We've probably all heard about psychological safety, but what exactly is it, and how do we cultivate it? This is the topic we're diving into today.Think back, you've likely had a job or other relationship where you felt like you had to guard yourself. Or one where you felt like it wasn't acceptable to show up any less than 110%. Hopefully you've also had the experience of being in truly safe relationships. Ones where you can mess up, stumble, try things and potentially fail, and still be accepted.That is real psychological safety.Today we're speaking with Stephan Wiedner who is a psychological safety expert whose career has focused on developing sustainable high performance leaders, teams, and organizations. His passion for unleashing the collective potential of people has led him to cofound Noomii.com, the web’s largest network of independent life coaches, Skillsetter.com, the deliberate practice platform for interpersonal skills, and Zarango.com, the psychological safety training experts. Stephan has been a guest speaker for ACETech, MAGI, Marketing IMPACT Council, and many other audiences interested in psychology, business, and technology. His writing has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and other popular publications. Stephan is married with two children and enjoys spending quality time in the outdoors, hiking, biking, camping, and reading.This episode is transformational, and I hope you share it with someone who might benefit.Additional Resources:Free psychological safety assessmentEpisode 261 - Giving Negative FeedbackEpisode 264 - Receiving Negative FeedbackAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We've probably all heard about psychological safety, but what exactly is it, and how do we cultivate it? This is the topic we're diving into today.Think back, you've likely had a job or other relationship where you felt like you had to guard yourself. Or one where you felt like it wasn't acceptable to show up any less than 110%. Hopefully you've also had the experience of being in truly safe relationships. Ones where you can mess up, stumble, try things and potentially fail, and still be accepted.That is real psychological safety.Today we're speaking with Stephan Wiedner who is a psychological safety expert whose career has focused on developing sustainable high performance leaders, teams, and organizations. His passion for unleashing the collective potential of people has led him to cofound <a href="http://Noomii.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Noomii.com</a>, the web’s largest network of independent life coaches, <a href="http://Skillsetter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skillsetter.com</a>, the deliberate practice platform for interpersonal skills, and <a href="http://Zarango.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zarango.com</a>, the psychological safety training experts. Stephan has been a guest speaker for ACETech, MAGI, Marketing IMPACT Council, and many other audiences interested in psychology, business, and technology. His writing has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and other popular publications. Stephan is married with two children and enjoys spending quality time in the outdoors, hiking, biking, camping, and reading.This episode is transformational, and I hope you share it with someone who might benefit.Additional Resources:<ol><li><a href="https://zarango.com/freepsi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Free psychological safety assessment</a></li><li><a href="https://peakmindpsychology.com/giving-negative-feedback/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 261 - Giving Negative Feedback</a></li><li><a href="https://peakmindpsychology.com/using-emotional-intelligence-when-receiving-negative-feedback/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 264 - Receiving Negative Feedbac</a>k</li></ol> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

0357 | How to Build Psychological Safety

In the field of Psychology, we are increasingly learning more about how trauma, habits, and beliefs are handed down from generation to generation, many times, without us knowing. Think about it - you very likely have belief systems and ways of seeing and responding to the world that were transmitted to you through generations of your family.This has incredible implications for the way we individually respond to the world, but also for the ways we understand systemic challenges and inequality in our society.If you've ever worked hard to understand your own behavior... If you've ever fought against continuing dysfunction in your family... If you've ever felt the pain of trauma in your family and wondered how to move past it... This episode is for you.Today we're speaking with Dr. Lynyetta Willis. As a psychologist and family empowerment coach, Dr. Lynyetta Willis, helps frustrated families stop Stable Misery® cycles or unhelpful patterns that keep them stuck, so they can create more joy in their parenting or partnerships. Her Triggered to Transformed® Parent Coaching Program has helped parents all over the world to confidently deal with their triggers so they can pass on the best parts of themselves and enjoy parenting more.This episode is transformational, and I hope you share it with someone who might benefit.Additional Resources:Dr. Willis' websiteApril's TEDx TalkEmotional SiftingAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the field of Psychology, we are increasingly learning more about how trauma, habits, and beliefs are handed down from generation to generation, many times, without us knowing. Think about it - you very likely have belief systems and ways of seeing and responding to the world that were transmitted to you through generations of your family.This has incredible implications for the way we individually respond to the world, but also for the ways we understand systemic challenges and inequality in our society.If you've ever worked hard to understand your own behavior... If you've ever fought against continuing dysfunction in your family... If you've ever felt the pain of trauma in your family and wondered how to move past it... This episode is for you.Today we're speaking with Dr. Lynyetta Willis. As a psychologist and family empowerment coach, Dr. Lynyetta Willis, helps frustrated families stop Stable Misery® cycles or unhelpful patterns that keep them stuck, so they can create more joy in their parenting or partnerships. Her Triggered to Transformed® Parent Coaching Program has helped parents all over the world to confidently deal with their triggers so they can pass on the best parts of themselves and enjoy parenting more.This episode is transformational, and I hope you share it with someone who might benefit.Additional Resources:<ol><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/drlwillis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Willis' website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTnSX4sYQhU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">April's TEDx Talk</a></li><li><a href="https://peakmindpsychology.com/emotional-intelligence/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emotional Sifting</a></li></ol> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

0356 | How to Reduce Intergenerational Drama

Trigger warning. How many times have you seen that phrase on social media? Do you truly know what it means? What does it mean to have a trigger? To be triggered? How do triggers impact us in our lives, in our performance, and in our relationships?This week, we're exploring these very fundamental questions. The fact of the matter is, we ALL have triggers. It's simply an artifact of the way our minds work. What's most important is that we know what our individual triggers are and how we can be intentional about responding when we encounter them.This week we're hearing from Jodie Eckleberry Hunt. Jodie has a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Indiana State University and is board-certified in Health Psychology. She has been the Director of Health Psychology and Executive Health and Wellness at Beaumont Health since 2016.I truly believe you'll gain a much more nuanced understanding of what a trigger is, how to identify your own, and what to do to be more responsive, rather than reactive, in the face of them.Additional Resources:How to Liberate Your Mind7 Principles for Making Marriage Work (John Gottman)EOS LifeJodie's WebsiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trigger warning. How many times have you seen that phrase on social media? Do you truly know what it means? What does it mean to have a trigger? To be triggered? How do triggers impact us in our lives, in our performance, and in our relationships?This week, we're exploring these very fundamental questions. The fact of the matter is, we ALL have triggers. It's simply an artifact of the way our minds work. What's most important is that we know what our individual triggers are and how we can be intentional about responding when we encounter them.This week we're hearing from Jodie Eckleberry Hunt. Jodie has a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Indiana State University and is board-certified in Health Psychology. She has been the Director of Health Psychology and Executive Health and Wellness at Beaumont Health since 2016.I truly believe you'll gain a much more nuanced understanding of what a trigger is, how to identify your own, and what to do to be more responsive, rather than reactive, in the face of them.Additional Resources:<ol><li><a href="https://peakmindpsychology.com/how-to-liberate-your-mind/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Liberate Your Mind</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Principles-Making-Marriage-Work/dp/0553447718/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3JDIFREN7X7SY&amp;keywords=john+gottman&amp;qid=1657913384&amp;sprefix=john+gottman%2Caps%2C103&amp;sr=8-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7 Principles for Making Marriage Work (John Gottman)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/EOS-Life-Live-Ideal-Entrepreneurial/dp/1637740131/ref=sxts_rp_s_1_0?content-id=amzn1.sym.14b5a3ec-ddf3-42f1-bf1e-8515f8d25a34%3Aamzn1.sym.14b5a3ec-ddf3-42f1-bf1e-8515f8d25a34&amp;crid=29A7FFLBNPFXF&amp;cv_ct_cx=eos+life&amp;keywords=eos+life&amp;pd_rd_i=1637740131&amp;pd_rd_r=d64052ca-9c71-4211-83a6-e9aa22e1b3f0&amp;pd_rd_w=w3jvC&amp;pd_rd_wg=21L7A&amp;pf_rd_p=14b5a3ec-ddf3-42f1-bf1e-8515f8d25a34&amp;pf_rd_r=0K1HK0QK62RS5N1JQ7TW&amp;psc=1&amp;qid=1657913418&amp;sprefix=eos+life%2Caps%2C104&amp;sr=1-1-f0029781-b79b-4b60-9cb0-eeda4dea34d6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EOS Life</a></li><li><a href="http://jodieeckleberryhunt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jodie's Website</a></li></ol> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

