's perspective-changing Transformative Learning; and Self-Determination Theory with its emphasis on autonomy, competence, and relatedness. However, theory only matters when applied correctly, which is why I dispel five persistent myths about adult learners that might be undermining your effectiveness.Whether you're creating corporate training, teaching college courses, or building online content, understanding adult learning theory makes your work exponentially more impactful. Download the reference diagram from this episode and share your own experiences applying these principles in your work. Education isn't about filling pails—it's about lighting fires in the minds of your adult learners.

Uncover the game-changing "Humanity Hack" for transformative leadership. Taylor Scott, a hospitality pioneer, reveals how cultivating psychological safety and deep emotional connection is the scientific blueprint for peak performance and a thriving workplace culture.  Learn how generosity inspires genuine connection, ignites motivation, and empowers your team to excel. We delve into practical strategies to foster a "learn-it-all" mindset and transform feedback from a dreaded monologue into an empowering dialogue. Discover the profound impact of humanness in leadership, drawing on insights like the "Rider and Elephant" metaphor and the "Three Cs of Compassionate Teams" (Choice, Competence, Community).  Tune in to master these principles and build a magnetic environment where everyone thrives. This episode is your essential guide to leading in the new era.ℹ️ About the GuestTaylor Scott, a visionary hospitality pioneer and bestselling author. You can find his transformative insights on Instagram at @TScott502 and on LinkedIn as Taylor Scott, Lead with Hospitality LLC. His latest book, Give Hospitality, offers a compelling story that reveals how a spirit of generosity can inspire genuine connection and transform any environment. Having shaped cultures at industry giants like Disney Parks, Taylor truly understands what it takes to lead with heart.Website: leadwithhospitality.com  Instagram: @tscott1502  LinkedIn: Taylor Scott, Lead with Hospitality LLC 

Stephen Grootes discusses Self-Determination Theory with organisational behaviour specialist Siphiwe Moyo, exploring how fulfilling three core needs—competence, autonomy, and relatedness—can drive motivation and engagement, and practical ways leaders can support these needs to foster a thriving environment. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“I just want what’s best for them.”That’s what every loving parent says. But sometimes, in our desperation to protect our kids from failure—or secure their success—we push too hard, and it backfires. In this conversation with psychologist and parenting expert Professor Wendy Grolnick, we explore the hidden costs of being a pushy parent and how to guide our children in healthier, more empowering ways. Drawing on decades of research and her landmark book The Psychology of Parental Control, Wendy shares practical, compassionate strategies that help parents avoid power struggles and build confident, capable kids.

How Can I Be More Productive Without Burning Out?Welcome to the Power of Peacefulness Podcast, a space created for professional women to explore what it means to cultivate inner peace—through meaningful conversations around career, relationships, and personal growth.In today's episode, we take a deep dive into one of the most common struggles we all face: how to be more productive. But not in the hustle-until-you-drop kind of way. We're talking intentional, sustainable productivity that supports your well-being—not sabotages it.✨ Inside this episode:Why conventional advice about productivity misses the markThe psychology behind real motivation (hello, Self-Determination Theory!)How to work with your natural energy instead of forcing more hoursPractical strategies like batching, deep work, and Pomodoro techniquesWhy systems matter more than to-do listsThe game-changing power of saying "no"How rest is not a reward—but the foundation of all sustainable successYou'll also hear real-world stories and examples—from health leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs—who transformed their routines to reclaim time, focus, and peace.

Is it ADHD… or something else entirely? This episode dives into one of the most debated topics in parenting and child psychology. Dr Justin Coulson answers a heartfelt question from a concerned parent: Should I pursue a formal ADHD diagnosis for my child — or are there better first steps to take? If you're feeling overwhelmed by symptoms, advice, and conflicting opinions, this conversation will help you slow down, zoom out, and see your child through a compassionate, research-informed lens. KEY POINTS: ADHD diagnosis rates are rising — but is it always the right label? Some children may be diagnosed for what is actually normal developmental variation or environmental mismatch. ADHD-like symptoms may be a child’s way of trying to meet three unmet psychological needs: Connection (relatedness) Capability (competence) Control (autonomy) Neuroinflammation is an emerging and overlooked factor in ADHD symptoms. Developmental readiness matters — an 8-year-old’s brain is still undergoing major executive function development. Rather than trying to eliminate stress, parents can help children build capacity to handle challenge (a growth mindset). Medication might help some, but it’s not the first (or only) answer. Diagnosis should be thoughtful, multi-faceted, and whole-child focused. QUOTE OF THE EPISODE: "Difference doesn't mean disorder. Development is not a race." – Dr Justin Coulson RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Parenting Revolution by Dr Justin Coulson Happy Families – for more articles, podcast episodes, and parenting resources Self-Determination Theory & Growth Mindset research Parenting ADHD [The Course] ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS: Delay formal diagnosis (unless impairment is severe) and give time for development. Audit the environment for connection, competence, and autonomy — is it need-thwarting or need-supportive? Support physical health: Prioritise sleep, unprocessed foods, and movement. Explore reducing neuroinflammation through lifestyle. Teach a growth mindset: Use the word “yet”, encourage effort, and model learning through challenges. Reframe behaviours: Daydreaming may signal creativity, not dysfunction. Risk-taking may show courage and capability-seeking. Task resistance may be about autonomy, not defiance. If pursuing assessment, choose a clinician who understands development, context, and the whole child — not just a checklist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tänk om nyckeln till din löparutveckling inte handlar om fart, puls eller perfekta träningspass – utan om gemenskap? I det här avsnittet pratar vi om hur tillhörighet och uppskattning kanske kan vara den mest underskattade träningsmetoden. Vi delar personliga exempel från lopp, kurser och vardag, funderar över motivationsteori (Self-Determination Theory), och över varför gemenskap ibland är det som verkligen får oss att ta nästa steg – både i löpningen och i livet. Länkar Gå med i Pace on Earth Backyard, vår egen community (59kr/mån) Anmäl dig till vår slowrunning-kurs som startar 6:e juni (men anmälan öppen ytterligare en vecka) - läs mer på slowrunning.se

