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Richard Sutton is “a South African legend with an International following”. He is an adviser on stress management and adaptability to industry leaders, top athletes and Olympic teams. He is widely regarded as an expert in the field of genetics and their role in resilience and human performance. Richard has been a post-graduate lecturer in the areas of performance, health and athlete development for almost two decades at leading universities.He has authored two incredible books on stress and resilience called “The Stress Code” and “Stressproof: The Game Plan”.Richard was blessed to build a career within his passion with athletes across all disciplines.  These elite individuals are all subjected to constant incomprehensible stressors, and yet he found they had the incredible capacity to adapt and cope. Through research and experience he discovered  the very strategic ways that these elite athletes coped so well with stress. He found the same themes as he migrated into the corporate space. Listen up for ways to not only develop a strategy to manage our stress, but also to become more resilient and ultimately augment our potential. Join us as we explore:The strategic activities used by elite athletes to manage extreme levels of stress in order to thriveAncestral principles for stress managementWhat this means for South Africans who according to Bloomberg, live in the second most stressful country (2013 Stress Index) The drivers of stressWhat is stress?How people should think about stressThe positive aspects of stressWhen does stress become destructive?The benefits of reframing stressful circumstancesCan we reframe PTSD to Post Traumatic Growth How do we become anti-fragile?Four fundamental parts of a successful stress strategyImportance of connectivity - and Oxytocin - for stressLoving Kindness meditation practices to trigger oxytocin Why is stress so prevalent nowDoes your age impact your stress level?Impact of lack of control on your stress levelThe impact of interventions that trigger the vagus nerve aka the body's fail safe systemHeart rate variability as a tool to manage stressThe key to sustained transformationJoin our community:Facebook MadeToThriveZA; SteveStavsZAInstagram SteveStavsZAMentionsBook: Richard Sutton. The Stress Code: From Surviving to Thriving.https://www.amazon.com/Stress-Code-Surviving-Thriving-ebook/dp/B07KKMDJBS/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=Richard+sutton&qid=1625408044&s=books&sr=1-6Book: Richard Sutton. Stressproof: The Gameplanhttps://www.amazon.com/Stressproof-Game-Plan-Richard-Sutton-ebook/dp/B08S7J32XC/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Richard+sutton&qid=1625408044&s=books&sr=1-5Study: Elite athletes live longer than the general population: a meta-analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25128074/Bloomberg Study: Bloomberg (2013). Most stressed-out countries. https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/best-and-worst/#most-stressed-out-countriesBook: Kelly McGonigal PhD. The Upside of Stress - Why Stress is Good For You and How 

