Podcasts about your emotions

The journey from trying to conceive, to pregnancy, to postpartum, can be the most beautiful time of someone's life, but also the hardest, and that's where finding the right support is key. Dr. Catherine Birndorf is a reproductive psychiatrist, the co-founder, CEO, and Medical Director of The Motherhood Center of New York, and the Founding Director of the Payne Whitney Women's Programme at Weill Cornell Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital. She is also a clinical associate professor of psychiatry and obstetrics and gynecology, and the author of multiple books, including What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to Motherhood. During this episode, we dive into a huge variety of topics, including perinatal, mood and anxiety disorders (PMADS), medication, and more. From how to know when something is wrong and where to seek the necessary support to understanding treatability, we cover it all. Thanks for listening!  

Short Meditation to Take Inventory of Your Emotions | Guided Emotional Awareness Practice Welcome to this soothing and transformative Short Meditation to Take Inventory of Your Emotions led by Robert Aceves.

Short Meditation to Take Inventory of Your Emotions (No Music) | Guided Emotional Awareness Practice Welcome to this soothing and transformative Short Meditation to Take Inventory of Your Emotions led by Robert Aceves.

Welcome back Besties! We missed you!Today we are so fricking honoured to interview Dr Emma Hepburn. Dr. Emma Hepburn is a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist with over 15 years of experience in both public and private sectors. She is also an honorary senior lecturer at the University of Aberdeen, where she lectures on mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.Known on social media as "The Psychology Mum," Dr. Hepburn has gained recognition for her engaging illustrations that simplify complex psychological concepts, aiming to make mental health information accessible to a broader audience.Dr. Hepburn has authored several books focused on mental health and wellbeing, including: "A Toolkit for Your Emotions"Dr Emma was generous enough to give up her time for Jen to interview her for Behaviour: The Lost Modules for the chapter 'Behaviour and Emotions.'In Part 2 we dig into:You talk about life being an emotional rollercoaster. Accurate. But you talk specifically about creating pit stops. Can you explain why this is essential in order for us to function well? What happens if we just keep ploughing on?You share 4 key pit stops: calm, connected, contained and compassionate. Can you shed a little light on why each of those are so important for our wellbeing?What would you say to school leaders who say they don't have time to teach or make room for emotions in school?What mantra would you like to leave our behaviour besties with?We are so proud to have two incredible sponsors for Behaviour Besties season 4: Now,Press, Play and The Little Coach House.Now, Press, PlayNow>Press>Play is an award-winning educational company founded in 2012 by Alice Lacey and Oscar Wood. The company offers immersive audio experiences designed to engage primary school children in the curriculum through sound, story, and movement.Each child wears a pair of wireless headphones and becomes the main character in a story, meeting people, discovering places, and solving problems on an educational adventure. This makes make learning magical, memorable, and meaningful by connecting students to the material through experiential learning. TGMC APPROVED!Besties can get a discount by simply saying they are a bestie! WINNING! You can get into contact with them here: ⁠⁠hello@nowpressplay.co.uk⁠⁠Little Coach HouseThe Little Coach House is a family-run business based in East Yorkshire, England, specializing in handcrafted, Montessori-inspired educational resources for early years learning.The company's product line includes name tracing boards, alphabet tracing boards, number tracing boards, and various flashcards, all designed to support early writing, numeracy, and fine motor skills development. These resources are particularly beneficial for children in nursery and reception stages, as well as in Key Stage 1. We LOVE their breathing boards as they make a core regulation strategy TANGIBLE. And that is so impactful for our babes. You can get a discount by using the code TGMC15 . Get your breathing boards here: ⁠https://littlecoachhouse.co.uk/collections/mindfulness⁠⁠⁠littlecoachhouse.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠littlecoachhouse.co.ukMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/morning-coffeeLicense code: LPGUERTEIIKDUYT4

Welcome back Besties! We missed you!Today we are so fricking honoured to interview Dr Emma Hepburn. Dr. Emma Hepburn is a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist with over 15 years of experience in both public and private sectors. She is also an honorary senior lecturer at the University of Aberdeen, where she lectures on mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.Known on social media as "The Psychology Mum," Dr. Hepburn has gained recognition for her engaging illustrations that simplify complex psychological concepts, aiming to make mental health information accessible to a broader audience.Dr. Hepburn has authored several books focused on mental health and wellbeing, including: "A Toolkit for Your Emotions"Dr Emma was generous enough to give up her time for Jen to interview her for Behaviour: The Lost Modules for the chapter 'Behaviour and Emotions.'In Part 1 we dig into:You have a beautiful ability to illustrate very complex concepts. Neuroscience is tricky, let's be honest. But you visualise big concepts into memorable ones. One, I think we need to be talking about more in schools is the body budget. Can you explain the concept of the body budget?What kind of ‘deposits' can we make to our own body budget and can we make deposits for our children?You share that social isolation is a withdrawal, can you explain what you mean by that?You also highlight suppressing emotions as a withdrawal. How might we expect a child's behaviour to change if they have no opportunities to identify or talk about how they are feeling?From a neuroscience perspective, what are some of the implications of children being isolated as a way to ‘teach them a lesson'? We are so proud to have two incredible sponsors for Behaviour Besties season 4: Now,Press, Play and The Little Coach House.Now, Press, PlayNow>Press>Play is an award-winning educational company founded in 2012 by Alice Lacey and Oscar Wood. The company offers immersive audio experiences designed to engage primary school children in the curriculum through sound, story, and movement.Each child wears a pair of wireless headphones and becomes the main character in a story, meeting people, discovering places, and solving problems on an educational adventure. This makes make learning magical, memorable, and meaningful by connecting students to the material through experiential learning. TGMC APPROVED!Besties can get a discount by simply saying they are a bestie! WINNING! You can get into contact with them here: ⁠hello@nowpressplay.co.uk⁠Little Coach HouseThe Little Coach House is a family-run business based in East Yorkshire, England, specializing in handcrafted, Montessori-inspired educational resources for early years learning.The company's product line includes name tracing boards, alphabet tracing boards, number tracing boards, and various flashcards, all designed to support early writing, numeracy, and fine motor skills development. These resources are particularly beneficial for children in nursery and reception stages, as well as in Key Stage 1. We LOVE their breathing boards as they make a core regulation strategy TANGIBLE. And that is so impactful for our babes. You can get a discount by using the code TGMC15 . Get your breathing boards here: https://littlecoachhouse.co.uk/collections/mindfulness⁠littlecoachhouse.co.uk⁠⁠littlecoachhouse.co.uk⁠Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/morning-coffeeLicense code: LPGUERTEIIKDUYT4

This isn't just about processing emotions, it's about healing, transforming, and finding more peace in your everyday life. I'll be sharing insights from two incredible teachers, Ashley Turner and Mona Miller, along with practical journaling techniques that can help you build a healthier relationship with your emotions. Rinse journaling:  Dear “Emotion” when I look at you I feel….  When I look at you I see….  You act like…. You remind me of….. Also in this episode I talk about Rage/vent journaling and How to Sit with Your Emotions. Sponsors: Mantra Match: mantramatacha.com 15% off with code NIKKIWELLNESS   Neeshi - Protein Powder for females dealing with hormone health wether its is teens and periods or midlife hormone change. www.neeshi.com/NIKKIYOGA20 for 20% off your first order. Discount code: NIKKIYOGA20 Evolve by Erika - 7 Days Free Kundalini https://evolvebyerika.uscreen.io/?via=nikki     Connect with me: www.nikkiyogaandwellness.com Instagram: @fitfunandfrazzledpodcast and @nikkilanigan.yogaandwellness Email: niklanigan@gmail.com   *** This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services.

Mel Robbins' Mind-Blowing Secrets on Mindset to Feel Better Emotionally & Spiritually!  Learn How to Regulate Your Emotions in a Foolproof Way&Stop Letting Toxic People Control You: Is It Time to CUT THEM OFF? Mel Robbins, the mindset, motivation, & behavior change expert, reveals life-altering insights on how to Take Control of Your Emotions, Reprogram Your Brain, & Step into a Life of Power and & Opportunity!  Mel's Life-Changing "Let Them" Theory – The Key to Boundaries & Peace! Struggling with difficult people? Learn to identify what's truly in your control and what isn't in a nanosecond, empowering you to let go of unnecessary stress and set healthier boundaries—especially with narcissists. STOP the internal struggle of feeling "stuck" & uncover the false narratives that keep you trapped in emotional turmoil. Mel also shares tips to Unlock the POWER of Your Brain to Attract Success & Mystical Experiences! Her unique perspective on science & spirituality will help you make sense of this cruel world while leading a simpler, more fulfilled life. The Secret to Controlling Your Emotions: Ride the Wave! Want more power in your life? Mel explains how to take control of your emotions & influence others—This simple technique will make you more powerful than even the most challenging person! Mel Robbins also breaks down:- Why People Get STUCK in Cycles of Abuse & How to Break Free- Why pressuring others to change NEVER works- Why Pain & Hardship Are ESSENTIAL for Your Kids' Growth- Why "Death is Another Birth": Her Unbelievable Experience with a Psychic Medium- Faking her way through law school as she struggled with ADHD & dyslexia- How she copes with her busy brain- Why she's driven to show up for others thanks to her experience as a public defender This is an episode you don't want to miss—prepare to unlock the secrets to your best life!  Mel Robbins' latest book, THE LET THEM THEORY: https://www.melrobbins.com/letthemtheory BialikBreakdown.comYouTube.com/mayimbialik

In this episode, Kristen is joined by Diane Petrella, a holistic psychotherapist and author, to explore the connection between trauma and emotional eating. They discuss practical tools to help you heal, release shame, and reconnect with your body's wisdom. dianepetrella.com   Check out these books through these Amazon Affiliate links: By purchasing through these links, you help support the podcast at no extra cost. Happy reading!    Diane's Book:   1. Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors: Trauma-Informed Practices to Nurture a Peaceful Relationship with Your Emotions, Body, and Food - https://amzn.to/4f9mNm -   Diane's Book Recommendations:   1. Autobiography of a Yogi: The Original 1946 Edition plus Bonus Material-   https://amzn.to/3BlRsPK   2. Living with Joy: Keys to Personal Power and Spiritual Transformation -https://amzn.to/4iqcOfA   3. Personal Power through Awareness, revised edition: A Guidebook for Sensitive People- https://amzn.to/4iuiftK   4. Spiritual Growth: Being Your Higher Self-https://amzn.to/3VxiElr   5. Soul Love: Awakening Your Heart Centers (Sanaya Roman)-https://amzn.to/3VT8zzF   6. Creating Money: Attracting Abundance (Sanaya Roman)-0 https://amzn.to/3ZMpLcp   7. Opening to Channel: How to Connect with Your Guide (Sanaya Roman)- https://amzn.to/3Dgo7GR   Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment.  For my full Disclaimer please go to www.kristendboice.com. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.

Chapter 1 What's The Care And Keeping Of You by Valorie Schaefer"The Care and Keeping of You" by Valorie Schaefer is a comprehensive guide designed for young girls transitioning into adolescence. Covering topics from puberty to emotional changes, the book addresses physical development, hygiene, and self-care, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's body and feelings. It features practical advice on handling periods, dealing with body image issues, and navigating relationships with friends and family. The tone is friendly and reassuring, making it accessible for preteens. Illustrations and relatable stories enhance the text, helping girls feel supported as they embark on this significant life journey. Overall, it serves as an empowering resource to educate and inspire confidence.Chapter 2 The Care And Keeping Of You by Valorie Schaefer Summary"The Care and Keeping of You" by Valorie Schaefer is an informative and approachable guide aimed at preteen girls, covering the changes that accompany puberty and the physical, emotional, and social aspects of growing up. Summary:Body Changes: The book begins by addressing the physical changes that occur during puberty, including breast development, menstruation, body hair growth, and skin changes. It explains these changes in a straightforward manner, helping girls understand that these are normal and natural parts of growing up.Menstruation: A significant portion of the book discusses menstruation—what it is, how to prepare for it, and tips for managing it effectively. It offers practical advice on using menstrual products such as pads and tampons and addresses common concerns and questions that girls may have.Personal Hygiene: The importance of personal hygiene is emphasized throughout the book. It covers topics like bathing, shaving, deodorant use, dental care, and the importance of maintaining cleanliness to feel good about oneself.Emotional Changes: Schaefer also touches on the emotional rollercoaster that may accompany puberty, such as mood swings, self-esteem issues, and the complexities of friendships and relationships. The author encourages girls to talk about their feelings and provides coping strategies.Health and Nutrition: The book promotes healthy eating and physical activity, stressing how good nutrition and exercise can positively impact both physical and mental health. It provides tips on balanced diets and finding fun ways to stay active.Respecting Boundaries: There are sections on understanding personal boundaries and the importance of consent and respect in interactions with others, laying a foundation for healthy relationships.Self-Care and Empowerment: Ultimately, "The Care and Keeping of You" encourages self-care and personal empowerment, urging girls to embrace their bodies and the changes they are going through with confidence. Conclusion:Overall, Schaefer's guide serves as a reassuring resource for young girls navigating the challenges of puberty, providing them with the knowledge and tools they need to take care of themselves physically and emotionally.Chapter 3 The Care And Keeping Of You AuthorValorie Schaefer is an American author best known for her books focusing on the themes of puberty, health, and body image for young girls. She co-authored the popular book "The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Younger Girls," which was published by American Girl in 1998. This book is designed to help girls understand the changes they will experience during puberty in a friendly and accessible manner.In addition to "The Care and Keeping of You," Schaefer has written several other books, including:"The Care and Keeping of You 2: The Body Book for Older Girls" (2005)"The Feelings Book: The Care and Keeping of Your Emotions" (2009)Various other titles under the American Girl series that address similar...