0355 | How to Manage Your Triggers to Improve Your Life

Burnout is a topic that is becoming so prolific because so many of us are EXPERIENCING IT! Turns out, burnout is a state that is at the end of the road of a long continuum. There are ways we can intervene to reduce the chances of ourselves becoming burned out, but we have to recognize it first.I'm thrilled to be diving into that very topic today.Today we're speaking with Dr. Cassandra LeClair. She is a Communications &amp; Relationships Expert, Motivator, Author, and Podcaster. With a Ph.D. in communications studies, specializing in women's and gender studies, Cassandra is an expert on communicating feelings, setting boundaries, and improving connections. She enables high-achieving women to gain an understanding of their identity and communication practices to improve their relationships with friends and family, in the workplace, and beyond.On this episode with Dr. LeClaire, we dive into burnout - how to know when you're burned out, and what the precursors are. We also dive into the role that boundaries play in burnout. Wow are they important! We also talk about how to figure out what our needs are and communicate them to others. And, finally, we talk about the role that our own behavioral patterns play in our burnout cycle.I so hope this episode helps you or someone you love. You're worth it.Additional Resources:Curate Your Life &amp; Manage Your EnergyHow to Cultivate a Relationship with YourselfThoughts, Emotions, and 'Mom Guilt'From Dr. LeClaire: 30 Ways to Say 'No'Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Burnout is a topic that is becoming so prolific because so many of us are EXPERIENCING IT! Turns out, burnout is a state that is at the end of the road of a long continuum. There are ways we can intervene to reduce the chances of ourselves becoming burned out, but we have to recognize it first.I'm thrilled to be diving into that very topic today.Today we're speaking with Dr. Cassandra LeClair. She is a Communications &amp; Relationships Expert, Motivator, Author, and Podcaster. With a Ph.D. in communications studies, specializing in women's and gender studies, Cassandra is an expert on communicating feelings, setting boundaries, and improving connections. She enables high-achieving women to gain an understanding of their identity and communication practices to improve their relationships with friends and family, in the workplace, and beyond.On this episode with Dr. LeClaire, we dive into burnout - how to know when you're burned out, and what the precursors are. We also dive into the role that boundaries play in burnout. Wow are they important! We also talk about how to figure out what our needs are and communicate them to others. And, finally, we talk about the role that our own behavioral patterns play in our burnout cycle.I so hope this episode helps you or someone you love. You're worth it.Additional Resources:<ol><li><a href="https://peakmindpsychology.com/curate-your-life-and-manage-your-energy-with-gail-golden/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Curate Your Life &amp; Manage Your Energy</a></li><li><a href="https://peakmindpsychology.com/how-to-cultivate-a-relationship-with-yourself/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How to Cultivate a Relationship with Yourself</a></li><li><a href="https://peakmindpsychology.com/thoughts-emotions-and-mom-guilt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thoughts, Emotions, and 'Mom Guilt'</a></li><li><a href="https://www.subscribepage.com/30waystosayno" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From Dr. LeClaire: 30 Ways to Say 'No'</a></li></ol> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

How to Use Boundaries to Avoid Burnout

Our romantic relationships are simultaneously some of the most important, most misunderstood, most under-resourced relationships in our lives. So many of us have this misconception that our 'love lives' should just come naturally. That we shouldn't have to work so hard. That they can unfold in a healthy way, even if they're unexamined.The 50% divorce rate in the US suggests otherwise.Today, we're digging into the topic of romantic relationships with a true expert. Dr. Thomas Jordan is a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst in private practice in New York City. He is on the faculty of NYU’s Postdoctoral Program in Psychoanalysis, author of "Learn to Love: Guide to Healing Your Disappointing Love Life" and founder of LoveLifeLearningCenter.com. Dr. Jordan specializes in the treatment of unhealthy love lives and has been studying them for over 30 years.This episode hits on some truly practical, ACTIONABLE steps you can start taking TODAY to make meaningful improvements in your love life. I hope you find so much value in this powerful conversation.Additional Resources:LoveLifeLearningCenter.com6 Principles of Meaningful RelationshipsHow Your Attachment Style Impacts Your RelationshipsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our romantic relationships are simultaneously some of the most important, most misunderstood, most under-resourced relationships in our lives. So many of us have this misconception that our 'love lives' should just come naturally. That we shouldn't have to work so hard. That they can unfold in a healthy way, even if they're unexamined.The 50% divorce rate in the US suggests otherwise.Today, we're digging into the topic of romantic relationships with a true expert. Dr. Thomas Jordan is a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst in private practice in New York City. He is on the faculty of NYU’s Postdoctoral Program in Psychoanalysis, author of "Learn to Love: Guide to Healing Your Disappointing Love Life" and founder of <a href="http://LoveLifeLearningCenter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LoveLifeLearningCenter.com</a>. Dr. Jordan specializes in the treatment of unhealthy love lives and has been studying them for over 30 years.This episode hits on some truly practical, ACTIONABLE steps you can start taking TODAY to make meaningful improvements in your love life. I hope you find so much value in this powerful conversation.Additional Resources:<ol><li><a href="https://lovelifelearningcenter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LoveLifeLearningCenter.com</a></li><li><a href="https://peakmindpsychology.com/6-principles-of-meaningful-relationships-with-dr-casey-lankow-and-dr-timothy-johansson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6 Principles of Meaningful Relationships</a></li><li><a href="https://peakmindpsychology.com/how-your-attachment-style-impacts-your-relationships-with-silvy-khoucasian" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How Your Attachment Style Impacts Your Relationships</a></li></ol> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

How to Build the Love Life You Have Always Wanted

There are few things more fundamentally important than our health and wellbeing. When we have it, we take it for granted. However, when we're told there's a problem or when we aren't feeling well, it's all we can think about.Wellbeing has become even more of a focus since the pandemic because of the experiences we all had over the last 2 years. Mental health has suffered. We've neglected to take care of ourselves and chronic conditions are worsening. Yet, we see many people making professional decisions to help guard the lifestyle they had during the pandemic - particularly if it helped them make positive changes in their health and wellbeing.It's a lot to think about, so we brought in an expert.Laura Putnam, MA, author of the award-winning Workplace Wellness That Works, is CEO and founder of Motion Infusion, a leading well-being provider. Her work has been covered by MSNBC, The New York Times, FOX News, ABC News, US News &amp; World Report, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, and NPR. She is a former urban public high school teacher, international community organizer, dancer, gymnast and now a movement-builder in the world of health and well-being. With a mission to get people and organizations “in motion,” Laura is a frequent keynote speaker and has worked with a range of organizations from Fortune 500s to government agencies to academic institutes and nonprofits.I met Laura at a recent conference, and I knew I needed to get her on the show. I hope you find actionable value in this episode and begin to make healthy changes in your own life.Additional Resources:Workplace Wellness that WorksThe Link Between Self Compassion and Self CareDevelop Better Habits in 2022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are few things more fundamentally important than our health and wellbeing. When we have it, we take it for granted. However, when we're told there's a problem or when we aren't feeling well, it's all we can think about.Wellbeing has become even more of a focus since the pandemic because of the experiences we all had over the last 2 years. Mental health has suffered. We've neglected to take care of ourselves and chronic conditions are worsening. Yet, we see many people making professional decisions to help guard the lifestyle they had during the pandemic - particularly if it helped them make positive changes in their health and wellbeing.It's a lot to think about, so we brought in an expert.Laura Putnam, MA, author of the award-winning Workplace Wellness That Works, is CEO and founder of Motion Infusion, a leading well-being provider. Her work has been covered by MSNBC, The New York Times, FOX News, ABC News, US News &amp; World Report, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, and NPR. She is a former urban public high school teacher, international community organizer, dancer, gymnast and now a movement-builder in the world of health and well-being. With a mission to get people and organizations “in motion,” Laura is a frequent keynote speaker and has worked with a range of organizations from Fortune 500s to government agencies to academic institutes and nonprofits.I met Laura at a recent conference, and I knew I needed to get her on the show. I hope you find actionable value in this episode and begin to make healthy changes in your own life.Additional Resources:<ol><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Workplace-Wellness-that-Works-Organization/dp/1119055911/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1QQ5EO2TML1OE&amp;keywords=workplace+wellness+that+works&amp;qid=1654279198&amp;sprefix=workplace+wellness+that+works%2Caps%2C105&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Workplace Wellness that Works</a></li><li><a href="https://peakmindpsychology.com/the-link-between-self-compassion-and-self-care/'" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Link Between Self Compassion and Self Care</a></li><li><a href="https://peakmindpsychology.com/develop-better-habits-in-2022/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Develop Better Habits in 2022</a></li></ol> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

How to Create a Culture of Wellbeing Around Yourself

There's no denying it - the last handful of years have been very challenging. Aside from the personal adversity we've all felt in our individual lives, we've faced incredible collective adversity. The pandemic. Political divide. Crime and mass shootings. It has all been a lot to handle, and many of us have found ourselves searching for ways to move through it and cope.Thankfully, the field of psychology has a very effective tool for times like these: self-compassion. By opening up to and being mindful of our own emotional experience, by realizing that we aren't alone in the way we're feeling, and by offering ourselves kindness rather than criticism, we can help support ourselves through truly challenging times.The main audio of this episode is a replay of an impromptu self-compassion break I led the day after the mass shooting at the elementary school in Ulvalde, Texas. Quite a few people from around the world joined in community to learn how to apply this important tool during challenging times.Not everyone who wanted to join was able to (it was a very last-minute session), so this week's podcast episode is a replay of the audio of that session.In addition, there is a very valuable section at the end of this podcast about what it means to support other people through challenging times. So many times we say, "I just don't know what to say or do." And so we do nothing. The final segment of this week's podcast helps give you another perspective on those situations, and I give you some practical tips about how you can support others during painful or challenging times.Additional Resources:Fierce Self-Compassion by Kristin NeffAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There's no denying it - the last handful of years have been very challenging. Aside from the personal adversity we've all felt in our individual lives, we've faced incredible collective adversity. The pandemic. Political divide. Crime and mass shootings. It has all been a lot to handle, and many of us have found ourselves searching for ways to move through it and cope.Thankfully, the field of psychology has a very effective tool for times like these: self-compassion. By opening up to and being mindful of our own emotional experience, by realizing that we aren't alone in the way we're feeling, and by offering ourselves kindness rather than criticism, we can help support ourselves through truly challenging times.The main audio of this episode is a replay of an impromptu self-compassion break I led the day after the mass shooting at the elementary school in Ulvalde, Texas. Quite a few people from around the world joined in community to learn how to apply this important tool during challenging times.Not everyone who wanted to join was able to (it was a very last-minute session), so this week's podcast episode is a replay of the audio of that session.In addition, there is a very valuable section at the end of this podcast about what it means to support other people through challenging times. So many times we say, "I just don't know what to say or do." And so we do nothing. The final segment of this week's podcast helps give you another perspective on those situations, and I give you some practical tips about how you can support others during painful or challenging times.Additional Resources:<ol><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fierce-Self-Compassion-Harness-Kindness-Thrive/dp/006299106X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1653845417&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fierce Self-Compassion by Kristin Neff</a></li></ol> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Take a Self-Compassion Break