Welcome to the first episode of Living for Purpose podcast – a show that is about creating health, wellness, and the life that you deserve, while working for purpose as a frontline fundraiser.Let me ask you a couple of things: do you live and breathe for your organization? Is your identity so intertwined with your work that you have trouble distinguishing between the two? Then you’ve come to the right place!I’m Andrea Bell, your host, and I am here to help you unwind from your work, create health and balance in your life, and increase your energy and focus, so that you can live your best life and go out there and serve others, your organization, and make a difference in the world!If you’re anything like me, I know you are a busy individual, and I want to be mindful of your time, so I’m not going to waste any second of it.Therefore, in today’s episode, you are going to learn the foundation of wellness through five simple, actionable steps that will help boost your energy.If you want to find out more about who I am, why I started this podcast, and how to start living for purpose, then tune in, and join me in this journey.In this episode, you will learn:The biggest obstacle that most fundraisers face when it comes to living for purpose. (02:10)My intention behind this podcast. (03:54)Why being a fundraiser is, in many ways, similar to running a marathon. (04:45)The number one thing we need to do to improve the quality of our lives and our work. (05:49)How to embrace the concept of stress in order to become stronger, smarter, and happier. (06:15)The power that exercising and getting outside in nature have for increasing your energy levels. (11:02)How to improve your relationship with sleep. (12:15)How to use caffeine to your advantage & the concept of Nappuccino. (14:27)The foods and drinks that will help you boost your energy. (16:49)Let’s connect:LivingForPurpose.coInstagramACast websiteResources mentioned:Book: Lynne Twist – The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationships with Money and LifeBook: Kelly McGonigal – The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You, and How to Get Good at ItTed Talk: Kelly McGonigal – How to make stress your friendBook: Daniel H. Pink – When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect TimingDaniel H. Pink - Nappuccino: A Scientific 5-Step Guide to the Perfect Nap See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We all know we “should” move our bodies but some of us struggle with wanting to or get caught up in complicated, negative and rule-bound messages about how to move our bodies. Join Jill for an uplifting and motivating discussion with Dr. McGonigal, author of The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage about the intrinsic power of movement for everybody, and ways to change your relationship with physical exercise so your brain comes to actually like, want, and need it! Listen and Learn: Tips to train your brain to find joy in movementThe surprising upside of lactic acidHow exercise improves and enhances social connection/communityThe power of moving in synchrony.  About Dr. Kelly McGonigal: Kelly McGonigal, Ph.D. is a health psychologist, a lecturer at Stanford University, and best-selling author of The Upside of Stress and The Willpower Instinct. She also helped design the Stanford Compassion Cultivation Training, a course originally developed for the Stanford Center for Compassion and Altruism, that is now offered worldwide to help individuals cultivate greater empathy, compassion, and social connection. Dr. McGonigal has spent decades researching and steeping herself in neuroscience, health psychology, and movement practices and is deeply committed to translating the latest research from these fields to help others experience improved health, happiness, and wellbeing. Dr. McGonigal received her Ph.D. in psychology from Stanford University and a B.A. in psychology and B.S. in Communications from Boston University.  Resources: Kellymcgonigal.comThe Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage by Kelly McGonigal, PhD The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You and How to Get Good at It by Kelly McGonigal, PhDThe Willpower Instinct: How Self Control Works, Why It Matters, and What You Can Do to Get More of It by Kelly McGonigal, PhDYoga for Pain Relief: Simple Practices to Calm Your Mind and Heal Your Body by Kelly McGonigal, PhD 43. Willpower With Dr. Kelly McGonigal124. Nutritious Movement and Why it Matters with Katy Bowman, M.S.129. Yoga for All and Body Kindness with Dr. Jennifer Webb

My guest this week is Kelly McGonigal. Kelly is a health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University who specializes in understanding the mind-body connection. She is the best-selling author of The Upside of Stress – the book we discuss in part one of this show. Kelly's TED talk on the topic, "How to Make Stress Your Friend," is one of the most viewed TED talks of all time, with over 20 million views. And I can't stress enough how much her perspective, and research, have altered my relationship with stress. In part two of the show, we discuss Kelly's brand-new book, The Joy of Movement, which explores why physical exercise is a powerful antidote to the epidemics of depression, anxiety, and loneliness. Kelly tackles some of the biggest myths about exercise and shares some very interesting research to explain exactly what movement and exercise does to us and how to harness its effects! Important Links for the Show:The ultimate fitness tracker optimizes your life: https://www.whoop.com/ and use code DIANA at checkout for 15% off!A bank that prides itself on how it treats both it's employees and it's customers: http://nbkc.com/diana - get a box of awesome Professional AF stuff for signing up, including a book that we discuss on the show!Get a better nights sleep with the Purple mattress. To get the Purple pillow I covet for FREE with the purchase of your mattress, just text the code "DIANA" to 84-888. And you can combine this offer with what they have on the site!Get 1/2 of your daily fruits and vegetables in a convenient shot!: https://superfoodshot.co and use code DIANA at checkout for 30% off!The Upside of Stress book we discussed: https://amzn.to/2sNVSvmThe Joy of Movement book we discussed: https://amzn.to/35sIIBsKelly McGonigal online: http://kellymcgonigal.com/Professional AF Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/943925015810362/Diana online: www.DianaKander.com