Are you crushing it with mindset work (i.e. mindset, belief work) but still finding yourself turning to food when emotions hit? OR at the end of a long day/long week?Here's the truth: mindset is powerful—but it's not the whole picture. A BIG missing piece for most women is: emotional processing. (Your Emotions!)In this episode, I dive into why YOUR EMOTIONS and emotional processing are THE game-changer for lasting weight loss and freedom from emotional eating.You'll learn: Why avoiding emotions leads to stress eating, late-night snacking, and self-sabotage. How to stop seeing your emotions as a problem and start processing them as your power. Why “keeping it together” might be holding you back—and how to break free. I'll share my own story of overcoming emotional eating (and crying A LOT this past year) and why allowing your emotions is one of the most courageous, revolutionary things you can do.Plus, in The Last 10 (TL10)— I teach OVER one dozen ways to process emotions so you can navigate whatever life throws your way without turning to food.Doors are NOW OPEN for The Rise Together Bundle! Join TL10 with a friend for the price of ONE, and when you enroll by Dec 13, you'll also unlock exclusive Early Bird Bonuses, including: The Original TL10 Vault: 30+ lessons and resources to empower your transformation. Phoenix Rising Activation Day: A VIP Goal-Setting Event to design your best year yet. This is your permission slip to FEEL and finally break free from the weight struggle! Sign up now: www.brendalomeli.com/the-last-10

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Air Date - 12 November 2024Release the shame and guilt and make peace with food and your body after a history of trauma. Diane Petrella helps you understand that emotional eating is not a lack of willpower. She offers practices to soothe your emotions without turning to food, befriend and support your body, and connect with your inner wisdom for ongoing guidance.About the Guest:Diane Petrella, MSW, is a clinical social worker and holistic licensed psychotherapist specializing in the effects of childhood trauma, emotional eating, and body confidence. Early in her nearly 40-year career, she co-developed the first child sexual abuse treatment program in Rhode Island. Diane has helped thousands of people overcome early trauma, create a respectful relationship with their body and food, and connect with their inner Wise Self for sustained healing. She is the author of Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors: Trauma-Informed Practices to Nurture a Peaceful Relationship with Your Emotions, Body, and Food.  Learn more at https://dianepetrella.com/  and download your free mini course, Food & Body Freedom: Healing Emotional Eating. Social Media:Website: https://dianepetrella.com/Facebook Fan/Biz: https://www.facebook.com/dianepetrellamsw/Facebook Personal: https://www.facebook.com/diane.petrella.9/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianepetrellamsw/#DianePetrella #InspiredConversations #LindaJoy #Women #SelfHelp #Mindfulness #Lifestyle #InterviewsVisit the Inspired Conversations Show Page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/inspired-conversationsConnect with Linda Joy https://linda-joy.com/Subscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/

Send us a textPhillip Mountrose and his partner and wife Jane Mountrose are holistic coaches and energy-healing pioneers who help holistic-minded people tap into “the heart and soul” with holistic coaching and healing tools. They focus on helping people live fully, overcome blocks and reach their fullest potential. Their books include Getting Thru to Your Emotions with EFT, Getting Thru to Your Soul, and their latest book The Loving Power of Your Soul. Co-Founders of the non-profit organization Awakenings Institute, they have devoted over two decades to exploring the fields of personal and spiritual development and helping thousands of people through their publications and trainings. Their passion in life and greatest joy revolve around helping people to overcome personal challenges, discover their life purpose, and create tremendous success both personally and professionally.Their extensive website is gettingthru.org/holisticResources:www.claudiumurgan.comclaudiu@claudiumurgan.comwww.gnostictv.com/programs/claudiu-murganhttps://spirituallyinspired.buzzsprout.comSubscribe for more videos! on Gnostic TV: https://gnostictv.com/programs/claudiu-murganYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC6RlLkzUK_LdyRSV7DE6obQSupport the show

In today's episode, we're diving into step two of the ADD process - Discern. Join me as I share the importance of discerning truth from lies, how we can clarify these truths through emotional management tools, and the importance of growing in our ability to hear God's voice so He can help guide us through life's challenges. Remember that we need to trust His truth over emotion - no matter what we may feel.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:[01:19] Why Is It Important to Discern Truth From Lies? [04:08] “God Promises to Give Clarity And to Help Us Clarify Truth From Lies”[06:34] Do You Have a Crack in The Foundational Trust With The Lord? [10:00] God's Truth is Superior to Any Emotion That We Have[11:26] Want to Learn How to Apply This Step to Your Emotions? If So, Join The Book Launch Team for Emotional Confidence!RESOURCES:Tired of up-and-down feelings stealing your peace, sabotaging your relationships, and filling your mind with self-defeating thoughts? If so, make sure to join the launch team for my new book, “Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture”, coming November 12th!RELATED EPISODES:All Episodes About Emotions271: (New Book!) Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science + Scripture272: Healing from the Shame of Unprocessed Emotions in Your Life and Relationships273: Overcome the Fear of Managing Emotions with 4 Empowering Truths274: Are Emotions Sinful? How Can We Honor Emotions While Also Honoring Biblical Truth?275: How Can I Name What I'm Feeling (When My Emotions Feel So Overwhelming)?276: Do This BEFORE You Process Your Emotions (Emotional Prep)277: Step 1: How Can We ACKNOWLEDGE Our Emotions Without Letting Them Take Over?Send us a text

Today, Cindy and I are tackling your questions about therapy, shedding light on research, common challenges, and insights to help you on your own healing journey! Here's what we cover: 1. Which modality should I use (DBT / CBT / IFS / EMDR)? (4:30) 2. What is the most important factor in getting results? (8:53) 3. What is trauma-informed therapy? (10:07) 4. How do therapists deal with getting triggered by a client? (16:03) 6. What if I'm “too much” for my therapist? (21:51) 7. Does therapy take the role of sin too lightly? (24:28) Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here. If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love: Episode 67: The Link Between Faith & Emotional Healing—Gen Z, College Life, & A Hidden Search for Meaning with Cindy Gao Episode 70: Mastering the Art of Emotional Intelligence—How to Harness the Power of Your Emotions to Improve Your Relationships Episode 23: Am I wounded or am I sinful? Episode 113: A New Vision of Human Flourishing—A Christian Approach to Mental Health with Duke University Psychiatrist & Theologian Warren Kinghorn Thanks to our sponsors: Register for the Broken to Beloved Conference today Go to www.organifi.com/bestofyou today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU and get on your way to being your best self. Go to thrivemarket.com/bestofyou for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Visit cozyearth.com and unlock an exclusive 35% off with code BESTOFYOU. Music by Andy Luiten Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that building emotional confidence changes how you relate to yourself, other people, and God? I hear from so many different people about how they struggle with managing their emotions so today I'm sharing an inside look into my new book Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science + Scripture. Building confidence is possible with different emotional management tools!WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:[00:33] Ready For a Practical Tool to Help You Manage Your Emotions Using Science and Scripture?[07:45] How Can We Calm Down Enough to Process Our Emotions?[10:34] We Need More Tools Than Just Positivity and Gratitude – We Need to Build Emotional Confidence[17:10] This Book is a Tool For Everyone, No Matter How You Relate to Your Emotions[21:01] How Does Emotional Confidence Improve Our Lives?[24:40] Join The Book Launch Team for Emotional Confidence to Help Spread the Word!RESOURCES:Tired of up-and-down feelings stealing your peace, sabotaging your relationships, and filling your mind with self-defeating thoughts? If so, make sure to join the launch team for my new book, “Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture”, coming November 12th!RELATED EPISODES:All Podcast Episodes About Emotions264: Should We Always Try to Think Positive?Send us a Text Message.

Let's pick up where we left off in the last episode, completing the book review of Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors by Diane Patrella. I'll continue sharing insights and wisdom that Diane offers readers to help them heal from emotional eating and from trauma that is likely related to their use of food as a source of comfort. I've gotten great feedback from listeners about the benefits of the past fews episodes and many people have shared that they have purchased Diane's book from Amazon! WAY TO GO! Please be sure to give her a great review on Amazon! Now let's get started!Resources:BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.comConnie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.comBariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercareBariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercareKevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy   https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/peopleInstagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)Diane Petrella: https://dianepetrella.com/Diane Petrella, MSW is a clinical social worker and holistic licensed psychotherapist specializing in the effects of childhood trauma, emotional eating, and body confidence. Early in her nearly 40-year career she co-developed the first child sexual abuse treatment program in Rhode Island. She's worked with children, adolescents, and adults. Diane has helped thousands of people overcome early trauma, create a respectful relationship with their body and food, and connect with their inner Wise Self for sustained healing. She is the author of Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors: Trauma-Informed Practices to Nurture a Peaceful Relationship with Your Emotions, Body, and Food. A FREE gift from Diane: Food & Body Freedom: Healing Emotional Eating Mini Coursehttps://dianepetrella.com/trauma-informed-tips-emotional-eating/Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma SurvivorsPlease subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

In the last episode, I interviewed Diane Petrella who wrote this incredible book! Today, I start a thorough book review, sharing with you the insight and wisdom Diane shares with readers to help them heal from emotional eating and from trauma that is likely related to their use of food as a source of comfort. Listen thoughtfully and with an open mind to this episode and discover what information can help you as you proceed in your adventure through the weight loss surgery process. You are sure to find tools in Diane's work to make living a healthy mind and body lifestyle just a little easier! Let's get started!Resources:BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.comConnie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.comBariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercareBariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercareKevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy   https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/peopleInstagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)Diane Petrella: https://dianepetrella.com/Diane Petrella, MSW is a clinical social worker and holistic licensed psychotherapist specializing in the effects of childhood trauma, emotional eating, and body confidence. Early in her nearly 40-year career she co-developed the first child sexual abuse treatment program in Rhode Island. She's worked with children, adolescents, and adults. Diane has helped thousands of people overcome early trauma, create a respectful relationship with their body and food, and connect with their inner Wise Self for sustained healing. She is the author of Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors: Trauma-Informed Practices to Nurture a Peaceful Relationship with Your Emotions, Body, and Food. A FREE gift from Diane: Food & Body Freedom: Healing Emotional Eating Mini Coursehttps://dianepetrella.com/trauma-informed-tips-emotional-eating/Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma SurvivorsPlease subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

This podcast episode is absolutely one of my favorite ever! It was a complete honor talking with Diane Petrella, author of Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors. Diane has been a therapist for the past 40 years and is a therapist anyone would be fortunate to work with! Her years of experience led to her writing the incredible book, Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors. Not only did I learn some new information reading this book, I was so encouraged by the compassionate, creative strategies Diane presented for dealing with emotional eating. The book is a must read and this interview is a must-share – so please do that and share it with anyone you know who struggles with emotional eating. Let's get started.Resources:BariAfterare: www.bariaftercare.comConnie Stapleton PhD website: www.conniestapletonphd.comBariAftercare website: https://www.conniestapletonphd.com/bariaftercareBariAftercare Facebook page (for members only): https://www.facebook.com/groups/BariAftercareKevin Stephens: Your Bariatric Buddy   https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourbariatricbuddy/peopleInstagram: @cale101 (Caleshia Haynes)Instagram: @therealbariboss (Tabitha Johnson)Instagram @drsusanmitchell (Dr. Susan Mitchell)Instagram: @lauraleepreston (Laura Preston)ProCare Vitamins (10% off with code ConnieStapleton)Diane Petrella: https://dianepetrella.com/Diane Petrella, MSW is a clinical social worker and holistic licensed psychotherapist specializing in the effects of childhood trauma, emotional eating, and body confidence. Early in her nearly 40-year career she co-developed the first child sexual abuse treatment program in Rhode Island. She's worked with children, adolescents, and adults. Diane has helped thousands of people overcome early trauma, create a respectful relationship with their body and food, and connect with their inner Wise Self for sustained healing. She is the author of Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors: Trauma-Informed Practices to Nurture a Peaceful Relationship with Your Emotions, Body, and Food. A FREE gift from Diane: Food & Body Freedom: Healing Emotional Eating Mini Coursehttps://dianepetrella.com/trauma-informed-tips-emotional-eating/Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma SurvivorsPlease subscribe to the show and rate it on Apple Podcasts, download free information at www.conniestapletonphd.com, and follow me on Twitter (@cstapletonphd), Instagram (@cstapletonphd), YouTube, LinkedIn, and on Facebook.