Do you ever notice how some couples only sprint toward “saving the marriage” when the divorce papers are already drafted—while others seem to glide forward, energized by a shared dream? In this week's episode of Master Your Marriage, we tackle the sneaky trap of away-from motivation (fixing things only when the fire alarm blares) versus the power of a toward vision that pulls you closer every day. From the cautionary tale of “Mark and Lisa” to a five-minute future-pacing meditation you can try today, you'll discover why dodging pain keeps you on a hamster wheel—while chasing a vivid, magnetic dream propels your relationship into lasting joy.Key TakeawaysVision Beats Crisis Mode: Couples thrive when they're propelled by a clear picture of what they want—not just a terror of what might go wrong.Toward vs. Away Motivation: Toward taps the prefrontal cortex (planning, reward); away fires up the amygdala (threat detector). Guess which one fuels sustainable connection?Self-Sabotage Loop: Relying on fear creates boom-and-bust cycles—think lottery winners who go broke or spouses who coast till the next blow-up.Science-Backed Shift: Deci & Ryan's Self-Determination Theory shows goals aligned with values drive deeper satisfaction than “avoid-pain” goals ever will.One Tiny Action Wins: A single intentional habit—daily check-ins, a kind note, listening without fixing—can yank you off the crisis rails and onto the vision highway.Anchor the Future: Their guided five-minute meditation lets you feel next year's dream marriage now, then “anchor” it with a thumb-and-finger press you can trigger anytime motivation wanes.Dive Deeper“Self-Determination Theory and the Facilitation of Intrinsic Motivation” by Edward Deci & Richard Ryan – The classic paper on toward motivation.“Drive” by Daniel H. Pink – A page-turning breakdown of autonomy, mastery, purpose, and why carrot-and-stick fails at home and work.Roy Baumeister's Research on Loss Aversion – Why bad feels stronger than good (and how to stop letting it run your marriage).Vision-Setting Worksheet (free PDF) – Map out values, dreams, and one weekly action; grab it at greatergood.berkeley.edu/vision.Connect with UsEmail: masteryourmarriage@gmail.com – Reach out for coaching, share wins, or pitch episode ideas.Instagram: @masteryourmarriage – Daily tips, behind-the-scenes reels, and a healthy dose of Snow-family humor.Reviews Matter! If this episode sparked an aha moment, drop a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify...

You're crushing goals, checking boxes, and showing up for everyone—except yourself. Why do we feel so empty even when we're performing at a high level? In this episode of Love & Life Elevated, we dive deep into the science of motivation (Self-Determination Theory), the soul practice of presence, and how to stop solving everything except what's happening inside of you. This is your permission to come back home to yourself.

As parents, we dream of raising kids who are self-sufficient, driven, and living with purpose—not just checking boxes or chasing paychecks. In this episode, Scott Schimmel flips the script on how we talk to our kids about their future. Instead of asking, “What do you want to do when you grow up?” he challenges us to ask something much deeper:

Send us a textIn today's episode, we dive into the science of overparenting and explore what research says about its impact on children's mental health. I break down a recent meta-analysis that shows how overparenting is linked to higher levels of depression, anxiety, and emotional struggles in kids and young adults. We also explore Self-Determination Theory—the idea that kids need autonomy, competence, and connection to thrive—and how overparenting can unintentionally block these critical needs. I'll help you reflect on what overparenting might look like at home, with real-life examples for younger and older kids. Tune in to find out if you might be leaning into helicopter parenting and how you can support your child's independence, resilience, and confidence instead.Sources:Overparenting and offspring depression, anxiety, and internalizing symptoms: A meta-analysisRead the blog on curiousneuron.comhttps://curiousneuron.com/2025/04/25/are-you-overparenting-what-the-science-says-about-its-impact-on-kids-mental-health/Watch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/vnNUmfN-J_gSearch for a past podcast episode or guest: https://curiousneuron.com/podcast/ Want to join The Reflective Parent Club? If you are ready to learn healthy emotional coping skills and to get support on. how to teach your child these skills, join below or book a call with me below: https://curiousneuron.com/reflective-parent-club/ Book a call with me:https://calendly.com/curious_neuron/intro-chat-for-1-1-coaching FREE WORKBOOK: Why do I feel triggered by my child's emotions and behaviours? https://tremendous-hustler-7333.kit.com/f9fd208c09 FREE ACTIVITY FOR KIDS: Help! My emotions are confusing to me! https://tremendous-hustler-7333.kit.com/c6701d059a Please leave a rating for our podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Email me at info@curiousneuron.com and I will send you our most popular guide called Meltdown Mountain.Join me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/curious_neuron/Join our Facebook group called Reflective Parenting:...

