Podcast appearances and mentions of Serenity Prayer

TRUTH vs. DENIAL: In this episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast, the hosts discuss the concept of truth versus denial. They explore personal experiences with denial, the importance of self-awareness, and how perceptions shape our realities. The conversation also touches on listener questions regarding the Serenity Prayer and its impact on daily life. They explore the unfortunate reality of individuals who are unable to be honest with themselves, the importance of rigorous honesty, and the capacity for recovery even among those with severe emotional disorders. Closing Song by Bryan Duncan. #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction 

Ronald Reagan, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, Ayn Rand Quote, psychopathy, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, Psycho Politics, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Ronald Reagan, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, psychopathy, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, Trust Your Mind, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Bill Burr, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, No Free Lunch, Effective Interpersonal Communication, Rules for Retrogrades, The Sovereign Child, motivation, meditation, sheriff, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, Rules for Patriots, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Bernie Mac, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, Ayn Rand Quote, psychopathy, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, The Marketing of Evil, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Mark Simmons, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, Ayn Rand Quote, psychopathy, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, Gaslighting, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

THE FULL SERENITY PRAYER. In this episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of the Serenity Prayer in the context of recovery and personal growth. They explore themes of resentment, forgiveness, and the challenges of accepting hardships. The hosts also share a heartfelt story about a listener in need, illustrating the power of compassion and connection in recovery. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of emotional triggers in recovery, the importance of understanding God's will, and the distinction between happiness and well-being. Closing Song: Here and Now by Mike O'Bryan #recovery #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #addiction

Seinfeld, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, Ayn Rand Quote, gaslighting, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, Apollo, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Mitch Hedberg, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, Ayn Rand Quote, gaslighting, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, Psycho Politics, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Ronald Reagan, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, gaslighting, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, Trust Your Mind, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Ronald Reagan, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, No Free Lunch, Effective Interpersonal Communication, Rules for Retrogrades, The Sovereign Child, motivation, meditation, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, Rules for Patriots, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Mitch Hedberg, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, Ayn Rand Quote, gaslighting, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, The Marketing of Evil, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Ronald Reagan, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, Ayn Rand Quote, gaslighting, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, Jordan Peterson, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Yanni Pappas, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, Ayn Rand Quote, gaslighting, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, Apollo, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Ronald Reagan, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, Ayn Rand Quote, gaslighting, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, Psycho Politics, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Jessica Kirson, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, No Free Lunch, Effective Interpersonal Communication, Rules for Retrogrades, The Sovereign Child, motivation, meditation, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, Rules for Patriots, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Pete Holmes, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, gaslighting, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, Gaslighting, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, discusses lessons learned from doing yard work, the Stoic philosophy found in The Serenity Prayer, how willingly preparing for and facing adversity can strengthen us and lead to progress, reminding ourselves of our strength, the power of how we think, winning the moment you are in, and present moment strength. Adam's website: https://www.adambarfoottherapy.com/This episode is Part Four in a series on the Counseling and Functional Fitness podcast focusing on Stoic philosophy, therapy, and fitness. Books mentioned in this episode: The 33 Strategies of War by Robert Greene, The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford, Meditations by Marcus AureliusEmail: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com

Brent Weinbach, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, Ayn Rand Quote, gaslighting, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, Apollo, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Mitch Hedberg, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, Ayn Rand Quote, gaslighting, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, Psycho Politics, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Jimmy Shin, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, No Free Lunch, Effective Interpersonal Communications, Rules for Retrogrades, The Sovereign Child, motivation, meditation, miscellaneous, Rules for Patriots, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Comedy, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, gaslighting, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, The Marketing of Evil, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Comedy, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, Ayn Rand Quote, gaslighting, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, Gaslighting, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Mark Simmons, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, Ayn Rand Quote, gaslighting, Varney and Company, Candice, miscellaneous, Apollo, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Mitch Hedberg, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, Ayn Rand Quote, gaslighting, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, philosophy, Jordan Peterson, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Bob Sackett, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, Ayn Rand Quote, gaslighting, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, Trust Your Mind, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Zane Lamprey, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, Ayn Rand Quote, gaslighting, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, The Marketing of Evil, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Henry Sir, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, No Free Lunch, Effective Interpersonal Communication, Rules for Retrogrades, The Sovereign Child, motivation, meditation, Law and Order, miscellaneous, Rules for Patriots, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

An unhurried daily meditation using the Bible, prayer, and reflection led by Pastor Jon Ciccarelli, Discipleship Pastor of Crosswalk Church in Redlands, CA, and Director of Discipleship for Crosswalk Global.If you are enjoying the podcast please go to Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify and share your rating and a review as your input will help bring awareness of this discipleship resource to more listeners around the world.To learn more about Abide and discipleship go to www.crosswalkvillage.com/discipleshipPlease feel free to reach out to us at jon@crosswalkvillage.com any time with your comments and questions. Thanks and blessings!