Amanda Blake

One of the basic principles of cognitive behavioral theory (CBT) is that our mind and our behavior (and our emotions and life experience) are strongly linked. Our body and our behavior send strong messages that tell us how to appraise a situation and how we might want to respond. Yet, we spend so much energy attempting to ignore it. We focus instead on being "rational," or "logical." We believe emotions are "irrational" and shouldn't be trusted.Today, we're debunking that.Today we're speaking with Dr. Amanda Blake. Dr. Blake is the author of the award-winning book Your Body Is Your Brain, and creator of the Body = Brain course on the neurobiology of experiential leadership learning. In addition to teaching about the art and science of embodiment, she works with progressive leaders worldwide to help them become their best self, enjoy life more, and make a bigger contribution. Once an internationally competitive athlete, Mandy is skilled at cultivating high performance in herself and others. She is a Master Somatic Leadership Coach, holds a degree in Human Biology from Stanford University, and is both a Fetzer Scholar and a Research Fellow at the Fowler Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit. The goal of today's episode is to help you learn how to tap into another form of insight, the insight in your body, to help you make some of your most difficult important decisions.Additional Resources:Stress to Serenity Centering ChallengeEpisode with my personal coach, Shannon SchottlerUsing Micro Behaviors to Combat AnxietyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of the basic principles of cognitive behavioral theory (CBT) is that our mind and our behavior (and our emotions and life experience) are strongly linked. Our body and our behavior send strong messages that tell us how to appraise a situation and how we might want to respond. Yet, we spend so much energy attempting to ignore it. We focus instead on being "rational," or "logical." We believe emotions are "irrational" and shouldn't be trusted.Today, we're debunking that.Today we're speaking with Dr. Amanda Blake. Dr. Blake is the author of the award-winning book Your Body Is Your Brain, and creator of the Body = Brain course on the neurobiology of experiential leadership learning. In addition to teaching about the art and science of embodiment, she works with progressive leaders worldwide to help them become their best self, enjoy life more, and make a bigger contribution. Once an internationally competitive athlete, Mandy is skilled at cultivating high performance in herself and others. She is a Master Somatic Leadership Coach, holds a degree in Human Biology from Stanford University, and is both a Fetzer Scholar and a Research Fellow at the Fowler Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit. The goal of today's episode is to help you learn how to tap into another form of insight, the insight in your body, to help you make some of your most difficult important decisions.Additional Resources:<ol><li><a href="https://embright.org/centering-challenge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stress to Serenity Centering Challenge</a></li><li><a href="https://www.peakmindpsychology.com/blog/0136" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode with my personal coach, Shannon Schottler</a></li><li><a href="https://www.peakmindpsychology.com/blog/0341-using-micro-behaviors-to-reduce-anxiety" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Using Micro Behaviors to Combat Anxiety</a></li></ol> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Your Body is Your Brain with Amanda Blake

In light of recent events in Texas and across the U.S., I am offering a free self-compassion break today at 2:30 pm CT. No registration necessary. Simply click the link below to join. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81847216706Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In light of recent events in Texas and across the U.S., I am offering a free self-compassion break today at 2:30 pm CT. No registration necessary. Simply click the link below to join. <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81847216706" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81847216706</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Free Self-Compassion Break TODAY 5/25 (Link in episode description)

Michael Rucker

Did you know that research tells us that we all should strive to get TWO HOURS of enjoyable leisure activity EVERY SINGLE DAY?! When I heard that statistic, I was shocked!We focus so intently on performance, optimization, and striving. We focus on how much we can get done and how to increase that amount. And we forget that life is meant to be fun as well.This week we're speaking with Dr. Mike Rucker. He is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association who has been academically published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness.Additional Resources:Episode 0143: Dr. Steven HayesThe Happiness TrapConnect with MichaelPre-order The Fun HabitAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Did you know that research tells us that we all should strive to get TWO HOURS of enjoyable leisure activity EVERY SINGLE DAY?! When I heard that statistic, I was shocked!We focus so intently on performance, optimization, and striving. We focus on how much we can get done and how to increase that amount. And we forget that life is meant to be fun as well.This week we're speaking with Dr. Mike Rucker. He is an organizational psychologist and charter member of the International Positive Psychology Association who has been academically published in the International Journal of Workplace Health Management and Nutrition Research. His ideas about fun and health have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Vox, Thrive Global, mindbodygreen, and more. He currently serves as a senior leader at Active Wellness.Additional Resources:<ol><li><a href="https://www.peakmindpsychology.com/blog/0143" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 0143: Dr. Steven Hayes</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?gclid=CjwKCAjwjtOTBhAvEiwASG4bCF1av8hrujSuYu_GvwYeg1vSO338vmtjCTAmp8OnQ7Up2kqPaUb3kRoCQmoQAvD_BwE&amp;hvadid=241598533579&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9019572&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=17683122320311777794&amp;hvtargid=kwd-17001149024&amp;hydadcr=15523_10340803&amp;k=the+happiness+trap+book&amp;ref=pd_sl_1cn7ywytaf_e&amp;tag=googhydr-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Happiness Trap</a></li><li><a href="https://MichaelRucker.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connect with Michael</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Fun-Habit-Disciplined-Pursuit-Wonder-ebook/dp/B09JPGPNQL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pre-order The Fun Habit</a></li></ol> Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The FUN Habit with Michael Rucker

More and more, people are seeing the benefits of building resilience, building confidence, building mental toughness and flexibility, and moving past fear and anxiety in their lives. April Seifert, Ph.D., hosts this powerful podcast that will help you build psychological strength through interviews and information from some of the world's leading experts in the fields of Psychology and Life Design. It's time to go beyond merely surviving. It's time to thrive! This podcast is brought to you by Peak Mind: The Center for Psychological Strength.

April provides insights that are easy to understand! Peak Mind has incredible variety of resources available to individuals. The mission of making your mental toughness as important as the other aspects of our lives that we train is exactly what we need!

Incredible

A very great and insightful podcast with very interesting and informative guests.

Great Podcast!

Building Psychological Strength

Lydia Slaby

This week’s episode is POWERFUL. This week, you are going to meet Lydia Slaby. Lydia is an advocate, speaker, and writer focused on empowering people, communities, and organizations faced with daunting change. She is also the author of the brand new book, “Wait, It Gets Worse.” In this book, she shares her story of battling non-Hodgkins lymphoma and the clarity and life lessons she gained from that experience. You are not going to want to miss these amazing conversations:   The importance of knowing what is and isn’t important to you, and the simplicity it brings to your intentional decisions about how to spend your time and who to spend it with.   What radical responsibility looks like when you’re battling cancer. Does it still apply?   The importance of nurturing your body, mind, and soul.   How we all can approach life in a more intentional, straight-forward way.   This is such an impactful episode, and I can’t wait for you to meet Lydia. It’s time to live like your lives depend on it, friends, because they do! PSSST! I'm hosting an absolutely FREE webinar called "Setting Value Based Boundaries" in partnership with my incredible friend Leslie Forde of the blog Mom's Hierarchy of Needs. If you're in need of a few boundaries in your life, you won't want to miss it. Visit www.aprilseifert.com/webinar to register!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week’s episode is POWERFUL. This week, you are going to meet Lydia Slaby. Lydia is an advocate, speaker, and writer focused on empowering people, communities, and organizations faced with daunting change. She is also the author of the brand new book, “Wait, It Gets Worse.” In this book, she shares her story of battling non-Hodgkins lymphoma and the clarity and life lessons she gained from that experience. You are not going to want to miss these amazing conversations: <ul> <li> The importance of knowing what is and isn’t important to you, and the simplicity it brings to your intentional decisions about how to spend your time and who to spend it with. </li> <li> What radical responsibility looks like when you’re battling cancer. Does it still apply? </li> <li> The importance of nurturing your body, mind, and soul. </li> <li> How we all can approach life in a more intentional, straight-forward way. </li> </ul> This is such an impactful episode, and I can’t wait for you to meet Lydia. It’s time to live like your lives depend on it, friends, because they do! PSSST! I'm hosting an absolutely FREE webinar called "Setting Value Based Boundaries" in partnership with my incredible friend Leslie Forde of the blog Mom's Hierarchy of Needs. If you're in need of a few boundaries in your life, you won't want to miss it. Visit <a href="http://www.aprilseifert.com/webinar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.aprilseifert.com/webinar</a> to register!Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