In our episode 177 we covered the book, Worthy by Jamie Kern Lima. I'd mentioned my interest in a distinction she covered: Toxic Positivity. When I saw that part in her book I had visions of the Disney Pixar film Inside Out (2015) which did a fantastic job illustrating the dangers of being so over-positive that it can be damaging. I could totally relate to the character! Can you? Topics Covered: Defining “toxic positivity” Signs and problems with “toxic positivity” Melody Wilding's Sensitive Strivers and positivity Gabby Bernsten's view on “manic manifesting” Research findings   Here are 3 takeaways:   1.   “Toxic Positivity” is common and often a response to some underlying beliefs. 2.    Thinking positive 24/7 can be stressful and deny our humanity. 3.    Accepting our full range of emotions benefits us and some ways to do this include practices like mindful meditation and learning to take other perspectives. Mentioned in the Episode:   Ep. 177, Worthy: Self-Confidence, Self-Worth, and Insights from Jamie Kern Lima's Book https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/GZYYyKutwLb   Ep. 179, Trauma, Control, and the Journey to Vulnerability, Trust – Insights from Gabor Maté, Daniel Goleman, Brené Brown. https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/HZPBY7uQELb   https://melodywilding.com/positive-thinking-doesnt-work/ Ep. 82, Book discussion: Trust Yourself, Stop Overthinking and channel Your Emotions for Success at Work by Melody Wilding https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/02oDM21lyLb https://content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/toxic-positivity-being-too-positive-causes-more-harm/   Ep. 80, Book discussion: Emotional Agility by Susan David PhD with Help From the Velveteen Rabbit https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/uHvgcP8lyLb   Ep. 41, A Discussion about Mindfulness with Cynde Denson and the book, Ditching Imposter Syndrome by Clare Josa https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/kaIC5JamyLb   Byron Katie The Work https://thework.com/   Ep. 38, Ugh…Let's take on the Emotion of Envy with Byron Katie's Help – Brené Brown would be proud! https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/QTiCFEiQELb   Meditation Resources   Cynde Denson https://cyndedenson.com/ Whitney Baker FREE 5-Min Guided Meditation https://icy-queen-56311.myflodesk.com   Mesha McKittrick https://myfriendmesha.com    Melissa Brunetti SMGI https://www.somatichealingjourneys.com/     Next Episode Topic Ep. 181 Embracing Vulnerability and Courage: Crafting New Identities with Creativity and Care – Let's Toot Our Own Horn!   How to reach Yo Canny:    Our website: www.girltaketheleadpod.com  You can send a message or voicemail there. We'd love to hear from you!   email: yo@yocanny.com   FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share   IG: yocanny (Yo)   YouTube   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/

https://Art2Life.com - Rukmini Poddar is an artist, educator, and designer. Her creative passion lies at the intersection of emotional wellness and creative storytelling. She is an artist who draws feelings.  She admits that stumbled into art. It wasn't a planned career path. When Rukmini graduated college, she was burnt out. As a graphic designer, she spent much of her time on the computer. She wanted to get her hands dirty, so she dove into the 100-Day Project. She started playing with watercolors and made abstract doodles. She started drawing her feelings to express her creativity. She'd post them on Instagram. Before she knew it, it became the anchor for her day. By the end of the 100 days, her life was changed. People would comment and say, “I've always felt this way and I've never had words for it.” Something extremely personal to her became universal. She found a community that resonated with her work. It became her guiding light.  Drawing her feelings led to a passion for art she never knew existed. She shares more about her journey to finding herself and helping others connect with their emotions in this wonderful conversation.  ================================ LISTEN IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN… [2:22] Learn more about Rukmini Poddar  [8:00] Drawing your feelings together  [9:59] The magical process of art-making  [13:14] Rukmini's family's perspective on her art  [16:23] Rukmini's career in graphic design  [23:00] Rukmini's art-making process  [25:40] Sign up for an Art2Life retreat  [26:51] Making the invisible visible  [29:49] From group classes to writing a book  [33:50] Helping others unlock their emotions  [39:57] Why Rukmini is passionate about her work  [42:31] How life is a series of differences  [47:19] Balancing the tension between opposite emotions  [53:23] What's happening next for Rukmini  ================================ RESOURCES MENTIONED Sign up for an Art2Life retreat:  The 100 Day Project: https://www.the100dayproject.org/ Joe Dispenza: https://drjoedispenza.com/ CreativeMornings: https://creativemornings.com/ Dan Martell: https://www.danmartell.com/ ================================= CONNECT WITH RUKMINI PODDAR Draw Your Feelings: A Creative Journal to Help Connect with Your Emotions through Art: https://www.amazon.com/Draw-Your-Feelings-Creative-Emotions/dp/0593539141 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockinruksi Rukmini's Website: https://www.dearruksi.com Creative Wilderness: A Healing Arts Retreat: https://www.dearruksi.com/retreat ============================= CONNECT WITH NICHOLAS WILTON AND ART2LIFE: Get the Free COLOR TIPS PDF: https://workshop.art2life.com/color-tips-pdf-podcasts/  Follow the Sunday Art2Life Vlog: https://art2life.lpages.co/sign-up-for-the-a2l-vlog/  Follow Nicholas Wilton's Art on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholaswilton/  Follow Art2Life on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/art2life_world/?hl=en  Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Art2Life  #Art2Life #FineArt #AbstractArt #ModernArt #Contemporary

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Can a simple shift in mindset completely change your life?In this episode, we sit down with Mo Samuels - YouTuber, online coach and founder of Physique Incubator.  We tackle topics like Mo's upcoming competition, the influence of travel and environment on happiness, the power of meditation, and the practice of personal accountability. Learn about Mo's practical approaches to creating content, managing hair loss, and the importance of surrounding yourself with a positive social circle.Smash that like button and make sure you share your thoughts in the comments!Mo's Socials:YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@MoSamuels1My Socials: Instagram - Darrenlee.ksLinkedIn - Darren LeeYouTube - Darren Lee(00:00) Preview and Intro(00:41) Life in Asia(02:36) Being Aware of Your Emotions(05:30) Delusion in Western Society and Personal Accountability  (08:30) Having an Entrepreneurial Circle and Learning from Others(13:14) Starting a YouTube Channel (15:43) Facing and Overcoming Fears  (22:10) Managing Dopamine Burnouts(24:12) Leaning Into Bigger Goals (28:22) How To Streamline Focus and Efforts (30:39) Mo's Content Creation Process (36:01) Procrastination vs. Speed in Execution(41:10) Growing Outside Your Comfort Zone(46:39) Overcoming Hair Loss(51:45) Debunking Finasteride Myths (53:23) Importance of Consistency in Hair Care (57:25) Alcohol Impact on Health and Fitness (01:07:32) UK and Irish Drinking Culture (01:10:29) Balancing Fun and Responsibility (01:13:30) Evolving Social Habits Support the Show.

Emotions play a crucial role in our overall mental health, acting as both messengers and influencers of our psychological well-being. Positive emotions like joy, gratitude, and love can enhance mental resilience, foster strong social connections, and improve our ability to cope with stress. But on the flip side, the more challenging emotions such as sadness, anger, jealousy or anxiety, if persistent and unaddressed, can contribute to mental health issues and illness.  Understanding and managing our emotions has a positive impact on our wellbeing. By recognizing and processing our emotions, we are better equipped to deal with life's challenges, manage strong feelings, achieve better emotional balance, enhance our mental clarity, and improve our overall quality of life. But how do we learn to manage our emotions more effectively? For many we can feel at the mercy of our feelings, unaware that by drawing from simple techniques from within, we can help mitigate their intensity and reduce overwhelm.  This is where Dr Emma Hepburn comes in. An award winning clinical psychologist, lecturer, author and illustrator, Dr Emma has written and illustrated the books ‘A Toolkit For Happiness', ‘A Toolkit For Modern Life' and most recently ‘A Toolkit for Your Emotions - 45 Ways To Feel Better'. Dr Emma Hepburn is also one of the most well-known psychologists on Instagram as @thepsychologymum and has won numerous awards for her contribution to mental health awareness. Dr Emma talks to The Happier Life Project host Gabby about how emotions are made and where they come from. She shares how emotional habits are created and what it means to be on the emotional roller coaster of life, with all of its loop the loops. Dr Emma also explains how our past history and experiences influence our brain and body to create an emotional response; and ways we can objectively step back to review if how we are feeling is more of an echo from the past, rather than an appropriate response to the present.  Dr Emma reveals some of her favourite tools to manage more difficult emotions and suggests ways we might break emotional patterns that are not helpful to us. The expert psychologist also explains why we should never feel ashamed of our emotions and how we can positively influence others towards the feel good feelings too. 'A Toolkit for Your Emotions' helps readers to navigate and understand their emotions effectively. Taking a deep dive into how we feel, Dr Emma explains all the tools we need to intercept and redirect challenging emotions by offering practical strategies, exercises, and insights. Each topic is illustrated with Dr Emma's well-loved illustrations to make them accessible, meaningful and memorable. To purchase 'A Toolkit For Your Emotions' on amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/aXJOfnI To follow Dr Emma Heburn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepsychologymum To download the free My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast  To follow My Possible Self on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself

How do we find the courage to create?The courage to listen to, and follow our heart? Particularly when that means living a life that may not follow the beaten path?And how might we expand our capacity to hold more than one emotion at a time, accepting and embracing the messy experience of being human, and the inevitable ups and downs of the creative process?Today we will dive into these questions as we explore how art, and creative expression, may offer a path for living into the answers. We'll also discuss the practice of returning to that unabashed childlike boldness for bringing our artistic potential into the world. Remember that? That simple, and very human, practice of creativity (without apology or inhibition). A practice that can lead to feeling more fully alive.Today's guest is the incredibly talented artist, designer, and educator, Rukmini Poddar. Our conversation is deep but playful, moving at times, and practical as Rukmini shares a variety of helpful insights from her extensive experiences creating and teaching art, and facilitating workshops that foster greater emotional intelligence, wisdom, and compassion. Enjoying the show? Please rate it wherever you listen to your podcasts!Did you find this episode inspiring? Here are other conversations we think you'll love:Giving Everyone Permission to Feel | Dr. Marc BrackettReclaiming Our Freedom, Energy, and Power | Dr. Emma SeppäläMore about Rukmini:Rukmini Poddar is the author of  Draw Your Feelings: A Creative Journal to Help Connect with Your Emotions through Art. She has found her creative voice in participating in the #100DayProject for over 9 consecutive years and has grown her instagram community to over 100,000 followers. She is best known for her drawings that give life to her emotions. She teaches people how to draw their emotions and leads workshops with corporate teams, schools, and large gatherings of over 400+ people.For more on Rukimini please follow her instagram @rockinruksi, or check out her website at dearruksi.com. You can pick up a copy of her book, Draw Your Feelings wherever books are sold. Thanks for listening!Support the Show.

::Trigger Warning:: This episode contains discussions about trauma and emotional eating. If this topic is sensitive or triggering to you, please listen at your discretion.We tend to think of overeating or eating when we're not hungry as a lack of willpower or discipline. Feeling intense shame afterward. Vowing to never do it again. Only to keep returning to food and repeating the cycle over and over.We're great at blaming ourselves, but have you ever considered that your eating habits might be linked to deeper issues? And that your perceived lack of control is actually a survival mechanism?Today Diane Petrella, MSW, clinical social worker, and author of Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors, and I discuss the link between childhood trauma and emotional eating.Highlights Timings:03:01 - The Link Between Trauma and Emotional Eating10:01 - Early Trauma and Its Long-Term Effects15:01 - Coping Mechanisms and Food as Comfort20:01- Strategies to Manage Emotional EatingGuest BioDiane Petrella, MSW, is a clinical social worker, certified life coach, and holistic licensed psychotherapist, specializing in the effects of childhood trauma, emotional eating, and body confidence. She's worked with children, adolescents, and adult survivors. Diane has helped thousands of people overcome early trauma, create a respectful relationship with their body and food, and connect with their inner Wise Self for sustained healing. She is the author of Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma Survivors: Trauma-Informed Practices to Nurture a Peaceful Relationship with Your Emotions, Body, and Food.Website: ​dianepetrella.com​Instagram: ​@dianepetrellamsw​Facebook: ​Diane Petrella MSW​Free eCourse: ​5 Trauma-Informed Tips to Heal Emotional Eating​Order the Book: ​Healing Emotional Eating for Trauma SurvivorsImportant Links:Free Light & Easy Lunch Meal Prep Guide + RecipesGet It HEREFree Rev Up Your Metabolism eBookGet It HEREWebsite: sarahhaaswellness.comFacebook: Sarah Haas WellnessInstagram: @sarahhaaswellnessYoutube: Sarah Haas WellnessThanks for Listening:Thanks so much for listening to my podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment below!Subscribe to The Podcast:If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast on Buzzsprout or your favorite podcast app.Leave Us an Apple Podcasts Review:Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to me and greatly appreciated.