Bill Horan talks with Caroline Adams Miller, author of BIG GOALS.  Caroline will discuss how goal setting is a science, what are the 3 basic needs of Self Determination Theory, how smart phones and social media affect goal setting, and how goal setting has an impact on both conscious and unconscious behavior.

Applying Self-Determination Theory to remote work can significantly enhance employees' sense of autonomy, leading to improved motivation, job satisfaction, and overall productivity. By implementing strategies such as flexible work hours, encouraging self-directed projects, promoting skill development, facilitating open communication, creating a supportive remote culture, and defining clear goals, organizations can effectively address employees' psychological needs. These approaches not only foster a more empowered and engaged workforce but also contribute to a more positive and productive remote work environment. Embracing these principles helps ensure that remote employees feel valued and in control, driving both individual and organizational success.   Behavioral Economics in Marketing Podcast | Understanding how we as humans make decisions is an important part of marketing. Behavioral economics is the study of decision-making and can give keen insight into buyer behavior and help to shape your marketing mix. Marketers can tap into Behavioral Economics to create environments that nudge people towards their products and services, to conduct better market research and analyze their marketing mix. Sandra Thomas-Comenole | Host | Marketing professional with over 15 years of experience leading marketing and sales teams and a rigorously quantitative Master's degree in economics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Check out her Linkedin profile here: Sandra Thomas-Comenole, Head of Marketing, Travel & Tourism