0107 | Wait, It Gets Worse with Lydia Slaby

I’m holding my very first set of webinars during the first 2 weeks of January!! Just in time for the new year! During this webinar, I’ll guide you through a life design exercise that combines the powerful fields of psychology and human-centered design. When applied to your own life, the techniques I have been developing can help you gain clarity on the areas of your life that you want to change and begin to steer your life into alignment with who you truly are. I have kept this information and these techniques bottled up for way too long, and I am so excited to share them with you! Stop over to aprilseifert.com/webinar to register! The hard truth is that you don’t have the luxury of time to waste. When I was in graduate school, I was doing just that. Going through the motions. It all changed one day. After having lost my dad to cancer and having battled the blindness and paralysis of multiple sclerosis, I asked myself an important question. What would my dad give for the day I just wasted? What would I have given (when I was blind and paralyzed) for the day that I just wasted? I began living with intention, urgency, passion, and joy. I began living by design, not default. I want the same for you. How joyful and aligned does your day to day life feel? Do you feel driven and passionate? Do you feel truly alive like you are actively and intentionally participating in your own life? Or, are you sort of going through the motions? Are you working for the weekend, going to work, coming home, and passively letting life happen to you? Remember. You’re either living by design, or living by default. You choose. Join me, and I’ll teach you the techniques that you can use to live like your life depends on it. Because it does.  Stop over to aprilseifert.com/webinar to register!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I’m holding my very first set of webinars during the first 2 weeks of January!! Just in time for the new year! During this webinar, I’ll guide you through a life design exercise that combines the powerful fields of psychology and human-centered design. When applied to your own life, the techniques I have been developing can help you gain clarity on the areas of your life that you want to change and begin to steer your life into alignment with who you truly are. I have kept this information and these techniques bottled up for way too long, and I am so excited to share them with you! Stop over to <a href="https://www.aprilseifert.com/webinar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">aprilseifert.com/webinar</a> to register! The hard truth is that you don’t have the luxury of time to waste. When I was in graduate school, I was doing just that. Going through the motions. It all changed one day. After having lost my dad to cancer and having battled the blindness and paralysis of multiple sclerosis, I asked myself an important question. What would my dad give for the day I just wasted? What would I have given (when I was blind and paralyzed) for the day that I just wasted? I began living with intention, urgency, passion, and joy. I began living by design, not default. I want the same for you. How joyful and aligned does your day to day life feel? Do you feel driven and passionate? Do you feel truly alive like you are actively and intentionally participating in your own life? Or, are you sort of going through the motions? Are you working for the weekend, going to work, coming home, and passively letting life happen to you? Remember. You’re either living by design, or living by default. You choose. Join me, and I’ll teach you the techniques that you can use to live like your life depends on it. Because it does.  Stop over to <a href="https://www.aprilseifert.com/webinar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">aprilseifert.com/webinar</a> to register!Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

0093 | BONUS: THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!

Emyrald Sinclaire

When I first met the man who would eventually become my husband, I did something I had never done before.... I was myself. As in, my WHOLE self. Yup, I let him see me for exactly who I was. I didn't worry about trying to impress him, say the right thing, wait the right number of days before calling, or texting just the right, flirty message. I was just....myself. And guess what, he dug it! He liked me for ME! And that relationship turned into something better than I could have ever imagined.  This week on the podcast, we're focusing on the importance of falling in love with yourself, being 100% authentic, and the way it can impact your romantic relationships. Emyrald Sinclaire is an acclaimed inspirational speaker, love and relationship coach, and author. She helps her clients learn to love themselves first, manifest more joy in their lives, and authentically attract the exact right romantic partner into their lives.  During our conversation we touched on:  The importance of authenticity in attracting the right romantic partner. The fact that your brain is "wired to win," meaning it will help you achieve any goal you set for yourself. Beliefs are not truth. Beliefs are something we manufacture, and we can choose to create new beliefs to create new and better outcomes for yourself.  I can't wait for you to meet Emyrald Sinclaire! Sign up at www.aprilseifert.com to get instant access to April's Life Blueprinting tool! Gain clarity on the areas of your life that are most in need of improvement and start to make changes to design your best, most joyous life!  Leave me a rating or a review on iTunes by clicking here!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When I first met the man who would eventually become my husband, I did something I had never done before.... I was myself. As in, my WHOLE self. Yup, I let him see me for exactly who I was. I didn't worry about trying to impress him, say the right thing, wait the right number of days before calling, or texting just the right, flirty message. I was just....myself. And guess what, he dug it! He liked me for ME! And that relationship turned into something better than I could have ever imagined.  This week on the podcast, we're focusing on the importance of falling in love with yourself, being 100% authentic, and the way it can impact your romantic relationships. Emyrald Sinclaire is an acclaimed inspirational speaker, love and relationship coach, and author. She helps her clients learn to love themselves first, manifest more joy in their lives, and authentically attract the exact right romantic partner into their lives.  During our conversation we touched on: <ul> <li>The importance of authenticity in attracting the right romantic partner.</li> <li>The fact that your brain is "wired to win," meaning it will help you achieve any goal you set for yourself.</li> <li>Beliefs are not truth. Beliefs are something we manufacture, and we can choose to create new beliefs to create new and better outcomes for yourself.</li> </ul> I can't wait for you to meet Emyrald Sinclaire! Sign up at <a href="http://www.aprilseifert.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.aprilseifert.com</a> to get instant access to April's Life Blueprinting tool! Gain clarity on the areas of your life that are most in need of improvement and start to make changes to design your best, most joyous life! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/women-inspired-weekly-interviews-some-worlds-most-inspiring/id1182817399?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Leave me a rating or a review on iTunes by clicking here!</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

0076 | Love Yourself First with Emyrald Sinclaire

As I look back on the last 5-10 years of my life, I am amazed at how much my life has changed. These days my life feels so aligned. I feel in control, and I know that I have the power to influence the way that I spend my time. I feel more self confident, present, and centered than I ever have before. I credit 2 things to helping me get here:  Life design Personal development  I began to make intentional decisions and subtle changes that shifted the trajectory of my life until it fell in line with my true personality and my goals and values. I also dove head-first into the personal development literature and began applying what I was learning.  The change is almost unbelievable.  This week, you're going to meet a woman who is helping other people experience the type of shift that I have gone through, and she's doing it via a monthly self love subscription box. Sharon Podobnik is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, executive leadership coach, and professor. She is the founder of Go Love Yourself, a company that offers subscription boxes designed to help people along their personal development journey. I can't even tell you how inspired I was by my conversation with Sharon. She truly takes an intentional life design approach to her own life, and she is so passionate about helping other people do the same. I know you are going to get so much value out of this incredible interview. I can't wait for you to meet Sharon Podobnik! Sign up at www.aprilseifert.com to get instant access to April's Life Blueprinting tool! Gain clarity on the areas of your life that are most in need of improvement and start to make changes to design your best, most joyous life!  Leave me a rating or a review on iTunes by clicking here!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As I look back on the last 5-10 years of my life, I am amazed at how much my life has changed. These days my life feels so aligned. I feel in control, and I know that I have the power to influence the way that I spend my time. I feel more self confident, present, and centered than I ever have before. I credit 2 things to helping me get here: <ol> <li>Life design</li> <li>Personal development</li> </ol> I began to make intentional decisions and subtle changes that shifted the trajectory of my life until it fell in line with my true personality and my goals and values. I also dove head-first into the personal development literature and began applying what I was learning.  The change is almost unbelievable.  This week, you're going to meet a woman who is helping other people experience the type of shift that I have gone through, and she's doing it via a monthly self love subscription box. Sharon Podobnik is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, executive leadership coach, and professor. She is the founder of Go Love Yourself, a company that offers subscription boxes designed to help people along their personal development journey. I can't even tell you how inspired I was by my conversation with Sharon. She truly takes an intentional life design approach to her own life, and she is so passionate about helping other people do the same. I know you are going to get so much value out of this incredible interview. I can't wait for you to meet Sharon Podobnik! Sign up at <a href="http://www.aprilseifert.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.aprilseifert.com</a> to get instant access to April's Life Blueprinting tool! Gain clarity on the areas of your life that are most in need of improvement and start to make changes to design your best, most joyous life! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/women-inspired-weekly-interviews-some-worlds-most-inspiring/id1182817399?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Leave me a rating or a review on iTunes by clicking here!</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