What's it like to be published by a ‘big 5' publisher? How can you find time to write when you have a job, a young family…and a global pandemic to contend with? These are just a few of the questions I ask this month's guest - Dr Emma Hepburn - aka @thepsychologymum.  Emma is a clinical psychologist with expertise in neuropsychology who has over 20 years of experience working with and treating mental health difficulties and working with brain conditions in both the NHS and private sector.  She is the author of four books, including “A Toolkit for Modern Life,” “A Toolkit for Happiness,” and “A Toolkit for Your Emotions.” She has been featured on the BBC, in the Huffington Post, and the Sunday Telegraph and has a regular column in Psychologies magazine. During our brilliant chat, we discuss: Emma's author journey, including her experience working with one of the Big Five publishers - Hachette - and why she believes great books come from having a great team around you. Why we can struggle with imposter syndrome as writers - and often don't even call ourselves authors, despite having written several books.  The opportunities that being an author has given her -  helping her spread her message further - and why timing played a part in the success of her first book - March 2020, anyone? How Emma managed to fit in writing during the years of COVID - particularly when working for the NHS - and the different experiences she had writing each of her books when it came to time management! And LOTS more! I've been a big fan of Emma's since I started reading her monthly column in Psychologies magazine - not to mention her artwork on Instagram, which is incredible at demystifying the brain and giving her audience practical tools to help with their mental health.  This is a wonderful conversation, so I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed having it! Connect with Emma and her books: Instagram Emma's books Further resources from me My book, ‘Dare to Write: How to Write a Nonfiction Book to Grow Your Business,' is available now on Amazon or directly via my website. Subscribe to my Substack - The Write Stuff - which is full of advice on writing and publishing a book in your niche. Ways to work with Steph  Connect with Steph: Website: https://stephcaswell.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephcaswellauthor/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephcaswell/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creatinghappywriters Twitter https://twitter.com/stephcaswell_ Use #creatinghappywriters If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave a review on your favourite podcast platform: Apple Spotify Amazon Listen to all previous podcast episodes on my website via the podcast platforms below or by searching for 'Creating Happy Writers' on your favourite podcast provider. Apple Podcasts  Spotify Amazon Music

In this episode, host Dwayne Roberts interviews Aaron Thomason, a leadership coach and former college basketball player. Aaron shares his journey from growing up in Detroit to becoming a successful athlete and leader. Aaron also discusses the challenges he faced and how he overcame them, including navigating peer pressure and processing anger. He encourages men to maximize their potential in all areas of life and to prioritize humility and self-reflection. In this conversation, Aaron Victor discusses the importance of leaning into emotions and investigating their root causes. He emphasizes the need to be authentic while also adapting to different environments. Aaron also shares key components of personal development, including reading, listening to the right content, and surrounding oneself with the right people. He talks about his work in corporate America, focusing on change management and creating a positive culture. Aaron also discusses his personal coaching program and his book 'Built for This.' Finally, he introduces the VYROS event, which aims to inspire individuals to live and leave a dream. Takeaways Find mentors and be transparent with them to navigate challenges and maximize your potential. Overcome peer pressure and focus on personal growth to become the best version of yourself. Maximize your potential in multiple areas of life, such as academics, sports, and relationships. Process anger and practice humility to maintain healthy relationships and personal growth. Lean into your emotions and investigate their root causes. Be authentic while also adapting to different environments. Focus on personal development through reading, listening to the right content, and surrounding yourself with the right people. Create a positive culture and manage change effectively in corporate settings. Engage in personal coaching and self-reflection to unlock your potential. Embrace your role as a hero and inspire others to live and leave a dream. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and House Notes 00:58 Invitation to 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth Mastermind and Leadership Community Membership 05:10 Aaron's Journey from Detroit to College Basketball 06:09 Developing Leadership Skills 07:32 Helping Overthinkers Maximize Their Potential 09:23 Navigating Challenges in Detroit 12:33 Love for Baseball and Basketball 14:28 Overcoming Peer Pressure and Focusing on Personal Growth 15:34 Childhood Story: Stepping Up and Playing Hard 22:49 Importance of Finding a Mentor and Being Transparent 25:58 Navigating Relationship with Father 29:49 Becoming a Hero for Your Family 33:22 Processing Anger and Practicing Humility 34:18 Lean into Your Emotions 38:17 Adapting in Your Environment 42:30 Key Components of Personal Development 47:51 Serving in Corporate America 50:36 Personal Coaching and the Book 'Built for This' 57:28 VYROS Event and Being a Hero Learn More about Aaron Thomason @askaaronvictor - Instagram www.lvlthree.com/live Learn More about Dwayne Roberts 15 Laws of Growth Mastermind: https://www.dwaynehroberts.com/personal-growth-masterminds Leaders S.H.I.F.T. Community: https://www.dwaynehroberts.com/leaders-s-h-i-f-t-community https://dwaynehroberts.com

Learn why emotions are healthy and how to use them to help you in your life.Discover our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.comIn this episode, we focus on your emotions and feelings and how to express them in a healthy way.You'll learn how to use your emotions as a positive force in your life.With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach).Other related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you:Our GOLDEN THREAD PROCESS PLAYLIST https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIAsS_wgdRN7QGBKIk54sbyDHow to Understand Your Emotions  https://youtu.be/9XuoL9pQSR8?si=_wZ47ln1WdSy_n8CUnderstand the Origin of Your Emotions https://youtu.be/blJqZbinGlc?si=Y25NVcVjBTWBqwzHWhy You Need to Stop Trying to Fix Other People https://youtu.be/V1NedoAbyWA?si=6jOTJr7VMKYYpTBmIs there a question you'd like answered on the show? Submit it at: https://bit.ly/askusyourquestion Join our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity  If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/ Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdomSign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup​ -Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.Music by Earth Tree Healing

Today in my back to basics series I'm talking about intuitive eating principle 7, Cope with Your Emotions with KindnessEmotional eating gets a bad rap. We see it on TV and in movies all the time - have a bad break up, eat a tub of ice cream!But what if I told you that emotional eating is fine? That's it's actually a good thing in some respects?Find out in this episode how food is intrinsically linked to food, the different emotional reasons why we might eat, why it's ok to be an emotional eater, and how you can evaluate whether it is food you need, or something else entirely.Support the showGo ahead and book your free 30 minute discovery session with me too. The link is just here

Learn how to spot if your fearful inner child controls your life and relationships and what to do about it.Discover our online consultations, events and shop: https://www.wuweiwisdom.comIn this episode, you'll learn the telltale signs that your inner child may be controlling you and how this will impact your health and happiness.We offer tips to help the authentic you take charge again and lovingly reparent your inner child.With your hosts, David James Lees (ordained Taoist monk, emotional and spiritual health teacher) and Alexandra Lees (mindset and business coach).Other related teachings on our YouTube channel that will help you:Our INNER CHILD PLAYLIST  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zICGLRS1b7q1HSJhZRash5qqOUR SHEN (THE SPIRITUAL SELF) VIDEO PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9NQ_PWX4zIBmp50wYcmU7jCBLp1Qvl-jUnderstand the Origin of Your Emotions https://youtu.be/blJqZbinGlc?si=6BTC7A9DNzG_oY4UHow to Understand Your Emotions https://youtu.be/9XuoL9pQSR8?si=STuaNEAwbUm9nJp_Is there a question you'd like answered on the show? Submit it at: https://bit.ly/askusyourquestion Join our free Wu Wei Wisdom Community Facebook support group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuweiwisdomcommunity  If you love our work, you can now make a small donation to help fund the continued production of our weekly teachings by buying us a 'virtual coffee'! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wuweiwisdom Book an online Golden Thread Process & Inner Child Consultation with David: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/therapies-for-body-mind/ Follow us on Instagram: @wuweiwisdomSign up to receive a relaxing guided meditation gift, plus our weekly newsletter + offers via email: https://www.wuweiwisdom.com/signup​ -Disclaimer: This podcast and any associated teaching and comments shared are not a substitute for professional therapy, mental health care, crisis support, medical advice, doctor diagnosis, or professional healthcare treatment. Our show episodes provide general information for educational purposes only and are offered as suggestions for you and your professional therapist or healthcare advisor to consider and research.Music by Earth Tree Healing

Diets, and an obsession with weight, are so much a part of Western culture that it's hardly surprising our teens can struggle to understand how to eat well.When I researched the topic for episode 9, I discovered that many experts are using mindful - or intuitive - eating to treat patients who develop disordered eating patterns. Indeed, the Intuitive Eating Workbook, which is now in its fourth edition, is recommended on the website of the UK's premier eating disorder charity Beat.  I reached out to Elyse Resch who is co-author of that book, because she has a long list of academic and industry accreditations, and  decades of experience in dealing with eating issues. Even better, she's created The Intuitive Eating Workbook for Teens to help our kids at one of this vulnerable stage.   I'm delighted that she agreed to help us unpick how we are talking with our teens about this tricky subject. CONTACT ELYSE RESCH: elyseresch@gmail.comhttps://elyseresch.com/EResch/DEALING WITG EMOTIONAL EATING:https://www.helpguide.org/articles/diets/emotional-eating.htm  THE TEN PRINCIPLES OF INTUITIVE EATING:https://www.intuitiveeating.org/10-principles-of-intuitive-eating/• Reject the Diet Mentality. Throw out the diet books and magazine articles that offer you the false hope of losing weight quickly, easily, and permanently• Honour Your Hunger. Keep your body biologically fed with adequate energy and carbohydrates. Otherwise you can trigger a primal drive to overeat• Make Peace with Food. If you tell yourself that you can't or shouldn't have a particular food, it can lead to intense feelings of deprivation that build into uncontrollable cravings and, often, bingeing. • Challenge the Food Police. Scream a loud no to thoughts in your head that declare you're “good” for eating minimal calories or “bad” because you ate a piece of chocolate cake.• Discover the Satisfaction Factor. When you eat what you really want, in an environment that is inviting, the pleasure you derive will be a powerful force in helping you feel satisfied and content. • Feel Your Fullness. Pause in the middle of eating and ask yourself how the food tastes, and what your current hunger level is. • Cope with Your Emotions. Food won't fix any of these feelings. It may comfort for the short term, distract from the pain, or even numb you. But food won't solve the problem. • Respect Your Body. Accept your genetic blueprint. Just as a person with a shoe size of eight would not expect to realistically squeeze into a size six, it is equally futile (and uncomfortable) to have a similar expectation about body size. • Exercise—Feel the Difference. Shift your focus to how it feels to move your body, rather than the calorie-burning effect of exercise.• Honour Your Health with Gentle Nutrition. Remember that you don't have to eat perfectly to be healthy.Previous episode: https://www.teenagersuntangled.com/parenting-tips-9-how-to-help-your-teens-manage-their-screen-time-and-talking-to-them-about-healthy-eating-without-giving-them-an-eating-disorder/Support the showThanks for listening. Please hit the follow button if you like our podcast, and share it with anyone who might benefit. You can review us on Apple podcasts by going to the show page, scrolling down to the bottom where you can click on a star then you can leave your message.Our website has a blog, searchable episodes, and ways to contact us:www.teenagersuntangled.comSusie is available for a free 15 minute consultation, and has a great blog:www.amindful-life.co.uk

Join Jenna in a compelling conversation with psychologist Dr. Rana Pishva as they delve into the challenges of new parenthood. Dr. Pishva provides valuable insights on discovering your parenting identity, debunking myths surrounding motherhood, and navigating the journey of parenting as a whole.   Show Notes: Dr. Privas' Contact Information: rppsychology.ca dr.rana.pishva@rppsychology.ca Other Resources Journaling in Psychotherapy  Post Partum Supports International Help For Moms Canada Perinatal Wellbeing Ontario Provincial Council for Maternal and Child Health Sunnybrooke Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network Dr. Alexandra Sacks Ted Talk Books What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to Motherhood by A. Sacks and C. Birndorf Mother Brain by Chelsea Conaboy

Welcome to another exciting episode of Message in the Middle. Join your host, Marianne, as she talks with the host of the Create Your Happy podcast, Christy Holt.  In this episode:Get to Know Christy:Christy shares her journey to becoming a self-proclaimed "Happiness Hussy" and "Adventure Guide for Life." Learn how she discovered her passion for spreading happiness and helping people break free from being stuck in their lives?Holiday Season and Boundaries:Given that we're in the midst of the holiday season, Marianne and Christy delve into the topic of boundaries. Christy offers a unique perspective that "Boundaries are an attempt to keep people in your life, not an attempt to shut them out."People Pleasing During the Holidays:Discussing the phenomenon of people-pleasing especially during the holidays, Christy explores how it often hinders the experience of true unconditional love and acceptance and she shares insights into breaking free from the cycle of people-pleasing.The Spiral Stopper Method:Christy introduces the "Spiral Stopper" Method from her book, "Unstuck for Women." This method addresses overthinking, negative thought patterns, and overwhelming emotions.Unlearning Limiting Beliefs and Patterns:Christy sheds light on unlearning old limiting beliefs and patterns, creating space for new ones. She shares surprises from this journey and provides valuable tips for listeners actively working on this transformative process.The Game-Changer: Self-Acceptance:Christy emphasizes the game-changing power of self-acceptance. The discussion explores why self-acceptance is crucial and practical tips for listeners on the journey to truly accepting and loving themselves.The 90-Day Self-Discovery Journal:Christy introduces her 90-day self-discovery journal, a valuable tool for personal growth and transformation. Listeners are encouraged to explore this resource to enhance their own self-discovery journey.Thank you for joining us on this insightful episode of Message in the Middle. Don't forget to check out Christy links.Website: www.coachchristyholt.comBook: http://www.gtfu.caPodcast http://www.createyourhappy.caFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachchristyholtChristy's Freebies: Check out these unique, no-BS meditations that are as fun as they are effective. Tap into your inner calm today! ➡️ #SwearyMeditation #ZenAF https://bit.ly/swearyzenUnstuck (for women): Break Free From Self-Doubt and Stop Overthinking Using The Spiral Stopper Method To Take Control of Your Emotions, Build Confidence & Self Love Grab your FREE chapter of Unstuck for Women: https://bit.ly/ufwfreebieHack your relationship with this FREE Relationship Cheat Codes ebook: https://bit.ly/cheatcodesebookReady to ditch those people pleasing tendencies?