Jessica Kerson, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, gaslighting, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, Apollo, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Mitch Hedberg, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, Ayn Rand Quote, gaslighting, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, Psycho Politics, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Anthony Jeselnik, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, Ayn Rand Quote, gaslighting, Varney and Company, philosophy, miscellaneous, Trust Your Mind, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Comedy, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, No Free Lunch, Effective Interpersonal Communication, Rules for Retrogrades, The Sovereign Child, motivation, meditation, gaslighting, miscellaneous, Rules for Patriots, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Al Madrigal, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, Ayn Rand Quote, gaslighting, Varney and Company, philosophy, miscellaneous, The Marketing of Evil, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Joe Bartnik, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, Ayn Rand Quote, Varney and Company, philosophy, Gaslighting, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Doug Stanhope, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, Ayn Rand Quote, gaslighting, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, Psycho Politics, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Mitch Hedberg, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, Ayn Rand Quote, gaslighting, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, Rise to Rebellion, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Dean DelRay, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, No Free Lunch, communication, Rules for Retrogrades, The Sovereign Child, motivation, meditation, the fourth estate, Rules for Patriots, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Jessica Kerson, introduction, Serenity Prayer, patriotic song, headlines, election corner, military shorts, motivation, meditation, Daily Stoic, Bishop Barron, Ayn Rand Quote, gaslighting, Varney and Company, miscellaneous, Three Thousand Degrees, conclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-true-conservative--2039343/support.

Send us a textAbout the guest:Massimo Pigliucci is a philosopher, author, and professor of philosophy at the City College of New York, known for his work in both evolutionary biology and the modern Stoicism movement. He is the author of numerous books, including the acclaimed How to Be a Stoic and The Quest for Character, which bridge classical philosophy and contemporary challenges. With a background in both science and philosophy, Pigliucci brings a unique interdisciplinary lens to questions of ethics, meaning, and personal development. His work has helped popularize Stoic thought for modern audiences, making timeless ideas both accessible and actionable.Connect with Ryan! https://twitter.com/RyanJAyalaConnect with Us! https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/Chapters:00:00 Introduction: What Is Stoicism, Really?00:30 Living According to Nature02:45 Solving Anxiety Through Human Nature05:15 Are Humans Really Different From Animals?07:10 Why Stoicism Feels Practical08:20 The Dichotomy of Control Explained13:25 The Serenity Prayer & Stoicism16:50 The Power of Reframing Your Thoughts18:45 Stoicism & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy22:10 Reacting Differently to Everyday Events24:30 Stoicism Beyond Masculinity28:00 Can You Be Stoic and Political?30:45 Stoicism in Sports & Mental Toughness33:55 Relaxed Concentration in Elite Performance35:20 The Stoic Focus on the Present Moment38:10 How to Be a Stoic in Practice41:30 Cold Showers, Fasting & Stoic Discipline43:40 Are “Mind Tricks” Bad If They Work?45:50 Seneca's Formula for Dealing With Anger52:00 Preventing Anger Before It Starts54:45 Massimo's Journey Into Stoicism58:40 Massimo's Writing Routine & Reading Habits01:02:40 Recommended Books & Final ThoughtsConnect with Us!https://www.instagram.com/alchemists.library/https://twitter.com/RyanJAyala

Send us a textIn this powerful episode, we dive deep into one of recovery's most challenging yet transformative principles: acceptance. Why is it so difficult to accept people and situations as they are? From navigating frustrating family dinners to confronting career disappointments, we explore how our inability to accept "life on life's terms" often leads us back to destructive behaviors. Learn practical strategies for finding peace amid circumstances you can't control, managing expectations in relationships, and recognizing when the quest for justice becomes a pathway to resentment. Our candid conversation reveals how acceptance isn't passive resignation but an active practice that creates space for serenity. Whether you're in recovery or simply seeking more peace in your daily life, this episode offers wisdom on how letting go of control paradoxically gives you back your power. Join us for this honest, heartfelt discussion about accepting reality while still influencing positive change.Support the show