0077 | Wake Up and Go Love Yourself with Sharon Podobnik

Lee Hersh

On Monday I released a podcast episode urging you to take immediate action on your big goals, even if you don't feel ready, and even if you don't know what you're doing. Did you take my advice? Have you started? Want another example to inspire you? In today's episode, you'll meet Lee Hersh, a woman who did just that. In fact, Lee began her blog, Fit Foodie Finds as a passion project 8 years ago, without the slightest idea of how to create blog. Not only did her passion project help her recognize and heal from her own eating disorder, but it grew into a massively successful, full-time business!  Today, Fit Foodie Finds is a lifestyle content blog featuring healthy recipes, travel tips, and exercise programs, all with an eye toward helping people cultivate an enjoyable, balanced, healthy lifestyle. And, Lee herself has grown into a true social media influencer. Her Instagram account boasts over 134,000 followers! We had an amazingly fun conversation! I feel like we hit all the bases, including:  How she started her passion project before she was ready and before she knew exactly what to do, and why you should too! Why she doesn't plan too far into the future, and what she does instead. What it means to be open, authentic, and vulnerable on social media...instead of curating our best moments (#nofilter). The fact that you only live once, and finding a career that you enjoy is so critically important!  There is so much value in this episode, and I know you are going to love to get to know Lee Hersh! Sign up at www.aprilseifert.com to get instant access to April's Life Blueprinting tool! Gain clarity on the areas of your life that are most in need of improvement and start to make changes to design your best, most joyous life!  Leave me a rating or a review on iTunes by clicking here!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On Monday I released <a href="https://www.aprilseifert.com/podcast/0056" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a podcast episode urging you to take immediate action</a> on your big goals, even if you don't feel ready, and even if you don't know what you're doing. Did you take my advice? Have you started? Want another example to inspire you? In today's episode, you'll meet Lee Hersh, a woman who did just that. In fact, Lee began her blog, <a href="https://fitfoodiefinds.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fit Foodie Finds</a> as a passion project 8 years ago, without the slightest idea of how to create blog. Not only did her passion project help her recognize and heal from her own eating disorder, but it grew into a massively successful, full-time business!  Today, Fit Foodie Finds is a lifestyle content blog featuring healthy recipes, travel tips, and exercise programs, all with an eye toward helping people cultivate an enjoyable, balanced, healthy lifestyle. And, Lee herself has grown into a true social media influencer. Her Instagram account boasts over 134,000 followers! We had an amazingly fun conversation! I feel like we hit all the bases, including: <ul> <li>How she started her passion project before she was ready and before she knew exactly what to do, and why you should too!</li> <li>Why she doesn't plan too far into the future, and what she does instead.</li> <li>What it means to be open, authentic, and vulnerable on social media...instead of curating our best moments (#nofilter).</li> <li>The fact that you only live once, and finding a career that you enjoy is so critically important!</li> </ul> There is so much value in this episode, and I know you are going to love to get to know Lee Hersh! Sign up at <a href="http://www.aprilseifert.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.aprilseifert.com</a> to get instant access to April's Life Blueprinting tool! Gain clarity on the areas of your life that are most in need of improvement and start to make changes to design your best, most joyous life! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/women-inspired-weekly-interviews-some-worlds-most-inspiring/id1182817399?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Leave me a rating or a review on iTunes by clicking here!</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

0057 | Lee Hersh | From Passion Project to Healing to Success!

Patricia Lohan

Have you ever found that the environment you're in can impact your energy level, mood, and motivation? In one setting, you might feel sluggish and struggle to get moving, but in another setting, you might feel energized and happy. This week, you will meet Patricia Lohan. She works with women to accelerate success in their lives by making their homes magnetic to their dreams, love, money and success. Patricia helps women accelerate success through creating powerful environments. She shows you what they don’t teach in school, what lies between the lines, your top secret tool for success. She is a Feng Shui expert, a healer and passionate female entrepreneur who has shaped her dream life living in Bali with her husband.  She is has seen first hand the power of the mind, surroundings and inner healing, clearing and aligning everything so it works holistically. An incredibly spiritual person but also highly practical too. She loves entrepreneurship with 15 years of experience running and growing three successful start ups of her own. I can't wait for you to meet Patricia Lohan! Sign up at www.aprilseifert.com to get instant access to April's Life Blueprinting tool! Gain clarity on the areas of your life that are most in need of improvement and start to make changes to design your best, most joyous life!  Leave me a rating or a review on iTunes by clicking here!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Have you ever found that the environment you're in can impact your energy level, mood, and motivation? In one setting, you might feel sluggish and struggle to get moving, but in another setting, you might feel energized and happy. This week, you will meet Patricia Lohan. She works with women to accelerate success in their lives by making their homes magnetic to their dreams, love, money and success. Patricia helps women accelerate success through creating powerful environments. She shows you what they don’t teach in school, what lies between the lines, your top secret tool for success. She is a Feng Shui expert, a healer and passionate female entrepreneur who has shaped her dream life living in Bali with her husband. She is has seen first hand the power of the mind, surroundings and inner healing, clearing and aligning everything so it works holistically. An incredibly spiritual person but also highly practical too. She loves entrepreneurship with 15 years of experience running and growing three successful start ups of her own. I can't wait for you to meet Patricia Lohan! Sign up at <a href="http://www.aprilseifert.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.aprilseifert.com</a> to get instant access to April's Life Blueprinting tool! Gain clarity on the areas of your life that are most in need of improvement and start to make changes to design your best, most joyous life! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/women-inspired-weekly-interviews-some-worlds-most-inspiring/id1182817399?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Leave me a rating or a review on iTunes by clicking here!</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

0049 | Patricia Lohan | Use Feng Shui to Support Your Goals

Kerstin Martin

Be honest, when you think about your current job, is it fulfilling? Does it light you up? Is it aligned with your goals, passions, talents, and strengths? Do you like going to work on Monday morning? If you’ve answered ‘no’ to at least one of those questions, you’re not alone. The majority of Americans are not engaged at their jobs. Essentially, they’re phoning it in. Slogging it out until Friday comes and they can have a little fun and freedom. What if I told you that it didn’t have to be that way?! That is exactly what we’re talking about on this week’s episode! The road toward a job and a life that you love involves making intentional, informed choices. Trying jobs that might work for you &amp; quitting ones that don’t. Constant testing, learning, and adjustment is what can eventually align your work (and your life) around your goals, passions, talents, and strengths. This is intentional life design, and it is the focus of our episode this week!! This week, we’re chatting with Kerstin Martin, a flight attendant turned web developer. She is a self-proclaimed ‘gypsy’ who floated from job to job with the belief that her true passion was out there for her to find. At the age of 52, she found it. She started her company doing web design on the SquareSpace platform, and she hasn’t looked back. This week’s episode is a beautiful lesson in life design and proof that it is never too late to create a life you love! Sign up at www.aprilseifert.com to get instant access to April's Life Blueprinting tool! Gain clarity on the areas of your life that are most in need of improvement and start to make changes to design your best, most joyous life!  Leave me a rating or a review on iTunes by clicking here!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Be honest, when you think about your current job, is it fulfilling? Does it light you up? Is it aligned with your goals, passions, talents, and strengths? Do you like going to work on Monday morning? If you’ve answered ‘no’ to at least one of those questions, you’re not alone. The <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/why-so-many-americans-hate-their-jobs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">majority of Americans are not engaged at their jobs</a>. Essentially, they’re phoning it in. Slogging it out until Friday comes and they can have a little fun and freedom. What if I told you that it didn’t have to be that way?! That is exactly what we’re talking about on this week’s episode! The road toward a job and a life that you love involves making intentional, informed choices. Trying jobs that might work for you &amp; quitting ones that don’t. Constant testing, learning, and adjustment is what can eventually align your work (and your life) around your goals, passions, talents, and strengths. This is intentional life design, and it is the focus of our episode this week!! This week, we’re chatting with Kerstin Martin, a flight attendant turned web developer. She is a self-proclaimed ‘gypsy’ who floated from job to job with the belief that her true passion was out there for her to find. At the age of 52, she found it. She started her company doing web design on the SquareSpace platform, and she hasn’t looked back. This week’s episode is a beautiful lesson in life design and proof that it is never too late to create a life you love! Sign up at <a href="http://www.aprilseifert.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.aprilseifert.com</a> to get instant access to April's Life Blueprinting tool! Gain clarity on the areas of your life that are most in need of improvement and start to make changes to design your best, most joyous life! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/women-inspired-weekly-interviews-some-worlds-most-inspiring/id1182817399?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Leave me a rating or a review on iTunes by clicking here!</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

0081 | It’s Never Too Late to Build a Life You Love with Kerstin Martin

Sean Webb

You’ve heard me say it a million times. Your mind can be your most valuable asset or your biggest liability.   This week, we’re diving into the fundamental mechanisms that set us up to go in either of those directions with one of the world’s leading experts on mind-hacking.   This week, we’re talking to Sean Webb, author of the book “Mind-Hacking Happiness” and an expert in the tools and techniques that teach us how to create our best life experience by building the psychological strength we need to move through life.   Over the last 20 years, Sean has become one of the world’s leading experts in how the human mind works, particularly in the area of human emotions. His work is used by universities, companies, and the Navy SEALS to teach emotional intelligence, and his discoveries have proved so effective, that his work is currently being turned into programs to address addiction management and the mitigation of PTSD after early amazing successes within those applications.  In this episode, we talk about:   The 2 different types of happiness and the role they both play in our overall life experience.   The adaptive role that our sense of self plays in our life.  What meta-awareness is &amp; how you can use it to help you hack your mind and notice when it’s working in your favor and when it’s not.  What the equation of emotion is and how it impacts our emotional state from moment to moment and situation to situation.    You won’t want to miss Sean’s actionable tips at the end of this episode. They. Will. Change. Your. Life.   I’ll warn you, this episode goes a bit off the rails. I can’t tell you how thrilling it is to speak with someone whose mission is so aligned with ours at Peak Mind, and we’re thrilled to partner with Sean Webb for this episode. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