Margo is joined by artist, designer, and educator Rukmini Poddar. Rukmini's creative passion lies at the intersection of emotional wellness and creative storytelling which she helps others connect to through her new book Draw Your Feelings: A Creative Journal to Help Connect with Your Emotions through Art. Rukmini found her creative voice through participating in the #100DayProject for over 9 consecutive years and has grown her instagram community to over 100,000 followers. She is best known for her drawings that give life to her personal emotions.   Margo and Rukmini discuss: Her personal and artistic journey The connection between emotions and art How vulnerability can inspire others Recognizing and working through different forms of resistance such as self-sabotage and procrastination The links between art, emotions, and mental wellness The importance of creativity for individuals in corporate roles and the need for more humanity in the workspace Her journey with 100-day projects Overcoming creative challenges The beauty in naivety when you're doing something for the first time   Mentioned in this episode: https://www.upbuild.com/enneagram The Art of War by Steven Pressfield Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown   Connect with Rukmini: Draw Your Feelings by Rukmini Poddar https://www.instagram.com/rockinruksi/ https://www.dearruksi.com/   Connect with Margo: www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.windowsillchats.com www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill  

Join us in a profound discussion with Kathryn Albergate Davis, a distinguished public health educator, postpartum doula, and a staunch advocate for reproductive justice. Kathryn brings to the table over 13 years of facilitating community health programs and supporting new families. As a mother who has navigated the NICU journey and experienced traumatic grief, she offers a unique perspective that bridges professional insight with personal understanding. Topics Covered: The NICU Experience: Hear how Kathryn's life was profoundly changed by her time in the NICU and the deep impact it had on her family. Understanding Postpartum Anxiety: Kathryn challenges common misconceptions by sharing her own encounter with postpartum anxiety that surfaced much later than expected. Navigating Traumatic Grief: An exploration of the lingering effects of grief following pregnancy loss and how it affects maternal mental health. A New Direction in Career: Learn how Kathryn's personal experiences have informed her professional journey and reinforced her commitment to health education and policy advocacy. The Continuum of Postpartum: Kathryn discusses her belief in the perpetual nature of postpartum, shaping her approach to motherhood and support for other women. Resources: What No One Tells You: A Guide to Your Emotions from Pregnancy to Motherhood by Dr. Alexandra Sacks Nurture: A Modern, Caring Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Early Motherhood by Erica Chidi Cohen The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD www.chanelporchia.com www.ancientsongdoulaservices.com www.nicolemakowka.com www.miraclemoon.co.uk  www.handtohold.org  Kathryn's experiences and insights underscore the importance of support and understanding in the postpartum period, challenging listeners to consider the long-term journey of motherhood. Tune in for this illuminating episode that bridges the gap between personal trials and professional passion, highlighting the enduring nature of the postpartum experience. Connect with Our Community:  Instagram: @raisingmamapodcast and @raisingmama_  Facebook: facebook.com/raisingmamapodcast Subscribe to the Raising Mama Podcast, share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, and don't hesitate to reach out to us with your stories and experiences.

What if your emotions aren't your enemies afterall? What if they actually help? This holiday season, I'm taking you on a deep dive into my proven 5-step method for finding joy and peace by bringing harmony and wholeness to your inner world. Today, we'll walk through the first 2 steps that are crucial to developing a healthy relationship with your emotions. Here's what we cover: 1. 3 truths about emotions (5:19) 2. A counterintuitive (but essential!) first step (9:38) 3. How to speak on behalf of an emotion vs. from it (17:21) 4. The surprising solution to negative emotions (21:58) 5. How to finally move from self-condemnation to self-compassion and why this is central to the message of Christ (32:40) Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here. Do you have questions for Dr. Alison?⁠ Leave them here. Want to receive free bonus content? ⁠⁠Sign up for my free weekly email here. Thanks to our sponsors: Go to ⁠www.organifi.com/bestofyou⁠ today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU and get on your way to being your best self. Go to AquaTru.com and enter code BESTOFYOU at checkout to get 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Related Episodes: Episode 70: Mastering the Art of Emotional Intelligence—How to Harness the Power of Your Emotions to Improve Your Relationships Episode 39: Boundaries for Your Soul—How to Navigate Your Overwhelming Thoughts & Feelings Boundaries for Your Soul Youtube Series Episode 57: Should I Turn the Other Cheek? Why It's the Opposite of Being a Doormat & How to Stand Firm in the Face of Gaslighting, Manipulation, and Toxicity Music by Andy Luiten Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.

Ever wish you could just turn your feelings off? For years I wanted to be a robot bc I sucked at expressing emotions. Now I know what to do with feelings and can easily make space for emotions without drowning in them. Emotions can either propel or paralyze you, here's how to understand and navigate them as a perfectionist.Listen to the full episode to hear:Discover the two main ways society has miseducated us about expressing emotions and the pivotal techniques to unlearn them.Two essential questions to ask to get out of the emotional swap + get clearThe difference between self-compassion, emotional petting, reflection, rumination and more.Perfectionist tendencies and how they become unhealthy coping mechanismsHow Jamal + Veronica took control of their emotions and perfectionism so they co-exist in harmonyIf you're ready to quit fighting against your perfectionism forever and want a proven, science-backed approach to permanently rewiring your perfectionistic habitsI, you gotta check out my 1-1 coaching program Perfectionism Optimized! Get relief today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/servicesEPSISODE 173 TIMESTAMPS:00:00-Introduction + Sneak Peak of Topic01:43-Two Major Misconceptions About Expressing Emotions 02:22-Dismissing Emotions vs Taking Charge of Your Emotions 03:28-Dangers of Black and White Thinking About Emotions 03:42-The Role of Capitalism in Controlling of Emotions04:06-Differentiating Self Compassion, Reflection, Discipline and Expressing Feelings 04:58-When Perfectionism Becomes An Unhealthy Coping Mechanism 07:04-Why Focusing On Present Rather Than Past Is Where You Find Answers 07:37-Differentiating Between Expressing and Explaining Feelings 08:06-The Pitfalls of Overexpressing and Underexplaining Feelings09:57-How Providing Context for Emotional Experiences is Key10:47-The Challenge of Underexpressing and Overexplaining Emotions12:45-How A Healthy Perfectionist Handles Emotions in a Better Way 13:30-Two Key Questions to Increase Your Emotional Intelligence + Feel Better Faster

I am so thrilled to have my friend, Dr. Curt Thompson, on the podcast today. I have been deeply transformed by Curt's work, and in today's conversation, Curt breathes fresh life into a topic that is too easily tossed around and oversimplified—Hope. We take a deep dive into the intricacies of hope from a neurobiological, relational, and spiritual perspective. It's a must listen for anyone going through hard times. Here's what we unpack in our conversation: * What's happening inside our brains when we hope? (11:59) * Steps you can take in daily life to foster hope (17:55) * The link between hope and secure attachment (15:35) * How we embody and become hope for one another (21:04) * Reimagining hope in today's world (22:41) Check out Curt's new book The Deepest Place. Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here. Do you have questions for Dr. Alison?⁠ Leave them here. Want to receive free bonus content? ⁠⁠Sign up for my free weekly email here. Thanks to our sponsors: Go to ⁠www.organifi.com/bestofyou⁠ today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today. Go to Reliefband.com and use promo code BESTOFYOU to receive 20% off plus free shipping. Visit seed.com/BESTOFYOU and use code BESTOFYOU to redeem 25% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Related Episodes: Episode 58: How to Find Friends Who Bring out the Best of You, Why it Matters, and How a Good Friend Can Transform Your Life with Dr. Curt Thompson, Amy Cella, and Pepper Sweeney Episode 69: Your Future Self—8 Challenges to Resolve As You Become the Person You Were Meant to Be Episode 70: Mastering the Art of Emotional Intelligence—How to Harness the Power of Your Emotions to Improve Your Relationships Episode 72: Overcoming Failure, Handling Adversity, and Telling Yourself the Truth Episode 73: True Belonging vs. Groupthink, Cliques, & Trying to Fit In—How to Belong to Others While Staying True To Yourself Music by Andy Luiten Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.

If you've ever struggled to feel like you belong, this episode is for you. I've struggled with belonging for decades. I couldn't understand how other people seemed to find large groups of friends. But I've figure out how to belong on my own terms. And, paradoxically, I realized—that's exactly what belonging is. Today's episode is personal, hopeful, and practical. Here's what we cover: 1. The myth of belonging (9:08) 2. The 2 roads to isolation (5:36) 3. What about social anxiety? (9:50) 4. The surprising path to belonging (20:19) 5. 3 easy steps you can take TODAY (29:50) Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here. Do you have questions for Dr. Alison?⁠ Leave them here. Want to receive free bonus content? ⁠⁠Sign up for my free weekly email here. Thanks to our sponsors: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU and get on your way to being your best self. Go to ⁠www.organifi.com/bestofyou⁠ today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today. Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/BESTOFYOU or use code BESTOFYOU at checkout. To start decoding your body's messages, and pave the way for a healthier life visit nutrisense.com/bestofyou and get $30 off your first month and one month of board certified nutritionist support. Related Episodes: Episode 61: Reconnecting With Old Friends—Healing the Past, Naming Regret & Bringing Your Whole Self into the Future Episode 69: Your Future Self—8 Challenges to Resolve As You Become the Person You Were Meant to Be Episode 70: Mastering the Art of Emotional Intelligence—How to Harness the Power of Your Emotions to Improve Your Relationships Episode 71: All About Therapy—Do I Need a Therapist, How Do I Find One, and What Type of Therapy Works Best? Episode 72: Overcoming Failure, Handling Adversity, and Telling Yourself the Truth Music by Andy Luiten Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.

We all feel defeated by the challenges we face from time to time. I have talked with so many people recently who are facing what feels like impossible mountains to climb. I recorded today's episode as a result of these conversations—I wanted to encourage you personally as you face what's hard in front of you. Here's what we cover: 1. The phrase I lean on for resilience (6:58) 2. The 2 pitfalls that tempt us when we face challenges (15:06) 3. Scripts for parenting yourself through a hard time (19:51) 4. How to develop mental & emotional strength (23:07) Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here. Do you have questions for Dr. Alison?⁠ Leave them here. Want to receive free bonus content? ⁠⁠Sign up for my free weekly email here. Thanks to our sponsors: Go to ⁠www.organifi.com/bestofyou⁠ today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today. To start decoding your body's messages, and pave the way for a healthier life visit nutrisense.com/bestofyou and get $30 off your first month and one month of board certified nutritionist support. Go to Reliefband.com and use promo code BESTOFYOU to receive 20% off plus free shipping. Sleep deeply and wake gently with Hatch Restore - go to hatch.co/bestofyou to get $20 off and free shipping! Related Episodes: Episode 70: Mastering the Art of Emotional Intelligence—How to Harness the Power of Your Emotions to Improve Your Relationships Episode 69: Your Future Self—8 Challenges to Resolve As You Become the Person You Were Meant to Be Episode 71: All About Therapy—Do I Need a Therapist, How Do I Find One, and What Type of Therapy Works Best? Episode 9: Hidden Pain and the Power of Facing Your Fear Music by Andy Luiten Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.