Welcome back to Season 13 of the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast! In this episode, we explore Part 3 of our review of Grant Bosnick's book on self-leadership, focusing on Chapters 10 to 13. Discover how the latest neuroscience research can enhance your skills in persuasion, time management, change, and agility. Dive deep into the nuances of persuasion and influence, learn effective time management techniques, understand the brain's response to change, and enhance your mental and physical agility. Join us as we uncover insightful strategies to apply in your leadership journey. And we will now resume PART 3 of our 4-PART review, to sum up last year, 2024, and our entire year studying one book, Grant Bosnick's “Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership: A Bite Size Approach Using Psychology and Neuroscience” that we first dove into with our interview on EP #321[i] the end of January 2024. The goal was that each week, we focused on learning something new, (from Grant's book) tied to the most current neuroscience research, that builds off the prior week, to help take us to greater heights this year. It honestly shocked me that this series took the entire year. We began with PART 1[ii] and the first 5 chapters of the book. PART 2[iii] we reviewed chapters 6-9 of Grant Bosnick's Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership, and today, PART 3, today, we will review chapters 10-13. We will finish with PART 4, Chapters 14-16 after we release our FIRST interview of 2025, coming next weekend.                                                                                  ((On today's EPISODE #357 PART 3 of our review of Grant Bosnick's Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership, we will cover)): ✔ EP 336 Chapter 10[iv]“The Neuroscience of Persuasion and Influence” ✔ EP 337 Chapter 11[v] “The Neuroscience of Time Management” ✔ EP 339 Chapter 12[vi] “The Neuroscience of Change” ✔ EP 342 Chapter 13[vii]    “Mastering Mental and Physical Agility” If you have not yet taken the leadership self-assessment, or if you would like to re-take it to see if the results are different for you than last year, you can click the link here to find the quick test. I re-took the assessment for 2025, and did notice some similarities and some differences. See what you notice about yourself. I noticed that pathways 2 and 3 are my high areas of focus this year, and that I can drop pathway 6 from my focus. What about you? If you have a few minutes to spare, take this leadership self-assessment again, and see if you notice any changes in your areas of focus for 2025. Did any of your pathways shift for you, since last year? This is an incredible way to be laser focused on pathways that will move the needle of success for YOU this year. ✔ EP 336 Chapter 10 “The Neuroscience of Persuasion and Influence” On this episode, we looked at Jack Carew's classic book from 1987 called You'll Never Get No For an Answer that was covered on EP 176.[viii] Carew looked at the unique strategies that American Author and Salesman Og Mandino encouraged us all to read to improve our communication and influence with others and I noticed that Strategy 2 was to stop looking out for number one and always look for how you can help others first. So, after noticing this, I went straight to Chapter 10 of Grant Bosnick's book, on “Persuade and Influence” to see what he had to say on this topic. Right off the bat, in the opening of this chapter, Bosnick asks us to think about how we would persuade someone else to do something, like give you a pen you would like to have, for example, or ask for a promotion, or ask someone to do something you would like them to do. Then he differentiates the word persuade that he says “we can think of as quick, more direct, more for short-term or immediate gain” (Chapter 10, Bosnick, Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership) while influence he says “is softer, more subtle, much more for longer term and lasting gain.” (Chapter 10, Bosnick, Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership) Persuasion Bosnick says is “more tactical, whereas influence is strategic.”  He gives us the history of persuasion, explaining its origin from the early Greek Philosophers, and that Aristotle wrote about three modes of persuasion: logos (that's about logic and reason), pathos (that's about emotion and inspiration) and ethos (that's about the speaker's own character and credibility). Thinking of Jack Carew's second tip in his book to improve our influence with others (by putting other people first) I think is a good example of a strategy that builds this concept for long-lasting gain (influence) versus persuading someone to give me something that I need for short-term, or immediate gain (like, to pass me their pen, so I can write down something important that I'll need to remember).  I want to build influence with others, that's long-term, that I think includes logic and reason (logos), emotion and inspiration (pathos) and a person's character and credibility (ethos). All 3 of the modes of persuasion, to me, make up longer term influence with someone. We learned on this episode that “There are 6 short cuts to increase the chances that someone will be persuaded or even better, influenced by us” (Robert Cialdini) We covered the first three is Robert Cialdini's book: 1. Reciprocity: We are obliged to give back, if we have been given something. Use the neuroscience of influence and persuasion, and think of ways to help others first, instead of thinking what you can gain from other people, think of what you can give to them. Always be the first to give and take the time to make sure what you are giving is actually useful to that person. This way, what you will give will have meaning to that person. 2. Scarcity. If something is scarce, we want it more. Use this by highlighting the Benefits, Uniqueness and Possible sense of Loss. Take the time to find out how what you are offering to someone else, will help them. You will need to find out what they are looking for to do this, by asking questions, and listening. Then you can “frame what you are saying/offering, so others will find it to be valuable”[ix] especially if it is something that is difficult to come by, or scarce. 3. Authority. We are more likely to comply with a request if it is coming from a perceived authority/expert. Being introduced by others FIRST is a fast way to have others learn about your expertise, making you instantly more influential and persuasive, rather than you introducing yourself. My take-away from this episode: If I want to improve my influence, it begins with understanding the wants and needs of others first (how can I help them) and then being able to say what I mean, and mean what I say. The words I speak do matter when I'm working on gaining influence.  If I'm speaking with someone, and not being completely honest, or not meaning what I say, I know that this can be felt by the other person, and it will hurt my ability to gain trust, rapport and influence. Our brains really can detect “benefits and threats”[x] and I want to be sure that I'm drawing those I want to interact with towards me, not away from me. Once I have gained influence with someone I am speaking with, then I can take my persuasion skills to the next level, and we can begin to work together on our common goals. REVISIT THIS EPISODE TO REVIEW THIS CONCEPT IN DEPTH ✔ EP 337 Chapter 11 “The Neuroscience Behind Effective Time Management” This topic we covered early on our podcast, with a video from author Kent Healy, who wrote Success Principles for Teens[xi] that he co-authored with Jack Canfield. Kent created a video for me (many years ago) that we used with students in the classroom, and I featured this video on EP 33[iv] of our podcast that was called “Time Management, the Greatest Asset We Have” and Kent gives a perspective to the amount of time we have, in a way that 15 years later, I've still not forgotten his words in this video recording. You can watch Kent's explanation of “time management”[xii] with the visuals that he provided, reminding us that “we all have the same amount of time” and he even breaks it down and tells us how many seconds we have every day (84,600 seconds to be exact) every day. While ALL the experts agree that we can't create more time, or change this number, some will say we can use our time to generate more of something else (like energy) but Kent's message was about using this time (these 84,600 seconds we have each day wisely) and focus on what we can control, and that's our personal growth. He gives an example of adding just 15 extra minutes a day towards learning something new, and that adds up to 3.8 full days a year, and asks us to think of what value we put on 15 minutes of time. I loved Kent's point of view, and always respect people who use their time wisely. Then we looked at the Neuroscience of Time Management and learned that our chronotype “the natural inclination of your body to sleep at a certain time or what people understand as being an early bird versus a night owl”[xiii] should be factored into our Time Management Strategy. We learned that “For those people who go to bed around 9:30pm-11:30pm and wake in the window of 6am-8am that there tends to be an increase in (dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine, 0-8 hours after waking, which leads to increases in alertness, attention and focus that are great for analytical work, great for implementation of strategies that you already understand.” Dr. Andrew Huberman with Guest Dr. Adam Grant As we are thinking about the best strategies to manage our activities, projects, the extra time that Kent Healy thinks should go to self-improvement, or even the roles we have in our personal and professional lives, in order to have access to this extra energy, and creative thinking, we will want to plan our “deep” work 0-8 hours after waking (if our chronotype is the wake up early type). So, be sure you understand your own chronotype, and factor the science into your time management strategy. This made me think of Grant Bosnick's Top Energy Drainers: Procrastination Saying Yes to Everything The Perfectionist With this extra energy, and creative thinking, (from better managing our time) I suggested to put it all into creative prolific quality work (the perfectionist in me). I thought, why not use the extra energy to combat against procrastination, while protecting our time by saying no to everything, (at first). I know we can always come back to projects that you would like to do, that have meaning to you, but by truly managing our energy and activities, we are protecting this commodity that we all have in the same amounts: time. This episode also make me think that those 84,600 seconds that Kent Healy reminded me that we all have each day, and how 15 minutes a day (that adds up to 3.8 days/year) can be used even more wisely with this understanding of The Neuroscience of Time Management. Think About These Questions: Do you value your time? Do you value other people's time? Do you think 15 minutes of time really matters? I will also add, have you ever thought of the impact of counting time, down to the amount of seconds that we have each day? How important is 20 seconds of your time? OR, 20 seconds of someone else's time? REVISIT THIS EPISODE TO REVIEW THIS CONCEPT IN DEPTH EP 339 Chapter 12 “The Neuroscience of Change” On this EP we looked at two examples of what happens to our brain when we see something our brain wasn't expecting, like a breathtaking view, or when we land the promotion we worked so hard to achieve, Bosnick explains “we feel like we got a reward. It's a rush. We get a sensation in our brain and a hit of the big neurochemicals” dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, norephinephrine, adrenaline.” (Page 132, Ch 12, Bosnick, Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership). However, on the other hand, when we see a bear in the woods, (or snake on the hiking trails), or we are overlooked for a promotion at work, our brain actually sees this “like it's a threat. We feel tense, stressed, pressure…our body physically feels it.” We learned that “Neuroscience has shown us, that the feeling we get from a social or emotional threat (like being passed over for the promotion) is the same as the feeling we get from a physical threat (like seeing a bear or a snake). When we see how our brain interprets “everything and everyone we meet as either a reward or a threat” we can better understand “how our body reacts, (and) our brain and mind think, (leading) to the decisions, behaviors and actions we make.” (Page 132, Ch 12, Bosnick, Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership). Next on this EP, we reviewed Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs that led to “Self-Determination Theory” around the year 2000 where researchers found that there were “three physiological needs: the need for Competence (feeling valued for our knowledge, skills and experience), the need for Relatedness (collaborating, connecting or serving others) and the need for Autonomy (being able to exercise self-regulation…to achieve our goals.” (Page 133, Ch 12, Bosnick). We learned that when our ACRES are being met, (our autonomy, competence, relatedness, equity, and sureness) it will put us in a toward state and we will fully embrace everything ahead of us; (but) if our ACRES are threatened, it will put us in an “away state” and will then resist or block things ahead of us. Looking at Bosnick's ACRES example, we examined a work experience in our past, that we did not enjoy, to see where it went against the ACRES Model of Needs. With brain science in mind, we can gain more understanding of why we either enjoyed, or didn't enjoy this experience. It all led back to how our brain either interprets the experience as a reward, or a threat. We also looked at triggers to be aware of to mitigate threat, during times of change. Finally, we looked at how to change our nervous system, to change our actions and behaviors, so we can leave behind a legacy (or fossil record as Dr. Huberman calls it) that we are proud of. We learned that “Agitation and strain is the entry point to neuroplasticity” Dr. Huberman This is when lasting CHANGE is happening at the brain level, and impacting our entire nervous system. So when we are working on something, (like trying to learn something new…like understanding the neuroscience of change for this episode) and that limbic friction feeling comes up, (and I'm annoyed or agitated) when something just doesn't click.  I now have a deeper understanding of what's happening at the brain level after this EP. I will now push forward, stay positive and lean into the change that I know is happening in my brain, as I embrace the change that comes with doing difficult work. The Neuroscience of Change is an exciting topic, and it's only going to be strengthened with the next two topics, Agility and Resilience.   REVISIT THIS EPISODE TO REVIEW THIS CONCEPT IN DEPTH EP 342 Chapter 13   “Mastering Mental and Physical Agility” Which leads us to the final EP of our review today. “Mastering Mental and Physical Agility” Before I even review this EP, I thought of something I saw on Twitter/X this morning that caught my attention. It was a post from Chris S Cornell whose handle is @BiggestComeback and he was talking about his first attempt to run a mile, with a kettlebell. He faced some criticism for this post, as some said it was “dangerous” but mentioned that he thought that “spending your life on the couch with a remote in one hand and a beer in the other is far more dangerous.”[xiv] (Chris Cornell) While this pathway came out as a low priority for me last year, and this year, I have to say, it's definitely NOT an area I leave off to the side. I'm always looking to see how I can push my mind or body, just a bit past where I'm comfortable, and when life is difficult, this is actually where I thrive. While I don't think I could run a mile with a kettle bell, I did run 7 miles today with a 16 pound weighted vest. I really do believe in the mind/body connection and that by doing things that are difficult, we strengthen the brain. We did dive deeper into this concept on EP 344[xv] with “The Neuroscience of Resilience” that we will review next time, but we uncovered that by doing difficult things, we increase the size of a part of our brain called the anterior midcingulate cortex. (Dr. Andrew Huberman). I do difficult things because I want to improve my mental and physical strength, and in turn, increase the size of this important part in my brain that Dr. Huberman says “is not just the seat of willpower…but scientists think it holds the secret in the will to live.” If you are like me, and enjoy doing difficult things, you will enjoy when we looked at three terms from the book Antifragile by N Taleb[xvi] where the author says there are three types of systems, organizations or people. The fragile: which is like an egg and breaks under stress. No one wants to be labeled as fragile. The robust: which is like a phoenix, when destroyed comes back exactly as it was before. This is a step in the right direction, but who wants to emerge from challenge the same as before? The antifragile: gets stronger from uncertainty—like the Hydra from the Greek myth where you cut off one head, two grows back in its place. It gets stronger from the sudden change. We learned that when we face challenges, changes and stressors, we want to become antifragile in the process so that we grow from adversity, and become stronger in the process. While we did go deep into the stressors and triggers that can stop our course of action, Bosnick suggested that we rate our stressors (from a list he provided to jog our minds), on a scale of 1-5. Then he reminds us of the three types of people, showing us how we can and most definitely will grow from adversity, sustaining our peak performance, and finally what we want to take away from this chapter is how to “train our brain to be antifragile in order to be more agile in the moment when we face challenges or stressors.” (Chapter 13, Bosnick, Page 149) I don't think that running a mile with a kettle bell is for me (even if a part of me wonders how far I could go before I would lose the grip of something that heavy), I will continue to challenge my mind, as we learned from our most downloaded series, The Silva Method that “Once we learn to use our mind (to train it) it will do some astounding things, as you will soon see.” REVISIT THIS EPISODE TO REVIEW THIS CONCEPT IN DEPTH   REVIEW and CONCLUSION: To review and conclude this week's episode #357 on PART 3 of our review of Grant Bosnick's Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership, we covered a review of the strategies that can help us to implement each concept, from chapters 10, 11, 12, and 13. EPISODE #357 PART 3 of our review of Grant Bosnick's Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership, we will cover: ✔ EP 336 Chapter 10[xvii]“The Neuroscience of Persuasion and Influence” ✔ EP 337 Chapter 11[xviii] “The Neuroscience of Time Management” ✔ EP 339 Chapter 12[xix] “The Neuroscience of Change” ✔ EP 342 Chapter 13[xx]     “Mastering Mental and Physical Agility”   We will see you next time, with our PART 4, our final part in this review. Stay tuned as we launch our interview series, with NEW inspiring interviews with experts who are working deeply with the most current neuroscience research. See you next week!   REFERENCES:   [i] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #321 with Grant ‘Upbeat' Bosnick  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/insights-from-grant-upbeat-bosnick/   [ii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #355 Mastering Self-Leadership REVIEW PART 1 (Grant Bosnick) https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/mastering-self-leadership-with-neuroscience/   [iii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #356 Mastering Self-Leadership REVIEW PART 2 (Grant Bosnick)https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/unlocking-the-secrets-of-self-leadership-chapters-6-to-9-review/   [iv] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #330 “The Neuroscience of Persuasion and Influence” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/unlocking-the-science-of-persuasion-and-influence/   [v] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #337 “The Neuroscience of Time Management”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/mastering-time-the-neuroscience-behind-effective-time-management/   [vi] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 339 “The Neuroscience of Change”   https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/embracing-change-the-neuroscience-behind-thriving-in-2024/   [vii]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 342  “Mastering Mental and Physical Agility” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/mastering-mental-and-physical-agility-strategies-for-self-leadership/   [viii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #176 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/the-neuroscience-of-communication-why-our-brain-doesn-t-like-the-word-no/   [ix] The Neuroscience of Influence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-5CZ2AXT1o   [x] The Neuroscience of Influence Leadership Coaching by Dean Newlund https://mfileadership.com/2021/01/27/the-neuroscience-of-influence/   [xi] Success Principles for Teens by Jack Canfield and Kent Healy April 15, 2008 https://www.amazon.com/Success-Principles-Teens-Where-Want/dp/0757307272   [xii] Author Kent Healy on “Time Management: Our Greatest Asset” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_ibHzu751I   [xiii] Chronotypes Definition https://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/chronotypes#:~:text=Chronotype%20is%20the%20natural%20inclination,bird%20versus%20a%20night%20owl.   [xiv] https://x.com/BiggestComeback/status/1895906308785615336   [xv]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #344 “The Neuroscience of Resilience: Building Stronger Minds and Teams” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/the-neuroscience-of-resilience-building-stronger-minds-and-teams/   [xvi] Antifragile by Nassim Taleb Published Jan. 28, 2014 https://www.amazon.com/Antifragile-Things-That-Disorder-Incerto/dp/0812979680   [xvii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #330 “The Neuroscience of Persuasion and Influence” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/unlocking-the-science-of-persuasion-and-influence/   [xviii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #337 “The Neuroscience of Time Management”  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/mastering-time-the-neuroscience-behind-effective-time-management/   [xix] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 339 “The Neuroscience of Change”   https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/embracing-change-the-neuroscience-behind-thriving-in-2024/   [xx]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE 342  “Mastering Mental and Physical Agility” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/mastering-mental-and-physical-agility-strategies-for-self-leadership/  