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In her Palm Sunday homily, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde reflects on the tension between purposeful action and humble acceptance, using Jesus' journey to the cross as a model of courageous surrender. She draws on Scripture, the Serenity Prayer, and personal experience to explore how we are called to live with intention even when faced with hardship or circumstances beyond our control. Jesus' deliberate path into Jerusalem and his ultimate acceptance of suffering illustrate a profound trust in God—not passivity, but a love-rooted surrender that brings strength and freedom. Budde invites listeners to open their hearts during Holy Week, to name their struggles honestly, and to find grace in the stillness, the silence, and the shared journey with Christ through whatever cannot be changed.

Tawny and Lisa get back to basics and the Serenity Prayer. Whether your Higher Power is God, the universe, or a stick of incense, this episode is for you. Even if the whole "Higher Power thing" is not for you, knowing what we can and cannot control is a key tool in staying sober. It's not acquiescing or giving up if what you need to do right now is take care of yourself physically and mentally, and no more than that. Rest is essential. Letting go of what you can't control helps tremendously. Music Minute features the Dropkick Murphys and the musical Rent Watch The Dropkick Murphys Made in the USA  Order The Sobriety Deck  Listen to The Sobriety Deck Playlist by Hannah Gardner Order Tawny's book, DRY HUMPING: A Guide to Dating, Relating, and Hooking Up Without the Booze Subscribe to Tawny's newsletter  "Beyond Liquid Courage" Order Tawny's new NA drink, (parentheses) Purchase Lisa's memoir, Girl Walks Out of a Bar   

That Difficult Coworker is Just a Character in Your Success Story with Tessa WestIn this episode of The WorkWell Podcast™, Jen Fisher speaks with Dr. Tessa West, Professor of Psychology at New York University and author of "Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them" and "Job Therapy: A Psychologist's Guide to Finding Your Most Fulfilling Job Yet." Her research reveals surprising patterns about difficult workplace relationships and career satisfaction.Episode Highlights:The five types of workplace jerks: Kiss Up/Kick Downers, Credit Stealers, Free Riders, Bulldozers, and GaslightersWhy gaslighters are the most psychologically damaging but also the rarest type of workplace jerkHow to strategically document and address problematic workplace behavior without making it personalWhy confronting office jerks alone is often the biggest mistake people makeThe surprising truth about "toxic rockstars" and whether you really have to put up with themThe five sources of career frustration: identity crisis, drifted apart, stretched too thin, runner-up, and underappreciated starWhy "follow your passion" is terrible career advice and what to focus on insteadHow to use the Working Week Audit to identify your true workplace stressorsA fresh perspective on work-life balance as psychological integration rather than time managementQuotable Moment:"We all are jerks. When we're tired, when we're stressed, when we're overwhelmed, we probably all got to know this person pretty well during the pandemic. Learn to identify what your inner jerk is and start looking for those red flags, and you'll be a better person for it." - Tessa WestLyra Lens:In this edition, Keren Wasserman, Senior Manager of Organizational Development at Lyra Health, explores how workplace jerks thrive by manipulating systems - and how understanding those systems is key to overcoming them. She highlights that when we take back our power through actions like building connections and amplifying other voices, "we not only shift the power dynamics, but also improve the quality of the work itself." Keren also connects Tessa's job-person fit framework with burnout research, offering a workplace version of the Serenity Prayer to help us recognize "our needs and what we can change about our environment.Resources:This episode of The WorkWell Podcast™ is made possible by Lyra Health, a premier global workforce mental health solution. Learn more at Lyrahealth.com/workwell.

