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This week on the podcast, we're having a very intimate, open conversation about the process of coming out with none other than the incredible Megs Pulvermacher. Megs is a nationally certified School Psychologist, host of the hit podcast Out, What Now?, and the founder of the Queer Impact...
In the U.S., we put an incredible amount of pressure on ourselves to be passionate about our jobs. When we feel a lack in creativity, expression, and impact, we immediately turn to our jobs as the one and only source that should be filling up those cups.
But, what if there was another way to...
How often do you find yourself feeling reactive to the circumstances life hands you? Human beings are naturally reactive, and many times, that reactivity can actually be helpful. But, many times, our minds are tricked into reactivity in situations that don't actually call for it.
This week,...
Self-care is more than bubble baths and manicures, but unfortunately, most self-care content we see out there is missing important components. Arguably, they’re missing THE MOST IMPORTANT components.
Today on the podcast, we’re diving into something we call The Self-Care...
If there are 2 things I hear most often from people it's this: How do you get so much done? Why are you so RIGID about the systems and structure you use?
What people don't realize is this: Structure is what allows for flexibility and efficiency in my week. I get so much done BECAUSE I use...
There hasn't been a day that's gone by during the pandemic when I haven't heard a parent question the impact the pandemic has had on their kids. What's at the heart of that concern is the desire to raise kids who are resilient. Kids who can stand up to life's challenges, pandemic or otherwise.
...Question for you - how's your calendar looking these days? Are you feeling aligned, spacious, intentional? Or, does it look like total time confetti? If you're feeling overwhelmed or consumed by the hustle and bustle and reactivity of your calendar, this episode is for you.
Today, we're taking...
How many times have you experienced a strong, negative emotion and acted in a way that you later regret? How many times have you experienced intense fear, anger, or anxiety, seemingly out of the blue? These experiences are what's called disruptive emotional patterns, and they can be changed.
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A recent report by Medscape shows the staggering statistics of physician burnout in the United States. While it's easy to point to the pandemic as the root cause, 79% of the physicians surveyed in this study report that their burnout began before the pandemic.
On today's professional edition of the podcast, we're using Life Design to help us move forward when we're feeling stuck. The Life Design process has so many valuable tools and techniques to help us creatively solve some of life's most difficult problems, and today, we're focusing on 2 of the...
In today's episode of the podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Richard Nisbett, one of the most well-known, well-cited, and influential Psychologists of all time. To say I am thrilled is an understatement!
During our conversation, we dive deep into the meaningful contribution he has...
Do you have a bias toward ACTION or a bias toward ANALYSIS when you're making meaningful decisions? Today we're talking about these tendencies, their implications for the outcome success of your decisions, and how to be more unbiased and effective.
Research estimates that we make about 35,000...