Looking to energize your team and unlock their full potential? Start with autonomy! In this episode, we delve into the reasons why granting employees greater autonomy in decision-making significantly enhances their motivation and engagement. Backed by Self-Determination Theory, autonomy is proven to be a key driver of workplace satisfaction and productivity. We'll discuss how leaders can empower their teams by delegating meaningful tasks, avoiding micromanagement, and fostering a culture of trust. It's time to hand over the reins and watch your team thrive! Ready to lead with autonomy? Let's dive in.

Christina welcomes Alexandra Nolan to chat how to create harmony within your blended family. Establishing a new family system takes time, so what can we do as parents and stepmoms to foster security, love and respect? Listen in as Alexandra and Christina talk loyalty binds, family identity and finding your footing as a stepmom. About My Guest  Alexandra Nolan is a dynamic parenting educator, aspiring All About Parenting Trainer, and successful momtrepreneur. As a mother of three boys, she seamlessly blends personal experience with evidence-based strategies to empower parents across the United States. Currently pursuing her certification, Alexandra specializes in applying Self-Determination Theory to foster intrinsic motivation in children, helping families create nurturing environments that promote autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Her journey from a struggling parent to a passionate advocate for positive parenting techniques makes her uniquely qualified to guide others through their parenting challenges. Alexandra's approach focuses on achieving balance in parenting styles, moving away from fear-based methods towards more effective, scientifically-backed strategies. Her workshops and webinars offer practical tools for parents to raise confident, responsible children while strengthening family bonds. Alexandra's mission is to transform parenting experiences by bridging the gap between parenting science and everyday family life. Find her on IG! So much more than a podcast!!! ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Schedule with Christina⁠ and get some 1:1 support. ⁠Become a Member⁠ and make some stepmom friends! ⁠www.radicalstepmomspodcast.com