That Difficult Coworker is Just a Character in Your Success Story with Tessa WestIn this episode of The WorkWell Podcast™, Jen Fisher speaks with Dr. Tessa West, Professor of Psychology at New York University and author of "Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them" and "Job Therapy: A Psychologist's Guide to Finding Your Most Fulfilling Job Yet." Her research reveals surprising patterns about difficult workplace relationships and career satisfaction.Episode Highlights:The five types of workplace jerks: Kiss Up/Kick Downers, Credit Stealers, Free Riders, Bulldozers, and GaslightersWhy gaslighters are the most psychologically damaging but also the rarest type of workplace jerkHow to strategically document and address problematic workplace behavior without making it personalWhy confronting office jerks alone is often the biggest mistake people makeThe surprising truth about "toxic rockstars" and whether you really have to put up with themThe five sources of career frustration: identity crisis, drifted apart, stretched too thin, runner-up, and underappreciated starWhy "follow your passion" is terrible career advice and what to focus on insteadHow to use the Working Week Audit to identify your true workplace stressorsA fresh perspective on work-life balance as psychological integration rather than time managementQuotable Moment:"We all are jerks. When we're tired, when we're stressed, when we're overwhelmed, we probably all got to know this person pretty well during the pandemic. Learn to identify what your inner jerk is and start looking for those red flags, and you'll be a better person for it." - Tessa WestLyra Lens:In this edition, Keren Wasserman, Senior Manager of Organizational Development at Lyra Health, explores how workplace jerks thrive by manipulating systems - and how understanding those systems is key to overcoming them. She highlights that when we take back our power through actions like building connections and amplifying other voices, "we not only shift the power dynamics, but also improve the quality of the work itself." Keren also connects Tessa's job-person fit framework with burnout research, offering a workplace version of the Serenity Prayer to help us recognize "our needs and what we can change about our environment.Resources:This episode of The WorkWell Podcast™ is made possible by Lyra Health, a premier global workforce mental health solution. Learn more at Lyrahealth.com/workwell.

An unhurried daily meditation using the Bible, prayer, and reflection led by Pastor Jon Ciccarelli, Discipleship Pastor of Crosswalk Church in Redlands, CA, and Director of Discipleship for Crosswalk Global.If you are enjoying the podcast please go to Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify and share your rating and a review as your input will help bring awareness of this discipleship resource to more listeners around the world.To learn more about Abide and discipleship go to www.crosswalkvillage.com/discipleshipPlease feel free to reach out to us at abide@crosswalkvillage.com any time with your comments and questions. Thanks and blessings!

Let us know how you feel. Text us!In this episode, we dive deep into the often tumultuous relationship we have with anger and disappointment. Join us as we explore the roots of our anger and disappointment and the strategies for managing it.Support the show

Hey there, it's Peter Pamela Rose. In this episode, I'm getting real with you. After what feels like forever since I last recorded (even though I know that might not be true if you're bingeing episodes!), I'm back to talk about something that's been coming up a lot in my weekly classes—how to deal with fear, anxiety, and overwhelm when the world feels like too much. Whether you're feeling the pressure of what's going on globally, or you're just tired of asking yourself, “How the hell did I end up back here again?”—this episode is for you. Here's what we get into: The Serenity Prayer and how I actually use it in my daily life A simple but powerful tool called “Just For Today” The difference between your conscious and subconscious mind Why it feels so hard to change—and how we actually can And how to keep your actor mindset strong when everything feels uncertain This episode comes straight from the heart—and from what's been resonating in my Weekly Accountability Group and The Weekly Adjustment class, where we dive into both the business of acting and the emotional and mental work behind it.

In this episode, Dr. Ethan Kross discusses how to shift your emotions and move from chaos to clarity. Ethan delves into the complexities of emotions, challenging traditional views that label them as obstacles to overcome. Instead, he presents a fresh perspective, suggesting that emotions can be valuable tools when understood and managed effectively. This conversation explores how our thoughts often skew towards negativity and how conscious effort is required to cultivate a fulfilling life. Key Takeaways: 00:02:30 – Introduction to Dr. Ethan Kross and His Work 00:03:30 – The Parable of the Two Wolves 00:05:22 – Emotions as Valuable Companions 00:06:07 – The Complexity of Emotions 00:07:51 – No One-Size-Fits-All Solutions 00:10:21 – The Metaphor of Physical Fitness 00:12:25 – Variability in Emotional Tools 00:13:34 – The Complexity of Human Emotions 00:16:35 – The Control of Emotions 00:18:43 – The Serenity Prayer and Emotional Control 00:27:00 – The Role of Self-Experimentation 00:30:34 – Tools for Shifting Emotions 00:31:00 – Attention as a Tool 00:34:28 – The Role of Avoidance and Approach 00:38:12 – Perspective Shifting 00:44:11 – Shifting Your Environment 00:48:07 – Using Environmental Cues for Emotional Regulation For full show notes, click here! Connect with the show: Follow us on YouTube: @TheOneYouFeedPod Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Follow us on Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.