You’ve heard me say it a million times. Your mind can be your most valuable asset or your biggest liability.  This week, we’re diving into the fundamental mechanisms that set us up to go in either of those directions with one of the world’s leading experts on mind-hacking.   This week, we’re talking to <a href="https://mindhackinghappiness.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sean Webb</a>, author of the book “Mind-Hacking Happiness” and an expert in the tools and techniques that teach us how to create our best life experience by building the psychological strength we need to move through life.   Over the last 20 years, Sean has become one of the world’s leading experts in how the human mind works, particularly in the area of human emotions. His work is used by universities, companies, and the Navy SEALS to teach emotional intelligence, and his discoveries have proved so effective, that his work is currently being turned into programs to address addiction management and the mitigation of PTSD after early amazing successes within those applications.  In this episode, we talk about:  <ul> <li>The 2 different types of happiness and the role they both play in our overall life experience.  </li> <li>The adaptive role that our sense of self plays in our life. </li> <li>What meta-awareness is &amp; how you can use it to help you hack your mind and notice when it’s working in your favor and when it’s not. </li> <li>What the equation of emotion is and how it impacts our emotional state from moment to moment and situation to situation. </li> </ul>  You won’t want to miss Sean’s actionable tips at the end of this episode. They. Will. Change. Your. Life.   I’ll warn you, this episode goes a bit off the rails. I can’t tell you how thrilling it is to speak with someone whose mission is so aligned with ours at Peak Mind, and we’re thrilled to partner with Sean Webb for this episode. Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

0159 | Mind-Hacking Happiness with Sean Webb

Alyssa Labrecque

Isn't it funny how we don't think twice about helping someone else, but we so frequently put our needs on the back-burner? Whenever you fly to go somewhere, they always tell you to put your own oxygen mask on before assisting others, yet so few of us actually put that idea into practice in our lives. This week, you're going to meet a woman who learned to heal herself while she was trying to help heal her sister.  Alyssa Labrecque is a Nutritionist and owner of Soul Food Nutritionista. With a strong family history of irritable bowel disease and years of thinking her constipation, fatigue and extra weight were "normal", Alyssa went on a mission to stop dragging herself through the day and to transform her body by learning how to love and trust her guts! After healing herself from an abusive relationship, she intimately experienced the close link between our emotions and our physiological symptoms. This link is an important part of the work she does today.  Today, she is helping people to banish the gas, and ending the diarrhea and constipation so they can fit in their clothes, feel normal and start living their life again. Sign up at www.aprilseifert.com to get instant access to April's Life Blueprinting tool! Gain clarity on the areas of your life that are most in need of improvement and start to make changes to design your best, most joyous life!  Leave me a rating or a review on iTunes by clicking here!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Isn't it funny how we don't think twice about helping someone else, but we so frequently put our needs on the back-burner? Whenever you fly to go somewhere, they always tell you to put your own oxygen mask on before assisting others, yet so few of us actually put that idea into practice in our lives. This week, you're going to meet a woman who learned to heal herself while she was trying to help heal her sister.  Alyssa Labrecque is a Nutritionist and owner of <a href="http://www.soulfoodnutritionista.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soul Food Nutritionista</a>. With a strong family history of irritable bowel disease and years of thinking her constipation, fatigue and extra weight were "normal", Alyssa went on a mission to stop dragging herself through the day and to transform her body by learning how to love and trust her guts! After healing herself from an abusive relationship, she intimately experienced the close link between our emotions and our physiological symptoms. This link is an important part of the work she does today.  Today, she is helping people to banish the gas, and ending the diarrhea and constipation so they can fit in their clothes, feel normal and start living their life again. Sign up at <a href="http://www.aprilseifert.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.aprilseifert.com</a> to get instant access to April's Life Blueprinting tool! Gain clarity on the areas of your life that are most in need of improvement and start to make changes to design your best, most joyous life! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/women-inspired-weekly-interviews-some-worlds-most-inspiring/id1182817399?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Leave me a rating or a review on iTunes by clicking here!</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

0061 | Alyssa Labrecque | Learning to Trust Your Gut

This is a really neat week on the podcast. We're essentially clearing up some misconceptions this week. As yoga and meditation have become more mainstream, we've lost a bit of the impact that these practices can have. We all know that yoga can make you more flexible, but what about the impact it can have as a mind-clearing tool to set you up for a more successful meditation practice?  We're diving deep into these topics today, as well as the topics of visioning and life design. I couldn't be more excited! Today you'll meet Megan Betterman. Megan is a digital marketing leader within the Web &amp; Mobile team at a large healthcare company. She is also a wellness consultant, yoga instructor and certified Gyrotonic trainer. She combines movement, meditation and visioning into impactful programs and experiences to encourage deep reflection and self-discovery. Megan earned a Master of Business Administration from St. Catherine University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of St. Thomas. She spends her free time on her own health and wellness adventure, traveling the world and playing in nature. Relevant Links:  meganbetterman.com/wellness Insight Timer (meditation app)  Well-Designed Life (book) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is a really neat week on the podcast. We're essentially clearing up some misconceptions this week. As yoga and meditation have become more mainstream, we've lost a bit of the impact that these practices can have. We all know that yoga can make you more flexible, but what about the impact it can have as a mind-clearing tool to set you up for a more successful meditation practice?  We're diving deep into these topics today, as well as the topics of visioning and life design. I couldn't be more excited! Today you'll meet Megan Betterman. Megan is a digital marketing leader within the Web &amp; Mobile team at a large healthcare company. She is also a wellness consultant, yoga instructor and certified Gyrotonic trainer. She combines movement, meditation and visioning into impactful programs and experiences to encourage deep reflection and self-discovery. Megan earned a Master of Business Administration from St. Catherine University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of St. Thomas. She spends her free time on her own health and wellness adventure, traveling the world and playing in nature. <h2>Relevant Links:</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.meganbetterman.com/wellness" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">meganbetterman.com/wellness</a></li> <li><a href="https://insighttimer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Insight Timer (meditation app)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Well-Designed-Life-Thinking-Purposeful/dp/0996734570/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=well+designed+life&amp;qid=1571827745&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Well-Designed Life (book)</a></li> </ul>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

0145 | Moving Toward a Better Vision for Your Life with Megan Betterman

Why is it that everything that's healthy for us is portrayed as a "punishment" (exercise) or as some form of deprivation (healthy food)? Think about it! In this model, if you're "doing it right" you're walking around as a deprived, punished person. Who wants that?! That being said, we all know how important it is to live a healthy lifestyle.  The answer: balance. This week, you're going to meet Jaime Morocco, founder of Soul Powered Wellness. We have an amazing discussion about why Jaime is so passionate about helping people achieve a balanced state of wellbeing. Hang out until the end of the episode for a powerful take-away about the importance of loving yourself first in order to gain the passion and motivation to cultivate a healthy lifestyle.  I can't wait for you to meet Jaime Morocco! Sign up at www.aprilseifert.com to get instant access to April's Life Blueprinting tool! Gain clarity on the areas of your life that are most in need of improvement and start to make changes to design your best, most joyous life!  Leave me a rating or a review on iTunes by clicking here!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Why is it that everything that's healthy for us is portrayed as a "punishment" (exercise) or as some form of deprivation (healthy food)? Think about it! In this model, if you're "doing it right" you're walking around as a deprived, punished person. Who wants that?! That being said, we all know how important it is to live a healthy lifestyle.  The answer: balance. This week, you're going to meet Jaime Morocco, founder of <a href="http://www.jaimemorocco.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soul Powered Wellness</a>. We have an amazing discussion about why Jaime is so passionate about helping people achieve a balanced state of wellbeing. Hang out until the end of the episode for a powerful take-away about the importance of loving yourself first in order to gain the passion and motivation to cultivate a healthy lifestyle.  I can't wait for you to meet Jaime Morocco! Sign up at <a href="http://www.aprilseifert.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.aprilseifert.com</a> to get instant access to April's Life Blueprinting tool! Gain clarity on the areas of your life that are most in need of improvement and start to make changes to design your best, most joyous life! <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/women-inspired-weekly-interviews-some-worlds-most-inspiring/id1182817399?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Leave me a rating or a review on iTunes by clicking here!</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

0055 | A Dose of Soul Powered Wellness

Eva Payne

When was the last time you were immersed in your work, a task, a hobby, a something, and time seemed to stand still? You know that feeling. The feeling of FLOW, when you feel like you could do something forever, simply because it brings you so much joy.This week, you’re going to meet a woman who went on an intentional quest to find FLOW, and now she’s sharing what she learned with the world in her new book:Kindle Your FlowEva Payne is the founder of Project Kindle, a non-profit organization that supports kids who are infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS. After building that organization, she found herself at a crossroads when her marriage ended.She began searching for the next chapter of her career that would look and feel as joyful as she felt when she was building Project Kindle.That’s when the idea for Color Flow Life came to her, and she has been running with it ever since.In Eva’s interview, we talk about how important it is to SOCIETY for all of us to live in a state of flow as often as possible and how we need to give ourselves permission to be completely authentic.We talked about how dangerous it can be to create a fake persona on social media and the psychological impact that can have.Finally, Eva shares with us practical tips that we can all use to cultivate our own sense of flow in our lives.I can’t wait for you to meet Eva Payne!Life Design Lab enrollment is OPEN!I’m thrilled to announce that I’m accepting enrollments into the Life Design Lab! It is a 6-week live, online program where I’ll teach you a powerful Life Design framework that you can use to create the life YOU want to be living! Click here for more info!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When was the last time you were immersed in your work, a task, a hobby, a something, and time seemed to stand still? You know that feeling. The feeling of FLOW, when you feel like you could do something forever, simply because it brings you so much joy.This week, you’re going to meet a woman who went on an intentional quest to find FLOW, and now she’s sharing what she learned with the world in her new book:Kindle Your FlowEva Payne is the founder of Project Kindle, a non-profit organization that supports kids who are infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS. After building that organization, she found herself at a crossroads when her marriage ended.She began searching for the next chapter of her career that would look and feel as joyful as she felt when she was building Project Kindle.That’s when the idea for Color Flow Life came to her, and she has been running with it ever since.In Eva’s interview, we talk about how important it is to SOCIETY for all of us to live in a state of flow as often as possible and how we need to give ourselves permission to be completely authentic.We talked about how dangerous it can be to create a fake persona on social media and the psychological impact that can have.Finally, Eva shares with us practical tips that we can all use to cultivate our own sense of flow in our lives.I can’t wait for you to meet Eva Payne!<h2>Life Design Lab enrollment is OPEN!</h2>I’m thrilled to announce that I’m accepting enrollments into the Life Design Lab! It is a 6-week live, online program where I’ll teach you a powerful Life Design framework that you can use to create the life YOU want to be living! <a href="https://www.aprilseifert.com/life-design-lab" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for more info!</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