Today, we're talking allll about therapy. I've gathered up the big questions people ask and we're tackling them head-on. Remember, therapy isn't just for crises—it's for clarity, growth, and understanding. So if you're curious about the process or wondered how in the world to get started, this episode is for you. Here's what we cover: 1. The most important predictor of success in therapy (18:36) 2. Different types of therapy (29:33) 3. How to find a therapist (12:35) 4. Breaking up with a therapist (42:42) 5. My top tips for finding affordable therapy (12:59) Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here. Do you have questions for Dr. Alison?⁠ Leave them here. Want to receive free bonus content? ⁠⁠Sign up for my free weekly email here. Thanks to our sponsors: Go to ⁠www.organifi.com/bestofyou⁠ today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today. Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/BESTOFYOU or use code BESTOFYOU at checkout. Go to www.simplemodern.com/bestofyou and by sharing your email you'll get a unique discount code just for you or bundle and save for back to school. This should be your go to brand for your family. Visit hiyahealth.com/BESTOFYOU and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU and get on your way to being your best self. Related Episodes: Episode 63: Spiritual Direction, the Power of Listening, & How to Attune to Yourself and to Others Episode 70: Mastering the Art of Emotional Intelligence—How to Harness the Power of Your Emotions to Improve Your Relationships Episode 54: Can I Pray My Anxiety Away? A Surprising Approach to the Anxiety Pandemic & How to Walk Yourself & Your Kids Through It Episode 67: The Inextricable Link Between Faith & Emotional Healing—Gen Z & A Hidden Search for Meaning Episode 51: The 12 Common Thinking Traps, Mind Reading, Mental Filters, and How To Stop Taking Things Personally Episode 39: Boundaries for Your Soul—How to Navigate Your Overwhelming Thoughts & Feelings Music by Andy Luiten Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.

