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It's been a long road to get to 252 podcast episodes, and all I can say is thank you! It's been a great journey, and there's plenty more journey ahead of us.Our journey is going to look a little different moving forward: I'm excited to announc
What do the most successful couples do, and what do they avoid? Join me today as I review The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman, PhD, who’s taught us the most about making marriage work. This podcast will help you:L
Attachment style is based on attachment theory, a very useful theory of human development that psychologists have been utilizing to better understand how humans function in relationships. Join me today for a review of attachment style, learn mo
We all want deep, enduring love, but how many of us actually achieve that? Today, we're talking about true intimacy, what it is, and how to get it in your life. This podcast will help you:Understand what whole love isLearn healthy selfi
Do you have a quiet ego or a noisy ego? We all know people whose ego walks into the room before they do. A quiet ego is self-assured but always makes room for others. This podcast will help you:Understand what ego meansIdentify differen
As we step into February, the month of love, here's a thought to ponder: do you consider yourself a loving soul or a bit of a prickly pear? More importantly, what do others perceive, and can you see yourself clearly?Join me today as we kick
Have you ever wondered if you're living up to your full potential or just sliding by? How can you even tell? Join me as I review Hidden Potential by Adam Grant, packed with the latest research on discovering your hidden potential. It's an eye-o
Curious about what happens during Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy? Wondering how it works and how it addresses mental health concerns? Join me as I continue the conversation into the process of Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, unraveling its
There's been a lot of talk about ketamine therapy in addition to talk of psychedelic medicine. The face of psychiatry is changing dramatically, and while it's not a magic bullet, these therapies can help individuals get traction where they've f
Life has challenges, growth opportunities, and trials that will bring you to your knees. But are you awake to all life has to offer? Join me today as I invite you to abandon numbing, embrace perspective, and be aware of the profound ways lif
I track my years by the books I read, and so it's the perfect time to share with you some of my favorite 2023 reads. Join me on the podcast as I give you some top picks in literary fiction, health, history, memoir, and self-development. This
It can be so frustrating to discover you're caught in another trap of your own making. Learning to ask the question "Why does this keep happening?" can be the first step to greater self-awareness. Learn to side-step traps and cycles that keep y
As humans, we have an unconscious life and a conscious life. Think of your conscious life as the top of the iceberg and your unconscious life as the base of the iceberg beneath the surface of the water. Most of us are clueless about our unco
Are you overly protective of your children, constantly fretting about their decisions? Maybe you think this is good, responsible parenting. Think again. Tune into today's podcast to learn about the dangers of helicopter parenting, how good p
Did you know that, in addition to self-regulation skills, humans benefit immensely from co-regulating with others? You may have a strong toolbox of self-care activities, and that's great. But did you know secure attachment can make a huge diffe
Please tell me you are a reader. Reading connects you to humanity. You see what is true for all of us, even though we are so unique; you see that your problems are not new; you see familiar patterns and potential solutions to your challenges. R
Are you able to embrace distress in the face of uncertainty?We often find ourselves seeking quick solutions, numbing our emotions, and avoiding the discomfort that comes with facing our pain. We like to think that we confront our pain head-o
Do you have a scarcity mindset, where you fear that you aren’t good enough?Or do you approach life from an abundance mindset or the belief that you are enough, that life is good, and that you have what you need to be successful? Do you belie
Leaders are not meant to have all the answers, and their ability to approach life humbly can be one of their best qualities for leadership.Asking the question “What can I learn here?” Will not only open you up to growth, learning, and develo
So much about life is learning to manage yourself well. It's been the focus of our series on cultivating curiosity. And today, I have an excellent book to share with you on this topic. Join me as I review, On Managing Yourself by Clayton M. Chr
Learning to trust yourself is an important goal in life. But how does that happen? As you quiet yourself and tune into intuition, trust builds. Intuition is an important way of knowing, not the only one. But when we disregard intuition, we ofte
As a leader, you may be more accustomed to giving help, but the ability to accept help is just as essential to a life well-lived. It is an act of humility and vulnerability to accept help, and will connect you to others. If you want to be m
We live in a society obsessed with overcoming our weaknesses. While there may be some value in looking at your challenges, research shows that your time and energy will be much better spent focused on developing your strengths. In other words,
We all undermine ourselves at times, whether we recognize that fact or not. Self-sabotage is one of the sneakiest ways we get in our own way, yet if we lack awareness, knowing how to help ourselves can be challenging. This week, I will review B
Is it possible to be critical of yourself yet compassionate toward others? This is a challenging issue for many of us, especially women who spend so much of their lives giving to others yet being quite self-critical. This week on the podcast
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