Jeremy is an LPC (counselor) specializing in trauma recovery via EMDR. He's the Host of “The Fox Den” podcast, you can find him on Twitter @FoxtherapyLLC. In this landmark episode, the Fox Den and Bill’s own Men of Character podcast unite for a power hour of discussions regarding psychology, sociology, and spirituality. We introduce ourselves, with our respective credentials, and launch directly into conversation. Here is a sampling of what we address: Bill’s passion for curating education and applied wisdom for men The role he sees for himself as a Twitter and online influencer My inspiration for addressing the psychology effects of social media How to overcome the introjected (internalized) parental critic The origins of “Imposter Syndrome" The origins of emotions Narrative Therapy (enhancing positive self-stories) Anxiety reappraisal therapy The cognitive pattern holding people back from productivity Life-hack to superpower your productivity The two types of narcissism, the reason for their rise, and how they may be alleviated. Empathy traps Overcoming ego limitations Development as either assimilation or accommodation Authentic vs. narcissistic confidence The tempering of acceptance and accountability Acceptance vs. resignation The perils of learned helplessness The two main concerns facing contemporary society A brief introduction to existential therapy The significance of the Adverse Childhood Experiences Scale (ACES) The crucial importance of mental AND physical nutrition Further Reading: “The Book of Uncomfortable Truths,” by Bill Masur https://gumroad.com/l/YoAIw “Letting Go” by David Hawkins, MD PhD “Self-Compassion: the Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself,” by Kristin Neff, PhD “The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It," by Kelly McGonigal, PhD “Man’s Search for Meaning,” by Viktor E. Frankl “The 48 Laws of Power,” by Robert Greene --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/menofcharacter/support

Today is January 16 and the Navigate the Chaos question to consider is "How often do you see the benefits of stress?" Stanford University health psychologist Kelly McGonigal wrote The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It. She declared that people can develop healthier outlooks as well as improve performance on cognitive tests, at work, and in competition. Stress can either be beneficial (adaptive) or harmful (threatening) according to the latest research. William James noted “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” How often do you recognize the benefits from stress?

Dr. Ryan Niemiec is a leading figure in the education, research, and practice of character strengths that are found in all human beings. He is Education Director of the VIA Institute on Character, a global, nonprofit organization.  He is an award-winning psychologist and adjunct professor at Xavier University, an annual instructor at The University of Pennsylvania.  He is a frequent speaker and workshop leader on positive psychology topics around the world. His latest book is Character Strengths Interventions: A Field Guide for Practitioners. In this conversation, you will hear Ryan talk about how your character strengths are the fuel that makes our other strengths rise. Ryan talks about ways to identify and develop your strengths at work each day and the behavioral traps that can bring your strengths unstuck. Connect with Ryan: Websites:  http://www.ryanniemiec.com and http://viacharacter.org You’ll Learn: [02:12] - Ryan starts the conversation by explaining what a strength is. [03:36] - Over 5 million people have measured their strengths by using the wonderful VIA Character Survey. [04:24] - Ryan talks about The Power Zone of Strengths. [07:35] - Ryan explains what he has found around subsets of our character strengths.   [10:39] - Ryan discusses the idea of taking middle strengths and moving them up.   [14:38] - Ryan selects three of his favorite strengths and interventions from his latest book.  He talks about subtract signature strength, appreciation, and alignment. [21:00] - In his book, Ryan shares behavioral traps around developing our strengths.  He shares some words of caution. He talks about trying to immediately apply a concept and the need to be flexible in this work. [23:35] - The Lightning Round with Ryan Niemiec. Your Resources: Character Strengths Interventions: A Field Guide for Practitioners - Ryan Niemiec The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It - Kelly McGonigal Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post.   Please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them.  And don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! You can also listen to all the episodes of Making Positive Psychology Work streamed directly to your smartphone or iPad through stitcher. No need for downloading or syncing. Until next time, take care! Thanks for joining us today Ryan!