We've touched on the theory of self-determination on the show before, but today, I'm thrilled to dedicate an entire episode to this important topic. Joining me for this deeper dive is Dr. Gina Riley, an expert in self-determination theory and motivation. This conversation will resonate with so many of you because it beautifully ties into themes we often explore here, like low-demand parenting and fostering our kids' natural passions and strengths. In this episode, Gina explains the theory of self-determination and dives into the science behind why it's so impactful, particularly for neurodivergent kids. We explore how it connects with autonomy-supportive parenting and discuss the three tenets of cognitive evaluation theory, which examines what fosters intrinsic motivation. We also tackle the hot topic of whether extrinsic motivators like stickers and rewards have a place and how to genuinely connect with our kids' interests—even when they differ from our own.   About Dr. Gina Riley Gina Riley, Ph.D., is an educational psychologist, Program Director, and Clinical Professor of Adolescent Special Education at CUNY – Hunter College. She has conducted significant research on homeschooling and unschooling, an educational method and philosophy that advocates student intrinsic motivation as a primary means for learning. In addition to her research on self-directed learning environments, Dr. Riley has expertise in Supported Decision Making, an alternative to guardianship for students with disabilities. She is a faculty advisor for Supported Decision Making New York, promoting autonomy and self-determination for individuals with disabilities.  Dr.Riley also has extensive experience in online, hybrid, and HyFlex education, having been actively involved in the field since 1998. Her contributions to educational psychology and alternative education models have been influential in shaping contemporary discussions on personalized and flexible learning approaches. Dr. Riley is the author of numerous academic articles and three books, including Unschooling:Exploring Learning Beyond the Classroom (Palgrave, 2020), The Homeschooling Starter Guide (Simon & Schuster, 2021), and The Joys of Self Determined Learning: A Collection of Essays (Ricci Publishing, 2022). She is the current President-Elect of the New York State Association of Teacher Educators.   Things you'll learn from this episode What self-determination theory is, and how it's connected to intrinsic motivation Why a sense of competence, autonomy, and relatedness, as outlined in the cognitive evaluation theory, are crucial for motivation Why it matters that parents focus on facilitating autonomy and decision-making in their children What the science says about how and why intrinsic motivation leads to better academic and social outcomes in adulthood How intrinsic and extrinsic motivations can coexist and why it's important that they're balanced   Resources mentioned Dr. Gina Riley's website Gina on Instagram Gina on Twitter Unschooling: Exploring Learning Beyond the Classroom by Dr. Gina Riley The Homeschooling Starter Guide: How to Create and Adapt the Best Education Action Plan for Your Needs by Dr. Gina Riley NYS Decision Making Curriculum (free decision making curriculum for schools and homeschools I Will Die on This Hill: Autistic Adults, Autism Parents, and the Children Who Deserve a Better World by Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards on Autistic Adults, Autism Parents, and the Children Who Deserve a Better World (Tilt Parenting podcast) Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Dan Pink The intrinsic motivation of Richard Ryan and Edward Deci The Self-Driven Child, with William Stixrud and Ned Johnson (Tilt Parenting podcast) The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives by Dr. William Stixrud and Ned Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This time of year we have a lot on our plates and a new perspective can always be helpful. I recorded this episode to give examples of what I presume is happening in all households, but in our minds we conjure up a totally different scenario. In this episode, I am talking about the homes with a married couple with children, which I realize is a small population, with lessons that anyone can apply to life. Failed Delegation I think it's fair to say that no one is doing nothing in the house. Some people do less, like in my family, but my little Lisa heart is happy doing all the things, even at home. But when I do feel my capacity waning, I decide to delegate or delete since I know I can't get it done. The other day Greg said, “You do a lot, let me do something for you. How can I help?” So I gave him a couple of small tasks and he asked for more. I thought I was giving him the task of getting the fence installed, but Greg thought it would be a collaborative effort. Then things were lost in communication or lack there of. The fresh perspective here is, if you delegate, delegate the whole task otherwise you end up micromanaging to ensure the task was completed! Motivational Shift In my studies I have come across this Self Determination Theory by Ryan and Deci. It explains the 6 levels of motivation. I chose Sunday dinner at our house to show the shift from Amotivation (total lack of motivation) up 4 levels to Integration Motivation (meaning in congruence of goals.)  When we started family dinner at our house, Greg was the cook and I felt obligated to help with some aspect of the meal (AKA Introjection Motivation - do it for approval of clothes-guilt). I would help with the salad and rolls thinking about how much the meal cost us and do the dishes because that's how it was when I was a kid. Whoever didn't cook, cleaned up. Over time, it has become something that is a part of our family. It's weird if due to a trip or another reason, we don't have Sunday dinner. It's like something is missing. At Sunday dinner I take care of the salad and rolls. I then clean up the dishes and get dessert ready. Identification Motivation - I do the salad, rolls, and dishes because you identify as the person in the family that does those things. My motivation changed.  Not too long ago, I was blissfully washing dishes after Sunday dinner. My heart was so content with gratitude. It wasn't because I got to wash dishes. It was because Sunday dinner started earlier due to a football game. We had appetizers on all the fun dishes we've collected over the past couple years. Grayson and our dog get so excited when Nana, Greg's mom, comes over. I was washing the dishes we used to dish out the meal that Greg had cooked and it made him so happy. It's great to have our children join us and sometimes their friends will join us, too. We all look forward to it and it's rewarding to everyone. I now experience Integration Motivation, meaning it's in congruence with our family's (or a group's) goal. Our family's goal is Sunday dinner. As the household CEO, there's always something to do. You need to decide to do it, delegate it or delete it. I'm always trying to gain perspective on why I do the things I do. I'm a fan of longevity and significance. I ask myself what is the significance of this task? How does it help others? Is it necessary? When I consider these questions I can make the decision on what to do about the task at hand, like going to the grocery store, delegating new tasks to a family member, or helping with Sunday dinner. It'll give you a new perspective on that task!  EPISODE RESOURCES: Organize 365® Podcast Resources The Sunday Basket® The Paper Solution® The Productive Home Solution Sign Up for the Organize 365® Newsletter  Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave a rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a friend and be sure to tag Organize 365® when you share on social media!