Episode 158. Tapping Into The Energy That It Is Working, Despite The Scale - In today's episode, we talk about tuning into the frequency of "it is working!", without relying on external "evidence" of progress. This is a powerful skill you can develop to help you stay consistent towards your goals.Listen now to learn… Why your current situation is NOT a problem How to calm down the pressure and relax into the processMy 'It Is Working' experiment and how you can do it tooThe power of deciding and uncovering areas of resistance from going all-inHere are the previous episodes mentioned:Episode 112 = The Solution To Lack Of Motivation & Consistency Episode 70 = The Best Way To Deal With OverwhelmEpisode 66 = How To Release Limiting Beliefs Special Invitation…'THE 3 WEIGHT LOSS MYTHS OF MIDLIFE' - Balance Your Hormones & Your Emotions, Release The Weight -In this Masterclass, you will be able to: Uncover the 3 weight loss myths of midlife that are keeping you stuck in a body you are unhappy withLearn which hormones are key after 40 for vibrant energy levels, better sleep & weight releaseThe 3 main resources to focus on to get the body you want in midlifeLearn why you feel tired all the time and how to tap into your source of endless energy levelsDiscover how to eat for your needs in this phase in your life and balance blood sugar naturally SAVE YOUR SPOTLEAVE US A REVIEW HERE & HELP SUPPORT OUT SHOWWORK WITH US - BOOK YOUR COMPLIMENTARY RELEASE EPIPHANY SESSION HEREGET BACK IN CONTROL OF YOUR WEIGHT AFTER 40 FREE TRAININGIf you enjoyed today's episode, please:Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your Instagram story and tag us @naturally.joyous so we can repost you Leave us a positive review on Apple Podcasts, HERE is howSubscribe to the Confidence From Within Podcast, we release new episodes every Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 156. Dropping The Struggle & Shortening The Gap To Your Goals - In today's episode, we talk about allowing the version of you that already exists within you to emerge!Picture an area of your life that you've experienced prolonged struggle with, for example, your weight. You're just tired and fed up and you can't do this anymore. You just want a solution. You just want the problem to melt away!The concept that we will contemplate in today's episode is that the version of you that you'd love to have walk out into the world already exists inside of you!This is a topic I've been contemplating for quite some time now and I am very excited to explain it in today's conversation so you too can drop the struggle and shorten the gap to your goals!Listen now to learn… How it's possible to have your best version emerge despite the circunstancesThe importance of allowing yourself to feel like your best version, allowing this experience to guide your choices in situations of struggleA perspective shift that will help you look at your past struggles at a different angle and shorten the gap to your goalsSpecial Invitation…'THE 3 WEIGHT LOSS MYTHS OF MIDLIFE' - Balance Your Hormones & Your Emotions, Release The Weight -In this Masterclass, you will be able to: Uncover the 3 weight loss myths of midlife that are keeping you stuck in a body you are unhappy withLearn which hormones are key after 40 for vibrant energy levels, better sleep & weight releaseThe 3 main resources to focus on to get the body you want in midlifeLearn why you feel tired all the time and how to tap into your source of endless energy levelsDiscover how to eat for your needs in this phase in your life and balance blood sugar naturally SAVE YOUR SPOTLEAVE US A REVIEW HERE & HELP SUPPORT OUT SHOWWORK WITH US - BOOK YOUR COMPLIMENTARY RELEASE EPIPHANY SESSION HEREGET BACK IN CONTROL OF YOUR WEIGHT AFTER 40 FREE TRAININGIf you enjoyed today's episode, please:Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your Instagram story and tag us @naturally.joyous so we can repost you Leave us a positive review on Apple Podcasts, HERE is howSubscribe to the Confidence From Within Podcast, we release new episodes every Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Today's EPISODE #299 we will cover:  ✔ A Deep Dive into Dr. Carolyn Leaf's 5 Scientifically Proven Steps to Clean Up Our Mental Mess, So We Can Help Ourselves, Others and Our Children (Preparing for Dr. Leaf's NEW Book Coming Out August 8th).  ✔ What to Expect in the 63 Day Neurocycle (from her APP) from Andrea's Experience of Breaking Down Her Own Toxic Thoughts. ✔ How This Scientifically Proven Process Breaks Down a Toxic Thought, and Reconceptualizes It into Something Healthy and Manageable. ✔ An Overview of the 5 Steps You Will Use to Manage Your Mind. ✔ What Tools and Strategies Stanford Professor Dr. Andrew Huberman suggests for improving anxiety and stress in our lives. ✔ Andrea's Thoughts on implementing these strategies for improved mental and physical health, with tools to create balance on a daily basis. Welcome back to The Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast, where we connect the science-based evidence behind social and emotional learning (that's finally being taught in our schools today) and emotional intelligence training (used in our modern workplaces) for improved well-being, achievement, productivity and results—using what I saw as the missing link (since we weren't taught this when we were growing up in school), the application of practical neuroscience. I'm Andrea Samadi, an author, and an educator with a passion for learning and launched this podcast 5 years ago with the goal of bringing ALL the leading experts together (in one place) to uncover the most current research that would back up how the brain learns best, taking us ALL to new, and often unimaginable heights.    As we have now hit more than halfway through this year, I want to look back to where we started in January. We opened up January 2023 and SEASON 9 with an episode that focused on “prioritizing our mental and physical health, improving self-awareness and resiliency”[i] with a quote from Julie Smith, and her book Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? She said “To me, working on maximizing our mental health is no different to working on our physical health.” Today, we are going to show just how true Julie Smith's concept of being mindful of our physical AND mental health is, and look at some strategies that we can all use immediately, for difficult times, so that we ALL keep our mental health at the forefront, with ideas for how we can use our mind to become resilient to stress. For today's episode #299, we are going back to the Basics, and reviewing EP #106[ii], from February 2021, where we covered a review of Dr. Carolyn Leaf's Neurocycle APP[iii] (that's scientifically designed to help manage and reduce anxiety, depression and mental ill-health by 81%) along with her book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, that we covered when we interviewed Dr. Leaf on a BONUS EPISODE[iv] back in 2021. I continue to release her episode every year, as her 5 STEP process to identifying, and breaking up toxic thoughts is unlike anything I've ever seen or tried myself. If anyone ever asks me “what do you recommend for getting rid of those ruminating thoughts, those worries, stresses or anxieties” that ALL of us feel at some point in our life, I always send over Dr. Leaf's interview, and let them know about her APP that's now called The Neurocycle APP, based on applying these 5 steps. Why Am I Revisiting Our Mental Health Now? After our last EP #298 with my friend and Neurocoach, Grace Reynolds[v], I mentioned that my girls were struggling with going back to school, and my youngest in particular, with a new school, no friends there, and an entirely new routine. I tried some of Grace's strategies with her to help bring her brain back to calm, but I quickly realized that I needed more help for her. I thought back to Dr. Leaf's episode, and wished she has steps for me to follow that I could walk my 12 year old through, so I went back to the Neurocycle APP on my phone, and thought that it might be a good time for me to revisit the 5 STEPS that she suggests can clean up ANY mental mess, helping us to manage thoughts that make us anxious, or depressed, and eliminate ANY toxic thoughts,  showing us how to take control of them, manage them, and break them down so that they don't have any control over us. We've all got these thoughts in our head, whether it's work worries, financial worries, family worries, I'm sure everyone can write down a bunch of CRAP they need to get out of their head. It's really quite an experience and I thought I'm definitely past due for cleaning up my own mental mess. I opened up my APP that I haven't used since the last time I had a problem I wanted to eliminate, and right there on the home page was an alert about Dr. Leaf's new book, coming out in days, called How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess: A Guide to Building Resilience and Managing Mental Health[vi] which covers scientifically-proven steps to help children ages 3-10 overcome unhealthy thinking habits and manage their mental health.  My wish was granted. In days, I'll have her new book, (it's coming out August 8th) and I'll share anything NEW she covers with how to help our children with their worries, keeping their minds peaceful, but until then, I've started a NEW 63-day Cycle, which is what Dr. Leaf recommends for eliminating ANY toxic thought that you have, anything that you know is taking away from your peace of mind, to see how I could work on my current worries, and be a stronger version of myself for my family.  When we can understand the 5 steps ourselves as parents, or teachers, and role model the way with our thoughts and behaviors, it's the first step towards showing our kids that there is nothing wrong with anxiety. It's not a bad thing. It's a signal to show us that we need to do something differently. Dr. Leaf said that she uses this system herself, and it's the way she manages her mind. If you look at Dr. Leaf you might think she looks somewhere in her 40s with her age, but it you follow her work, she goes back in time with her research, and shares she is around age 60. When we can manage our stress from the inside out, it does show up on the outside.   She shares “I truly believe that mental mess is something we all experience often,” and that it isn't something we should be ashamed of. This is my profession, and I still have to clean up my mind daily. The events and circumstances of life aren't going anywhere; people make a lot of decisions every day that affect us all, suffering of some sort for you and your loved ones is inevitable. That said, I wholeheartedly believe that although the events and circumstances can't be controlled, we can control our reactions to these events and circumstances. This is mind-management in action!” So for today's EP #299, I want to revisit my REVIEW of Dr. Leaf's 5 STEPS for Managing Our Mental Mess, and prepare for her NEW book coming out How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess: A Guide to Building Resilience and Managing Mental Health.[vii] This book is on pre-order right now, coming out August 8th.  If you do pre-order a copy, go to her website and register your order, and you will receive some bonuses, like a video that will prepare your kids for going back to school. This is JUST what I needed last week.  I've pre-ordered my copy and highly suggest you look at her new book, if you are like me, with young children, noticing the effects of stress, and anxiety on their developing brains. I hope you find this episode helpful, as I'll share NEW strategies that go much deeper than what we've ever done before with cleaning up our minds, with Dr. Leaf's 5 Step Approach to reducing our own anxiety, and improve our own self-regulation. Finally, we will look at strategies that Stanford Professor and neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman suggests we do in addition to Dr. Leaf's 5 steps, to make sure we are taking ALL the steps we can to increase our resilience to stress. Finally, once we've mastered these steps ourselves, we can role model the way for others in our life, like, our children, so they can do the same. CLEANING UP OUR MENTAL MESS IN 5 STEPS Today, in order to go deeper into the 5 steps than I covered in my first review of Dr. Leaf's program[viii] back in 2021, I'm going to offer insights from actually doing the FULL 63 days (which Dr. Leaf calls a Neurocycle) three times. I did one full cycle to eliminate, and better manage a problem that I'd say was once my biggest fear, and it's not at all anymore now that I look at my notes, and then use the APP to understand something about myself on a deeper level, more than any counseling that I've ever paid for, attended, and done the work for. What happens with this 63 day Neurocycle process is that once we identify a problem we want to “clean up” from our mind, we'll go through these 5 steps every day, for 63 days, and in this process, we conceptualize whatever it is that gives us an emotional charge. It never goes away, but whatever it is that brings you worry and anxiety, over time, will lose its energy and power over you, so that in essence are able to control your thoughts, keeping them healthy, instead of them controlling you, and bringing you dis-ease. Dr. Leaf's Neurocycle app, costs $14.99USD/month which is much less than any time I've actually paid a mental health expert for assistance. I'm not paid to endorse Dr. Leaf, I just interviewed her, and fully believe in her process. You can go through the steps in her APP, or even watch the steps herself from her YouTube channel[ix]. NOTE: Remember, I am not a medical doctor, and if you are struggling with your mental health, please do consult with a medical doctor. On this episode I'm not offering medical advice, but am sharing the results I've personally obtained from using the 5 STEP approach that Dr. Leaf suggests, from my point of view, in her book, Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess and using her Neurocycle APP. My hope is that it can help others, who might find themselves stuck, with some NEW ideas and strategies that I've used myself to access peace of mind, during times of high stress in my own life, with the goal that next, I'll be able to help my family to use these stress reduction strategies in their life, or for anyone who might be listening, and want to try them out for themselves.   63 DAYS TO BREAK DOWN A TOXIC THOUGHT The whole idea is that Dr. Leaf, from her years of research, suggests it takes 63 days to get rid of, and completely break down and eliminate a toxic thought. Day 1-21 you identify the thought you want to work on, (you'll know which one gives you the most emotional charge when you write out all of your worries) and you'll go through the 5 steps every day to deconstruct the thought, and reconstruct it into something you understand and can manage.  Day 22-42 you go through the 5 steps only, growing new thoughts around the toxic one, and Day 42-63 you finally break the “cycle” and form NEW thoughts, that support the future you want to see.  It sounds pretty simple and straight forward, but I've got to share that it's a bit messy. CLEANING UP OUR MENTAL MESS IN 63 DAYS In our interview, she held up a dead, rotten looking tree, showing us that this is what our toxic thoughts look like, (in our mind) and I'm not one consciously think negative thoughts, knowing how damaging they are to our brain and results, but this image took it all to a new level for me with this dead tree. Anytime we are stuck ruminating on something negative, (either consciously-when we will know we are going down the wrong path, or even unconsciously, like what happened to me when I noticed feeling this sinking feeling in my stomach that something just wasn't right in our world) the dead tree is a good visual to think of. How on the earth could we possibly expect to build positive results with negative thoughts floating through our minds, causing negative feelings, actions and results? These negative thoughts further impact our conditions, circumstances and even our future environments. It's not something I want personally, or for anyone else, so when I noticed I was beginning to worry, and feel anxious with some things happening with our girls, that are a normal part of them growing up, and I knew these worries were beginning to impact my behavior, (I was more snippier than usual with them) I knew it was time for me to start a NEW 63 day Neurocycle and nip these worries in the bud, before they grew into something more difficult to control. I knew it was time to clean up my own Mental Mess. I'm on DAY 4/63 of the program now, and since this is my 4th time running through a 63-day cycle, I wanted to share my thoughts along the way, to help others who might be thinking about beginning this process. I'll link some resources in the show notes resource section of where to begin. I highly suggest watching the interview I did with Dr. Leaf on EPISODE #106[x] to get some background information of this 5-step process, and even her interview with podcaster Ed Mylett[xi] who brings some humor to the 5-step process from a guy's point of view. The Neurocycle APP puts everything into practice and brings the 5-steps to life. Here's My Experience of Using the APP to Clean Up My Mental Mess INTRO TO THE APP: I opened up the APP, and 63 days feels like a long way away, but if you can break down the journey into stages (1-21 where you identify what issue you want to DETOX from your mind and begin to deconstruct it, and then reconstruct it into something healthier, 22-42 where you practice the 5 steps and reinforce new, healthy thoughts, and finally days 42-63 where you break the cycle of negative thinking and find FREEDOM in your mind) where you notice you'll be able to manage your thoughts, and life, so much better. You go from having doubts, worries, and fears, to understanding, and eventually to FREEDOM and peace of mind. Here's how I felt throughout my 63 days. DAY 1: I felt anxious, with a problem I wanted to solve immediately. It was difficult to focus on my work, as the problem was on my mind. Dr. Leaf's dead toxic tree was enough of a visual for me to want to change my toxic thoughts, and get them out of my head.  I also felt an anxious feeling in my stomach, and knew I wasn't my best self. DAY 2: The first part is all about brainstorming what's on our mind. If I thought about the CRAP BOARD I talked about in our previous EPISODE, it's here we list out all of Conflicts, Resistances, Anxieties and Problems on a piece of paper. I did this myself, and actually did it with my daughter, to pinpoint what was stressing her out so much. Pinpointing what's bothering you the MOST is eye-opening, as you look at other things that cross your mind, and put them on the back-burner, so to speak. Now we are going to pick the one that's the most pressing. I've now identified the ONE thought I'll work on for 63 days. Most of us will be able to list a whole bunch of things that are on our mind, taking up space. You'll want to pick just ONE. At this point I already know how I feel when this problem comes across my mind, and I've started to apply strategies to calm my mind when I feel stressed out about it. The work of deconstructing this problem has begun. DAY 3: Now I've learned to pause and breathe when stressed with a strategy Dr. Leaf calls THINK/FEEL and CHOOSE. With time, this self-regulation strategy becomes automatic and when I THINK and FEEL something that makes me uneasy, I have the ability to CHOOSE how I respond or react to it, listening closely to what she says are “warning signals” in my body.  Alpha waves increase as I dig deeper into my mind, and gain understanding in this process.  I'm very clear with the emotions I feel, the behaviors I choose, and I'm using my own mind to gain some perspective of what this all means to me, and what are the root causes of it all. DAY 6: I'm beginning to change my perspective of the toxic thought, getting closure to it all, as I'm beginning to see where it came from in the first place. DAY 7: I can actually gather some insight, understanding and feel empowered as I've broken up a toxic thought with my own mind. After 7 days I can say I felt hope, or empowerment and had created a vision for the future I wanted as the toxic thought is now being restructured in my brain and turned into something useful. I'm thinking of her dead tree coming alive a bit. DAY 14: Dr. Leaf mentions is a BENCHMARK DAY as you might experience what she says is like a “mastery mirage” or that “Oh, I've got this feeling” and you want to stop here. DON'T STOP, or you'll undo all of the work you've done up to this point, and you'll need to start over at day 1. The toxic thought isn't dead just yet. Keep going, learning, thinking and reflecting. It's here you might need an accountability partner to keep going, but find some way to take this process seriously and keep moving, and doing the “mental” work to break free from whatever it is that's bothering you. I just wrote down what day I was on in my notebook out of 63 days, showing me that I wasn't finished yet. DAY 14-16: Somewhere around here I felt persistence, resilience, strength and power about the thought that was once toxic and troubling.  I can look back to Day 1 and remember how I felt, knowing this process does work. I know that I'm nowhere near where I was 2 weeks ago with this toxic thought. DAY 20: I can now see the BIG PICTURE and the future that was bright as the toxic thought no longer bothers me. This is an incredible experience to get to and know that we used our own mind to clean itself. DAY 21-24: Were the most powerful. I won't write here why, you'll have to do the work and see for yourself, but it was here that came deep understanding, healing and strength that would change me forever. DAY 25-63: Was a process of going through the 5 STEPS daily, and reconceptualizing the toxic every day until you build it into something else that's healthier.   I did cover in the 5 STEPS in our REVIEW of Dr. Leaf's Book[xii], but here they are again here: IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Carolyn Leaf's 5 STEPS for Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess in her Neurocycle APP. STEP 1: Gather Awareness (of what's bothering you). We've all heard of the importance of knowing our emotions, or when we name what's bothering us, or when we name it, we can tame it[iv]. What about those worries that we name, and they don't go away? This is where I used the Neurocycle APP and this is something I will continue to use to clean up my own mental mess, cleaning up those bigger worries that I know are impacting my results. STEP 2: Reflect and Analyze: Answer, Ask and Discuss Some Questions to Find the Root Cause of Your Emotions or What's Bothering You. This is how we pull thoughts from our non-conscious mind to our conscious mind, where it becomes weaker. It's no longer suppressed but acknowledged. Use your mind to ask yourself questions, and it will be interesting to see what comes up. This process takes time, reflection and daily effort. Our emotions are unique signals to learn how to cope with challenges, but over time, negative ones will damage our brain with consistent worry.  We want to find our way to growing the positive emotions, and weakening the negative ones. Since I'm on my 4th time doing this process, I can say that the ROOT CAUSE of ALL my worries, are pretty much the same issue. This activity will increase your self-awareness. STEP 3: Write out what you discover from step 2. Begin to capture what's bothering you and see if you can come up with root causes, or why you think this worry is on your mind. Learn to write in pictures, add color, shapes. Learn how to write in a metacog formula[v] digging into your nonconscious mind, bringing what's buried in there, to your conscious mind for you to deal with it.  It's here you will create self-regulation strategies to turn your worries into something that no longer holds you back. STEP 4: Recheck and Edit What You Have Written Down. Re-read what you have written and see what comes up. Can you add more to your answer to help make more sense of it? Dig deeper, look for patterns, triggers and keep looking for the root cause of the problem. As you gain more understanding of what's bothering you, you are now what Dr. Leaf says is called “conceptualizing” the toxic thought into something you can manage.  STEP 5: Practice and Apply Through Active Reach. Look at what you have written and see if you can come up with an action statement to practice what you have learned from your introspection.  You will read out your daily Aha Moment 7x a day to remind yourself what you are re-shaping. This last step is something positive and motivating to remind you of your NEW awareness around this thought. The APP even has a reminder that will pop up on your phone to help you to consolidate this new thought into your mind in this process. It will make you smile when you are going about your busy day, long after you've done this work. It's here you'll notice a shift in energy about the problem. I started to see mine differently here looking at it from a distance. DIVE DEEPER INTO YOUR RESULTS The Neurocycle APP has this NEW feature that measures how well you are managing your mind. You can click on the RESULTS tab and see a score for your Autonomy, Awareness, Toxic Thoughts and Isolation, Toxic Stress, Barriers and Challenges, Empowerment and Life Satisfaction based on answering questions after each day of using the app. This score will help you to dive deeper into your mental health and see where there is room for improvement along the way. What's NEXT? Now that I know how to identify and change my own toxic thinking, I'd like to teach this process to my girls, so they can keep their minds free and clear of their mental mess. Dr. Leaf's book for kids comes out August 8th (next Tuesday) so reviewing her 5 STEPS will be helping for ANYONE who wants to apply these steps themselves and then help others to do the same. Before I review this episode with some additional strategies, I do have to say that going through these 5 steps isn't going to be easy. I'm in my 4th cycle of 63 days, and in the very beginning, when you are writing down something that make you uneasy (a toxic thought) it will make you FEEL uneasy. The work is real, and so are the emotions that you will be breaking down. I had to find strategies to help me to center myself, and get out of the fight/flight part of my anxious brain, to the rest and digest parasympathetic side. There's no way around a problem, Dr. Leaf says the only way is “through” and I'll have to agree.  When doing these 5 steps, find ways to incorporate self-care into your day. Be good to yourself. To make sure I was putting my mind in the BEST frame for doing this deep work, I looked at what other strategies we could use to help calm our mind as we are cleaning up our Mental Mess, and I found a list from Dr. Andrew Huberman's podcast. On Dr. Huberman's EPISODE on “Tools for Managing Stress and Anxiety[xiii]” he suggests: What Does Dr. Huberman Suggest? 1. BREATHING: Practice the physiological sigh[xiv] by consciously engaging in a double inhale followed by a long exhale to regulate heart rate and induce relaxation. Incorporate deliberate breathing techniques, such as longer and more vigorous exhales, to regulate heart rate and activate the parasympathetic nervous system. Dr. Leaf incorporates breathing into her Neurocycle steps, helping us to prime our brain for learning. I saw the importance of taking deep breaths when I interviewed Rohan Dixit and his Lief Therapeutics[xv] wearable HRV device. This device, that connected to my stomach with sensors, taught me to breathe and in turn, lower my HRV. 2. SUPPLEMENTS: Explore non-prescription compounds like melatonin, L-theanine, and ashwagandha for potential stress modulation. While I'm not anti-alcohol, I do have a new awareness of the damaging impact of this toxin on our brain, since Dr. Huberman's episode where he covers this in depth[xvi], I've been drinking HOP WTR[xvii] to help calm my nerves as an alternative to alcohol, especially when I need my mind clear and focused, or while learning new information. When life needs your full awareness, I highly suggest finding a healthy substitute that will help you to continue to build brain health in this process. I find this drink to be relaxing, and it does still relieve stress, probably as it contains Ashwagandha that's best known for its stress relieving properties. 3. PRIORITIZE SLEEP[xviii] AND MAINTAIN OPTIMAL HEART RATE VARIABILITY (HRV) for overall health. I've been working on this area for a long time now, (since 2019) and finally seeing improvements[xix].  It's a process, involving many factors (physical and mental health) and optimizing all areas of health come one step at a time. You can see from my WHOOP (wearable tracker) data that my sleep performance struggles to reach the 70% mark (the suggest number for sufficient sleep) unless I'm on vacation. This is mostly due to the fact that I prioritize early morning works outs, for the benefits I receive there, so sleep is always my work in progress.  Finding the balance we need with our physical and mental health is a process. We've covered improving HRV on a few episodes, and I've been watching this number like a hawk for the past year. This past month, I've finally seen a huge jump in HRV scores that I attribute mostly to the Qualia Senolytics[xx] supplement that I started to use after interview Dr. Greg Kelly from Neurohacker Collective, and drinking more Hop Wtr. In February of this year, my HRV was averaging around 65 ms, and now it's averaging 84 ms, a 30% increase since February which is a huge jump that could go even higher if only I could get consistent sleep at night. These are my experiences for improving sleep and HRV, and know there are many other suggested strategies that we'll keep our eye on and cover in the future. 4. BUILD RESILIENCE: Engage in activities that raise the stress threshold, such as cold showers or intense exercise, while learning to calm the mind. This is a new practice for me and does come in handy when you travel to a place with no hot water once you've mastered cold water immersion. To conclude and review this week's Brian Fact Friday, of a deeper dive into Dr. Carolyn Leaf's Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess Book and Neurocycle APP, I highly suggest that if you have something you want to work through, something that's on your mind bothering you, and distracting you from being your best self, read Dr. Leaf's How To Clean Up Your Mental Mess book, and grab her Neurocycle APP, even if it's just for a few months to go through one 63 day cycle. You can always quit the APP, and come back to it at a later date, like I did. Then fine tune your mindset and resilience practice with Dr. Huberman's tips for managing stress and anxiety. You don't have to do it all at once, and you can see from what I'm measuring that balancing our mental and physical health will always be a “work in progress”, especially cleaning up our mental mess, so we can be the best version of ourselves, inspiring others to do the same. Since stress, anxiety and depression are at an all-time high in the world today, and if we as parents, teachers and coaches can equip ourselves with evidence-based strategies that work, we will be building a stronger, more resilient future for our next generation. Neurohacker Collective just posted this week that “people with higher baseline vagal tone (from practices like breath work, cold exposure, exercise, meditation, taking probiotics, laughter, singing and relaxation exercises) have shown higher levels of subjective well-being, and positive emotions (better self-regulation and self-control).” With that, I'll close out this episode, and see you next week, with EPISODE 300 with a surprise guest, my Mom, who will join my husband, Majid Samadi, and I, to cover some mindset success strategies that she's used over the years, many that we have discussed on the podcast. See you next week! RESOURCES: Neurocycle APP https://www.neurocycle.app/ Andrea interviews Dr. Leaf https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/worldrenownedneuroscientistdr-caroline-leaf-oncleaningup-your-mentalmess5-simplescientifically-proven-stepsto-reduceanxiety-and-toxic-thinking/ Watch Dr. Leaf's 5 STEP PROCESS on her YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf All About Dr. Leaf's NEW Book for Children ages 3-10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1lb2_zaibg PRE-ORDER her new book How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess by Dr. Caroline Leaf COMING AUG 8th, 2023  https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/ The Vagus Nerve: What it is and how to stimulate it for increase stress resilience by Sara Adaes, Ph.D. October 22, 2022 https://neurohacker.com/the-vagus-nerve-what-it-is-and-how-to-stimulate-it-for-increased-stress-resilience?utm_source=social&utm_medium=insta&utm_campaign=quote_card_vagus_high_tone_positive_emotions REFERENCES: [i]Neuroscience Meets SEL Episode #268 “Prioritizing our mental and physical health, improving self-awareness and resilience” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/brain-fact-friday-prioritizing-mental-health-in-2023-improving-self-awareness-and-resilience/   [ii] Neuroscience Meets SEL Episode #106 with Andrea Samadi "Review of Dr. Leaf's Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess Book and App" https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/book-and-app-review-of-neuroscientist-and-best-selling-author-dr-caroline-leafs-cleaning-up-your-mental-mess-coming-march-2-20201/    [iii] https://www.neurocycle.app/   [iv] https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/worldrenownedneuroscientistdr-caroline-leaf-oncleaningup-your-mentalmess5-simplescientifically-proven-stepsto-reduceanxiety-and-toxic-thinking/   [v] https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/grace-reynolds-on-mindfulness-neurocoaching-the-quickest-and-easiest-path-to-post-traumatic-growth/   [vi] https://www.mentallyresilientkids.com/   [vii]How to Help Your Child Clean Up Their Mental Mess: A Guide to Building Resilience and Managing Mental Health Dr. Carolyn Leaf Published August 8, 2023  https://www.amazon.com/Help-Child-Clean-Their-Mental/dp/0801093414   [viii] Neuroscience Meets SEL Episode #106 with Andrea Samadi "Review of Dr. Leaf's Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess Book and App" https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/book-and-app-review-of-neuroscientist-and-best-selling-author-dr-caroline-leafs-cleaning-up-your-mental-mess-coming-march-2-20201/    [ix] Dr. Caroline Leaf YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@DrCarolineLeaf   [x] Neuroscience Meets SEL Episode #106 with Andrea Samadi "Review of Dr. Leaf's Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess Book and App" https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/book-and-app-review-of-neuroscientist-and-best-selling-author-dr-caroline-leafs-cleaning-up-your-mental-mess-coming-march-2-20201/    [xi] Ed Mylett interviews Dr. Carolyn Leaf on her 5 Step Approach for Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess https://www.edmylett.com/podcast/dr-caroline-leaf-manage-your-mental-mess   [xii] Neuroscience Meets SEL Episode #106 with Andrea Samadi "Review of Dr. Leaf's Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess Book and App" https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/book-and-app-review-of-neuroscientist-and-best-selling-author-dr-caroline-leafs-cleaning-up-your-mental-mess-coming-march-2-20201/    [xiii] Dr. Andrew Huberman “Tools for Managing Stress and Anxiety” https://hubermanlab.com/tools-for-managing-stress-and-anxiety/   [xiv] Breathing Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety by Dr. Andrew Huberman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSZKIupBUuc   [xv]Neuroscience Meets SEL EPISODE #248 with Rohan Dixit, Founder of Lief Therapeutics https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/rohan-dixit-founder-of-lief-therapeutics-on-measuring-hrv-in-real-time-for-stress-relief-from-the-inside-out/   [xvi] What Alcohol Does to Your Brain and Body by Dr. Andrew Huberman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkS1pkKpILY   [xvii] Hop Wtr https://hopwtr.com/?gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2qKmBhCfARIsAFy8buIrjK0UDxciFCwMs-rG6l6qHJ2SyQrmnYnDS92vJeDgDZU8JNzZ6w8aAiacEALw_wcB   [xviii]Neuroscience Meets SEL Review of the Fisher Wallace Device (One Year Later). https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/update-one-year-later-on-my-personal-review-of-the-fisher-wallace-wearable-sleep-device-for-anxiety-depression-and-sleep-management/   [xix]Neuroscience Meets SEL Review of Heart Rate Variability https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/brain-fact-friday-review-of-heart-rate-variability-the-most-important-biomarker-for-tracking-health-recovery-and-resilience/   [xx]Neuroscience Meets SEL EPISODE #285 with Dr. Gregory Kelly from Neurohacker Collective on Qualia Senoltyics  https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/dr-gregory-kelly-from-neurohacker-collective-on-how-to-beat-aging-and-stress-with-qualia-senolytics/  