0099 | LOVE: Live Open, Value Everything with Eva Payne

Ashley Smith

Pop quiz: Tell me the things people should be doing to keep their bodies strong and help them avoid illness and injury! You got it: Exercise, sleep, diet, water Now, what about the things you should be doing to keep you mind strong? What are the things you should be doing to cultivate psychological strength so you have the mental resilience to weather the ups and downs of life? That’s harder, isn’t it? Well, as it turns out, the fields of Psychology and Design Thinking are brimming with evidence-based tools and techniques that can help you build the psychological strength and life alignment that will help you THRIVE in your life! But, until now, those tools have really only been available in academic journals or behind the doors of therapists’ offices. I’m thrilled to announce a new partnership with my friend Ashley Smith! Together, we have created Peak Mind: The Center for Psychological Strength, and in this episode, we’ll tell you all about it. In this episode, you’ll learn:   What psychological strength is and why it’s important to cultivate it   Why our brains can be our best asset or biggest barrier   How you can start building your own psychological strength through a membership in Peak Mind.   This project has been in the works for over a year, and we truly believe that we’re bringing something innovative, meaningful, valuable, and powerful to the market. We’d love for you to join us! Wanna learn more? We’re offering a FREE 4-part Achieve Your Peak video series. Sign up now - the doors won’t be open for long! www.peakmindpsychology/webinarAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pop quiz: Tell me the things people should be doing to keep their bodies strong and help them avoid illness and injury! You got it: Exercise, sleep, diet, water Now, what about the things you should be doing to keep you mind strong? What are the things you should be doing to cultivate <a href="https://www.peakmindpsychology.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">psychological strength</a> so you have the mental resilience to weather the ups and downs of life? That’s harder, isn’t it? Well, as it turns out, the fields of Psychology and Design Thinking are brimming with evidence-based tools and techniques that can help you build the psychological strength and life alignment that will help you <a href="https://www.peakmindpsychology.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">THRIVE</a> in your life! But, until now, those tools have really only been available in academic journals or behind the doors of therapists’ offices. I’m thrilled to announce a new partnership with my friend Ashley Smith! Together, we have created <a href="https://www.peakmindpsychology.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peak Mind: The Center for Psychological Strength</a>, and in this episode, we’ll tell you all about it. In this episode, you’ll learn: <ul> <li> What psychological strength is and why it’s important to cultivate it </li> <li> Why our brains can be our best asset or biggest barrier </li> <li> How you can start building your own psychological strength through a membership in <a href="https://www.peakmindpsychology.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peak Mind</a>. </li> </ul> This project has been in the works for over a year, and we truly believe that we’re bringing something innovative, meaningful, valuable, and powerful to the market. We’d love for you to join us! Wanna learn more? We’re offering a FREE 4-part <a href="https://www.peakmindpsychology.com/webinar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Achieve Your Peak</a> video series. Sign up now - the doors won’t be open for long! <a href="http://www.peakmindpsychology/webinar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.peakmindpsychology/webinar</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

0110 | Build Psychological Strength and THRIVE! with Ashley Smith, Ph.D.

What have I learned from interviewing the world’s most inspiring women over the past 3 years? That’s what we’re digging into in this episode. Over the past 3 years, I have had the fortune to be able to chat with some POWERHOUSE women. Women who have faced adversity most of us will never encounter. Women who have built companies, achieved goals, and truly THRIVED in their lives. It’s eery how common the lessons they share are. As I get ready to pivot the Women Inspired podcast and turn the corner to the Building Psychological Strength podcast, I wanted to give you a gift. This episode covers the 7 major lessons I learned over and over again while interviewing these amazing women. My hope for you is that these lessons are the catalyst you need to RISE in your own life.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What have I learned from interviewing the world’s most inspiring women over the past 3 years? That’s what we’re digging into in this episode. Over the past 3 years, I have had the fortune to be able to chat with some POWERHOUSE women. Women who have faced adversity most of us will never encounter. Women who have built companies, achieved goals, and truly THRIVED in their lives. It’s eery how common the lessons they share are. As I get ready to pivot the Women Inspired podcast and turn the corner to the <a href="http://www.peakmindpsychology.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Building Psychological Strength</a> podcast, I wanted to give you a gift. This episode covers the 7 major lessons I learned over and over again while interviewing these amazing women. My hope for you is that these lessons are the catalyst you need to RISE in your own life.Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

0130 | 7 Lessons from the World’s Most Inspiring Women

Ken Goodman

Each and every one of us have struggled with feelings of anxiety in our lives. Anxiety has become so pervasive and common that people have begun to believe that it’s just a fact of life that can’t be changed.  This week, we’re debunking that notion.  This week, you’re going to hear from Ken Goodman, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, author of The Anxiety Solution Series and Break Free from Anxiety, and Board Member Of the American Depression and Anxiety Association. Ken specializes in the treatment of anxiety and OCD, and he is a powerhouse of information and actionable tips.   In his interview, Ken talks about:   The real root cause of anxiety  How the feeling of anxiety is actually a good thing and necessary for us to have when we’re trying to reduce anxiety (sounds, crazy, doesn’t it?!)  How to recognize feelings of anxiety when they’re so pervasive and what the right mindset is for moving through them.   This episode is jam-packed with actionable steps you can take TODAY to begin moving past feelings of anxiety in your life. We’re so grateful to Ken for sharing his wisdom and expertise! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Each and every one of us have struggled with feelings of anxiety in our lives. Anxiety has become so pervasive and common that people have begun to believe that it’s just a fact of life that can’t be changed.  This week, we’re debunking that notion.  This week, you’re going to hear from <a href="https://www.kengoodmantherapy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ken Goodman</a>, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, author of The Anxiety Solution Series and Break Free from Anxiety, and Board Member Of the American Depression and Anxiety Association. Ken specializes in the treatment of anxiety and OCD, and he is a powerhouse of information and actionable tips.   In his interview, Ken talks about:  <ul> <li>The real root cause of anxiety </li> <li>How the feeling of anxiety is actually a good thing and necessary for us to have when we’re trying to reduce anxiety (sounds, crazy, doesn’t it?!) </li> <li>How to recognize feelings of anxiety when they’re so pervasive and what the right mindset is for moving through them. </li> </ul> This episode is jam-packed with actionable steps you can take TODAY to begin moving past feelings of anxiety in your life. We’re so grateful to Ken for sharing his wisdom and expertise! Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Break Free from Anxiety with Ken Goodman, LCSW

Nancy Jane Smith

Sometimes, the most difficult issues to work on are the ones that are in our blind spots. The ones that are masked by external factors or achievements that make us believe that we’re ok….when we aren’t.  This week, we’re talking about one of those potential blind spots: high-functioning anxiety.  This week we’re speaking with Nancy Jane Smith. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with eleven years in private practice and has spent 20+ years working as a counselor/coach. She has written three books on living happier, most notably The Happier Approach: Be Kind to Yourself, Feel Happier and Still Accomplish Your Goals.  Much of Nancy’s work involves working with people who have high-functioning anxiety, which is an incredibly sneaky form of anxiety, and it’s not what you think.    In this episode, you’ll learn:   What high-functioning anxiety is. HINT: It’s not what you think!  The role that achievement can play in masking it for so many of us.  The ways in which high-functioning anxiety can cause problems in our lives  And ways we can start to deal with it   The end of this episode is jam-packed with actionable steps that you can take to begin quieting your mind (and still achieve your goals). You won’t want to miss it.   As someone who resonated with so many of the characteristics Nancy shared in this episode, I’m so excited to share this information with all of you. I hope it helps.  Relevant Links:   Nancy’s book, “The Happier Approach”  The Self Journal (The journal April uses on a daily basis)   Live-Happier.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sometimes, the most difficult issues to work on are the ones that are in our blind spots. The ones that are masked by external factors or achievements that make us believe that we’re ok….when we aren’t.  This week, we’re talking about one of those potential blind spots: high-functioning anxiety.  This week we’re speaking with Nancy Jane Smith. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with eleven years in private practice and has spent 20+ years working as a counselor/coach. She has written three books on living happier, most notably The Happier Approach: Be Kind to Yourself, Feel Happier and Still Accomplish Your Goals.  Much of Nancy’s work involves working with people who have high-functioning anxiety, which is an incredibly sneaky form of anxiety, and it’s not what you think.  In this episode, you’ll learn:  <ul> <li>What high-functioning anxiety is. HINT: It’s not what you think! </li> <li>The role that achievement can play in masking it for so many of us. </li> <li>The ways in which high-functioning anxiety can cause problems in our lives </li> <li>And ways we can start to deal with it </li> </ul> The end of this episode is jam-packed with actionable steps that you can take to begin quieting your mind (and still achieve your goals). You won’t want to miss it.   As someone who resonated with so many of the characteristics Nancy shared in this episode, I’m so excited to share this information with all of you. I hope it helps.  Relevant Links:  <ul> <li>Nancy’s book, “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078XJ4CDC/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Happier Approach</a>” </li> <li><a href="https://bestself.co/?rfsn=3167007.aed097" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Self Journal</a> (The journal April uses on a daily basis) </li> <li><a href="https://live-happier.com/?utm_campaign=podcast&amp;utm_medium=shownotes&amp;utm_source=building-psychological-strength" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Live-Happier.com</a> </li> </ul>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