#75 - Hot for TeacherAre we all insane? Given all the contemporary challenges and frictions at work, why do we teach?This episode unpacks the critical factors behind teacher motivation and delivers evidence-based strategies to inspire, recruit, and retain top educators in the health professions using Self Determination Theory.Episode host: Jason R. Frank.Episode article: Orsini, C., Imafuku, R., Jennings, B., Neufeld, A., Tricio, J., & Kusurkar, R. A. (2024). What influences clinical educators' motivation to teach? A BEME systematic review and framework synthesis based on self-determination theory: BEME Review No. 90. Medical Teacher, 1–9.You find episode notes and other resources at the Papers Podcast episode website.PAPERs Podcast are:Hosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda SnellTechnical Producer: Samuel LundbergWeb Manager: Alex AlexanderssonExecutive Producer: Teresa SöröProduction of Teaching and Learning at Karolinska Institutet

As a health coach, understanding the ABCs of behavior change—Autonomy, Belongingness, and Competence—can transform motivation and greatly impact client success. In this episode, fitness coach and published mindset researcher Dr. Kasey Jo Orvidas dives into Self-Determination Theory and its impact on motivation. Kasey explains how feeling in control, connected, and capable can inspire individuals to take meaningful action and achieve their goals.Connect with me on IG! @coachkaseyjo1-1 Fitness & Mindset Coaching: www.kjocoaching.comHealth Mindset Coaching Certification: www.healthmindsetcert.comWatch full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7PDijJantLM Grab 5 free lessons in mindset and behavior change (and get on the HMCC waitlist)LEAVE A REVIEW, WIN A WORKSHOP! After you leave your review, take a screenshot and upload it to this form to be entered to win: https://forms.clickup.com/10621090/f/a4452-19651/1AZIEQZ9BBSNBGN161

Struggling to hold yourself accountable and uphold your high standards? In this episode, we dive into the essential role of accountability in setting and upholding your personal standards. Without accountability, it's nearly impossible to stay aligned with your core values and principles.Join Host Chris Oh as we explore practical steps on how to be accountable to yourself, from self-reflection and ego management to understanding the powerful impact of intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation. Discover how to stay accountable and how Self-Determination Theory explains the importance of accountability, helping you take full ownership of your actions, behaviors, and decisions. By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear understanding of what accountability truly means and how it empowers you to uphold your high standards that dictate the quality of life you desire and create.