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For more, head over to: www.franexcell.com/ How Do You ‘Lean Into' Your Emotions?   You've probably heard me talk about how leaning INTO rather than avoiding your emotions is incredibly beneficial and important.   But how do you actually do that?   What does it look like in practice?   This episode comes from a question from a lovely listener on exactly this so I thought I'd dig a little bit deeper with you today.   It's important to understand that, as with most things, leaning into your emotions is a skill you can learn.    So the first thing to understand is our emotions aren't really the issue at all.   The issue is our own judgement of our emotions.   Labelling some emotions as ‘good' and some as ‘bad' is one of the ways we do this.   The beliefs we have around what it means if we feel things like sadness, anxiety, depression and what we make it mean about us.   Because the reality is, the more you avoid and suppress them, the louder they get.   Perhaps you've experienced that before?   Much of this is a learned response from childhood. It might have been that people in a position of authority didn't know how to handle your big emotions and you were made to suppress them, or even told off for having them, making them be seen as undesirable, inconvenient and leading to not being accepted.    Leaning into your emotions is the very thing that enables them to move through your body and be processed as they should be within a few minutes, rather than still ruminating on them hours, days, weeks or even years later.    So it's a good skill to learn right?!   So what does it actually mean when we say to lean into your emotions?   Leaning into your emotions means not suppressing or avoiding.     It means really allowing yourself to feel what's there, without judgement.    It means being able to take a step back, observe and allow.   It means bringing in self-compassion in moments of big emotion.   It means acknowledging that all emotions are part of the human experience.    It means being able to not be consumed by them and decode them as you feel them and allow them to be there.   This is when they move through the body.   An emotion itself only lasts approximately 90 seconds but it's all the other ‘stuff' we put on top of that physiological feeling.   If you can stop judging your emotions and making them good, bad, right or wrong and feeling like we should only feel certain emotions and not others…that's when the magic happens and your emotions no longer control you.   BUT, we have to learn to feel safe expressing our emotions healthily. You might want to do this with a professional so you have a safe space and assistance.    You might feel comfortable doing this on your own or with a trusted friend. It really is up to you.  Healing happens in relationship so I would always recommend working with someone else in the beginning.   You'll find it soon becomes second nature and you're able to feel far more neutral about what you might previously have perceived as ‘negative'.   It's not about being consumed by your emotions, it's letting them be there with curiosity.    Again, what does that mean?!     It means being able to observe what's going on for you.     What's going on in your thoughts and what's going on in your body.    Can you name the emotion?     If so, how do you know that's what it is?  What are the characteristics?   Where do you feel it in your body?    How are you expressing it outwardly to others?   What do you notice about your behaviour and any urges that come up when you either have, or try to avoid and suppress emotions?   For many people it might look like numbing with social media scrolling, food, drink or shopping for example.   Noticing this is a big key to helping you stop avoiding them in the future.    If you can become consciously aware of your own patterns you are able to override them far more easily, meaning you can interrupt and CHANGE the pattern, recode and rewire your brain and nervous system.   Learning emotional regulation tools to help the process of an emotion moving through your body is incredibly helpful.    For me whenever I experience big emotions my personal favourite is a somatic tool, EFT, otherwise known as tapping.    Think of it like acupuncture without the needles where you're tapping on some key meridian points on your face and body.    It allows the emotion to come up and be processed. It might take a few rounds but you should notice feeling calmer and more regulated.   Reframing negative emotions to be helpful is…well….helpful!    Acknowledging that they have a purpose and a reason for being there and that they make perfect sense can be a game changer.    For example, anxiety is a threat response. In some situations it's a helpful alert system. Unfortunately for many of us it's just got wildly out of control.   Sadness can be a cue to people around you for support.    All the usual suspects I talk about a lot are also incredibly helpful in getting you to lean into your emotions and creating that acceptance and allowing for curiosity over judgement.    Journaling, HeartMath or other kinds of breathwork, movement, mindfulness.   Many of these are in The Positive Pants Toolkit too.     So much of life is almost like learning to dance with your emotions.    Not seeing them as an enemy or yourself as a failure for having them.   It's all part of the beautiful human existence and polarity.    It's about gratitude.   It sounds so counterintuitive that allowing yourself to ACTUALLY feel your emotions is the very thing that causes more balance, peace, calm.   Talking from my own experience of learning this little dance it's incredibly freeing.    Like I've said 1000 times before.    It doesn't mean I don't have emotions, it means I don't judge them or myself and they move on so much more quickly and I can find my peace again.   Calm in the chaos.    You just might not have learned it yet, but once you see the shifts and changes happening it'll become second nature to sit with those emotions and let them move through you.    I hope this helps!   Fx

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Saddleback Spiritual Growth Pastors Jason Wieland and Rob Jacobs talk about The Wall, an experience that all Christians face at some point or multiple points. Sometimes called “the dark night of the soul”, the wall is a season of spiritual dryness where one feels that God is distant. Rob and Jason talk about the wall's place in the JESUS stages, what it looks like being at the wall, and the emotional toll that the wall can take. The conversation, though, continues to talk about the wall as an invitation to step into a new season of deep, vulnerable growth with Jesus. Doable Discipleship is a Saddleback Church podcast produced and hosted by the Saddleback Spiritual Growth Team. It premiered in 2017 and now offers more than 300 episodes. Episodes release every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app and on the Saddleback Church YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/saddleback). Doable Discipleship is a proud part of the Saddleback Family of Podcasts. To learn more about the Saddleback Family of Podcasts, visit saddleback.com/podcasts.Related Links: Doable Discipleship – How to Recognize and Respond to Your Emotions: https://share.transistor.fm/s/60d16890Doable Discipleship – What is Your Current JESUS stage? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PozyL3QwvqkFound - https://saddleback.com/learn/foundhttps://www.facebook.com/celebraterecoverysaddlebackchurchhttps://celebraterecovery.comRetreat information: https://saddleback.com/connect/ministry/retreat-ministry/lakeforest?Interested in joining or hosting a group? Visit https://saddleback.com/smallgroups.https://saddleback.thinkific.com/courses/foundationshttps://saddleback.com/coronaresponse for additional tools for a better response.To tell a friend about Doable Discipleship or share it on your social media, use saddleback.com/doable.For more resources to help you grow, visit saddleback.com/grow or email maturity@saddleback.com.