High-Functioning Anxiety and The Happier Approach with Nancy Jane Smith

Colleen Gallagher

Happy New Year friends! I’m sure you’re all seeing a ton of posts out there about how to start the new year off right. Let me put one more idea in your head. What if this was the year that you focused on yourself? What if this was the year that you were really honest about what you wanted out of life, took control, and put the right framework in place to begin steering your life into alignment with who you truly are? That is life design! This week, you’re going to meet another proponent of the life design process. Colleen Gallagher is an author, consultant, speaker, cancer-survivor, world traveler, and life enthusiast! If there is one thing I want you to take away from this episode it is this: soak in the joy you hear in Colleen’s voice. THIS is exactly how joyful you can be when you begin actively participating in your own life and living the life you actually want to live. Make 2019 the year you begin living by DESIGN and not by DEFAULT! YOU CAN DO IT TOO! I’m thrilled to announce that I will be holding a series of live webinars in the first 2 weeks of January, and I want you to be there! Click here to grab your spot, and make 2019 the year that you began to live by DESIGN not by DEFAULT!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Happy New Year friends! I’m sure you’re all seeing a ton of posts out there about how to start the new year off right. Let me put one more idea in your head. What if this was the year that you focused on yourself? What if this was the year that you were really honest about what you wanted out of life, took control, and put the right framework in place to begin steering your life into alignment with who you truly are? That is life design! This week, you’re going to meet another proponent of the life design process. Colleen Gallagher is an author, consultant, speaker, cancer-survivor, world traveler, and life enthusiast! If there is one thing I want you to take away from this episode it is this: soak in the joy you hear in Colleen’s voice. THIS is exactly how joyful you can be when you begin actively participating in your own life and living the life you actually want to live. Make 2019 the year you begin living by DESIGN and not by DEFAULT! <h2>YOU CAN DO IT TOO!</h2> I’m thrilled to announce that I will be holding a series of live webinars in the first 2 weeks of January, and I want you to be there! <a href="https://www.aprilseifert.com/webinar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to grab your spot, and make 2019 the year that you began to live by DESIGN not by DEFAULT!</a>Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

0096 | Create the life YOU want to live! with Colleen Gallagher

Steven Hayes

So many of us have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, and other painful feelings and events. But answer this: When you have those experiences, do you tend to try to get rid of or avoid those painful feelings, or do you lean into them? On this episode of the podcast, we have the pleasure of collaborating with Dr. Steven Hayes, founder of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and author of the book "A Liberated Mind: How to Pivot Toward What Matters." Dr. Hayes has been deemed the 30th most influential psychologist in the world and one of the most cited scientists in the world. His therapeutic technique (ACT) is more effective than any other approach the field of Clinical Psychology has ever adopted, and now Dr. Hayes is expanding the reach of the practices of that approach to help people live better lives. During this interview, Dr. Hayes gives us an overview of ACT and how it applies to our lives. In particular, he delves into pain and trauma and how we have better psychological outcomes if we lean into them, rather than trying to avoid them.  Toward the end of this interview. Dr. Hayes leads us through one of the most profound exercises I have ever been a part of. This exercise was so impactful that it lead me to create this week's bonus episode. The accompanying bonus episode cuts to the chase and features only this exercise. If you don't have time to catch the entire episode this week, you owe it to yourself to catch the bonus episode so that you can experience this incredible exercise first-hand. We are so grateful for the opportunity to speak with Dr. Hayes and present his powerful work to you in this episode.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

So many of us have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, and other painful feelings and events. But answer this: When you have those experiences, do you tend to try to get rid of or avoid those painful feelings, or do you lean into them? On this episode of the podcast, we have the pleasure of collaborating with Dr. Steven Hayes, founder of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and author of the book "A Liberated Mind: How to Pivot Toward What Matters." Dr. Hayes has been deemed the 30th most influential psychologist in the world and one of the most cited scientists in the world. His therapeutic technique (ACT) is more effective than any other approach the field of Clinical Psychology has ever adopted, and now Dr. Hayes is expanding the reach of the practices of that approach to help people live better lives. During this interview, Dr. Hayes gives us an overview of ACT and how it applies to our lives. In particular, he delves into pain and trauma and how we have better psychological outcomes if we lean into them, rather than trying to avoid them.  Toward the end of this interview. Dr. Hayes leads us through one of the most profound exercises I have ever been a part of. This exercise was so impactful that it lead me to create this week's bonus episode. The accompanying bonus episode cuts to the chase and features only this exercise. If you don't have time to catch the entire episode this week, you owe it to yourself to catch the bonus episode so that you can experience this incredible exercise first-hand. We are so grateful for the opportunity to speak with Dr. Hayes and present his powerful work to you in this episode.Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

0143 | How to Liberate Your Mind and Pivot Toward What Matters with Dr. Steven Hayes

Wow, this week’s interview is near and dear to my heart! Remember how I let you in on the secret that I’ve been working with people 1:1 to teach them my Life Design framework? Well, this week you get to meet one of them! Courtney Mott is a beautiful example of a person who took responsibility for her life and made incredible changes. She quit her job. She is building a new business. She advocated for herself and went on a dream beach vacation. And, most important of all, she changed her identity around what she was worth, which has allowed her to make the biggest shifts of all and has changed her financial situation. I’m thrilled to bring you this interview because it’s such a gorgeous example of what life design can do! YOU CAN DO IT TOO! I’m thrilled to announce that I’m accepting enrollments into the Life Design Lab! It is a 6-week live, online program where I’ll teach you a powerful Life Design framework that you can use to create the life YOU want to be living! Click here for more info!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wow, this week’s interview is near and dear to my heart! Remember how I let you in on the secret that I’ve been working with people 1:1 to teach them my Life Design framework? Well, this week you get to meet one of them! Courtney Mott is a beautiful example of a person who took responsibility for her life and made incredible changes. She quit her job. She is building a new business. She advocated for herself and went on a dream beach vacation. And, most important of all, she changed her identity around what she was worth, which has allowed her to make the biggest shifts of all and has changed her financial situation. I’m thrilled to bring you this interview because it’s such a gorgeous example of what life design can do! <h2>YOU CAN DO IT TOO!</h2> I’m thrilled to announce that I’m accepting enrollments into the Life Design Lab! It is a 6-week live, online program where I’ll teach you a powerful Life Design framework that you can use to create the life YOU want to be living! Click <a href="http://www.aprilseifert.com/life-design-lab" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> for more info!Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

0097 | A Well-Designed Life with Courtney Mott

Gratitude is something we hear about a lot in the mainstream personal development literature…and it’s also a topic that gets simplified and manipulated in mainstream media. We’ve all seen the pretty social media posts that urge us to think positively, but those simplistic posts ignore the complexity and nuance that occurs within our emotional response.   So, in this special episode of the Building Psychological Strength podcast, Ashley and I talk about the complexity surrounding gratitude and the ways that it can be misconstrued.  In particular, we talk about the role of gratitude:  In the good times  When we, ourselves, are going through something traumatic.  When others are going through something traumatic   We hit on the importance of precisely labeling our emotions to help tease them apart and understand them. And, most importantly, we talk about ways to use gratitude and our emotional response to catalyze action in a direction that aligns to our goals.   You won’t want to miss this episode if you’ve ever felt like the emotions you’re feeling are confusing or complex. You’re not alone. We’re here to help. Listen to the end for some practical tips for sorting through complex, competing emotions.  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy &amp; Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gratitude is something we hear about a lot in the mainstream personal development literature…and it’s also a topic that gets simplified and manipulated in mainstream media. We’ve all seen the pretty social media posts that urge us to think positively, but those simplistic posts ignore the complexity and nuance that occurs within our emotional response.   So, in this special episode of the Building Psychological Strength podcast, Ashley and I talk about the complexity surrounding gratitude and the ways that it can be misconstrued.  In particular, we talk about the role of gratitude: <ol> <li>In the good times </li> <li>When we, ourselves, are going through something traumatic. </li> <li>When others are going through something traumatic </li> </ol> We hit on the importance of precisely labeling our emotions to help tease them apart and understand them. And, most importantly, we talk about ways to use gratitude and our emotional response to catalyze action in a direction that aligns to our goals.   You won’t want to miss this episode if you’ve ever felt like the emotions you’re feeling are confusing or complex. You’re not alone. We’re here to help. Listen to the end for some practical tips for sorting through complex, competing emotions.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href="https://redcircle.com/brands" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: <a href="https://redcircle.com/privacy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

0134 | Managing the Complexity of Trauma, Emotion, and Gratitude

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