Paula Davis Laack is a former practicing lawyer, an internationally published writer, media contributor, and a stress and resilience expert.  She has designed and taught burnout prevention and resilience workshops for thousands of professionals around the world. She also taught resilience skills to more than 25,000 soldiers.   While a lot of people are familiar with the term “burnout”, they don’t know what it is and how it develops.  In this conversation, you will hear Paula talk about burnout and how individuals can avoid it. She also discusses the strategies that organizations can implement to help team members avoid burnout. Connect with Paula Davis Laack: Website: http://pauladavislaack.com You’ll Learn: [01:55] - Paula explains why burnout is such an issue in workplaces, even though businesses have been addressing this issue for a long time. [03:45] - Paula defines “burnout” as a process of chronic stress.  She explains the difference between stress and burnout. [05:18] - Paula addresses how individuals can avoid burnout.  She provides a template to evaluate your burnout or potential burnout. [07:15] - The “I’m too busy” narrative is something Paula will be addressing in an upcoming blog post.  This is something we need to be aware of and stop over-using.   [07:44] - Paula talks about STRONG strategies. [09:22] - Small changes can make a huge differences.  Paula talks about STOP, which is one of her favorite mindfulness techniques. [10:12] - Paula explains how to use passwords to move forward with your goals. [11:06] - Paula believes resilience skills can be very simple. [12:30] - Paula lists some things organizations can do to help employees avoid burnout. [15:56] - Paula says you can’t be “too resilient”.  This is an important skill for people to have. [19:35] The Lightning Round with Paul Davis Laack Your Resources: Addicted to Busy: Your Blueprint for Burnout Prevention The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It - Kelly McGonical Kelly McGonical Ted Talk Daring Greatly - Brené Brown The Psychologically Healthy Workplace: Building a Win-Win Environment Organizations and Employees Self Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself - Kristin Neff Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for joining me again this week.  If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of this post.   Also, please leave an honest review for the Making Positive Psychology Work Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. They do matter in the rankings of the show, and I read each and every one of them. And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. It’s free! Special thanks to Paula for joining me this week. Until next time, take care!

Kathryn interviews co-founder of ADDO Worldwide Kevin Paul Scott, author of “8 Essential Exchanges: What You Have to Give Up to Go Up”. Many believe that Facebook's efforts to compete with the latest and greatest social media trends might be pulling the site in too many directions, causing the once-popular networking app to lose its luster. Scott argues that users are becoming frustrated with Facebook for spreading itself too thin, and that Facebook needs to refocus on what it does best. Kathryn also interviews award-winning teacher and psychologist Kelly McGonigal PhD, author of “The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It”. How you think about stress matters, affecting everything from your cardiovascular health to your ability to find meaning in life. Rather than trying to escape, avoid, or reduce stress, embracing stress may be the key to well-being. Dr. McGonigal offers a surprising new view of stress that reveals the benefits of stress.

Kathryn interviews co-founder of ADDO Worldwide Kevin Paul Scott, author of “8 Essential Exchanges: What You Have to Give Up to Go Up”. Many believe that Facebook's efforts to compete with the latest and greatest social media trends might be pulling the site in too many directions, causing the once-popular networking app to lose its luster. Scott argues that users are becoming frustrated with Facebook for spreading itself too thin, and that Facebook needs to refocus on what it does best. Kathryn also interviews award-winning teacher and psychologist Kelly McGonigal PhD, author of “The Upside of Stress: Why Stress is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It”. How you think about stress matters, affecting everything from your cardiovascular health to your ability to find meaning in life. Rather than trying to escape, avoid, or reduce stress, embracing stress may be the key to well-being. Dr. McGonigal offers a surprising new view of stress that reveals the benefits of stress.