Best Positivemindset Podcasts (2024)

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5 things I'm doing at 47 26:55

3h ago26:55

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No matter what your current age or stage of life, I'm sure you'd like the actions you're taking to be impactful - both for your current state of health, but also for setting yourself up down the road. Because we want to be able to look back in 10 years and thank the person we are today for setting us up so well with a strong body, healthy joints, g…

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Too Much Too Soon: How Overstimulation From the Internet Can Harm (episode 205) 30:27

13d ago30:27

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Start your free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge In this episode, we explore the reasons that stress and anxiety are linked to social media and the overuse of entertainment online. You want to have meaningful conversations, but relationships are complicated, and opportunities are missed. …

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How walking supports your muscle and long-term fat loss 27:46

7d ago27:46

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How does walking support your fat loss goals, support muscle and bone density and give you so many other health benefits at the same time? And where does that fit in with our cardio, cortisol levels and changing hormones when we get into our 40's and beyond? Today I'm taking a deeper dive into how our resting metabolic rate is influenced by our bod…

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Dr. Heather Browne: Facing Fear and Speaking with the Heart Episode 204 46:57

15d ago46:57

46:57

Start your free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge In this conversation, Cher Kretz interviews Dr. Heather Browne, author of Speaking with the Heart. They discuss the importance of authentic communication and compassion in relationships. Dr. Browne shares her personal journey of growing up …

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Gut Health and Estrogen Balance 20:03

40m ago20:03

20:03

A healthy and diverse gut microbiome helps support the balance of our hormones, a robust immune system and impacts how efficiently we absorb the nutrients in the food we eat. Tune in today for a tour on the ecosystem that makes up your digestive system, how you support better estrogen balance, get better results from your training and be a good ste…

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8 Walking Benefits to Get You Moving 20:10

7d ago20:10

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I made walking more a huge priority over the past couple of years and it's helped me in so many ways! I wanted to share some of the inspiring data that shows the tremendous health benefits women get from walking more, which become especially significant in our perimenopause and postmenopausal years. Plus, I'm sharing details on how I've been able t…

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Meet Sarah Hainsworth and Sarah Gonzolez, Authors of Help! My Teen Didn't Come With A Manual! Episode 203 31:29

15h ago31:29

31:29

Listen in as we have a conversation exploring the development of the teenage brain and how it affects decision-making and impulse control. The frontal lobe, responsible for reasoning and judgment, is not fully developed during adolescence, leading to impulsive behavior. The speakers emphasize the importance of understanding and providing grace to t…

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Postmenopause: Training and Nutrition Success Guide 36:35

5d ago36:35

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In our postmenopausal years, we have achieved an important milestone as women! Let’s explore the way the inner landscape of our hormones has changed so we’re better equipped to navigate these new waters. I’m sharing my Postmenopause Training Trifecta so after you finish this episode, you’ll be armed with the specific training and nutrition strategi…

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Mastering Perimenopause: 5 Strategies You Need 43:09

12d ago43:09

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In perimenopause, the 5-10 year period before our cycle stops entirely (menopause) it might feel like all the things that used to work for you don't work anymore, and your body just isn't responding like it used to. As our estrogen and progesterone levels begin to get off balance and decline, it has a big impact on our recovery, our body temperatur…

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Women's Cycle Training and Nutrition Guide 24:31

19d ago24:31

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Training with your cycle - explained! While you’re in the phase of life where you’re having regular periods, you may feel intuitively that you just don’t have as much drive during the days leading up to your period. And you may notice that certain times of the month you are able to absolutely crush your workouts. Following the rhythm of your cycle …

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Toxic Positivity and the Solutions Focused Approach Episode 202 34:20

2M ago34:20

34:20

Level up your conversation skills with Cher's free 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge In this episode of the Focused Mindset podcast, Cher Kretz discusses the concept of toxic positivity and how it can affect our emotions and conversations. Toxic positivity is the rejection of negative emotions and the cons…

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5 Essential Self Care Tips for Better Muscle and Joint Health 26:25

2M ago26:25

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Think about how you are sitting or standing right now - and the posture you are in. Is this a posture you are frequently in? What muscles are activating in this posture? Over time the muscles that work more than others can exert pulling forces across our joints, causing imbalances we're not aware of - and that show up when we're training as well if…

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Solution Focused Trifecta by Joseph R George: Embracing a Solution-Focused Mindset Episode 201 37:43

2M ago37:43

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Start your free solution-focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge Joe George discusses his new book, 'Solution Focused Trifecta,' a hands-on guide to implementing solution-focused practice. In presentations and resources, he emphasizes the importance of focusing on the why, what, and how. Joe shares his j…

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12 Ways to Improve Your Stress Resilience 30:48

1M ago30:48

30:48

What impact is stress actually having on our muscle tissue and our ability to lose body fat? Can a workout be too stressful, or does it actually act as stress relief? And how do our stress hormones interact with hormones like estrogen and insulin? Today I’m diving into the body’s stress response for women in different life stages, key data points t…

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40 Epic Conversations with Communication Experts (episode 200) 1:03:32

3M ago1:03:32

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Have you been able to watch my TEDx? Check it out here: https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=HlvxDrM0vQG8OJZi For free training over three days, join the Lead Conversations With Hope 3-Day Challenge. https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge Now to the episode! We are celebrating episode 200 with a peek behind the scenes of all 40 amazing …

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Adaptations and progressions 24:54

2M ago24:54

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How do we get past plateaus in our training? If you've ever wondered how to keep progressing on the foundation you've built, or have questions about a specific program or how to tailor your training to your life stage (cycling years, perimenopause or post menopause), this episode is for you. I'm talking you through how your body responds and adapts…

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Louise Hajjar Diamond on Creating the Balance: Parenting Through the Middle School Years (Episode 199) 40:35

3M ago40:35

40:35

Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge Today, we are talking to Louise Hajjar Diamond, who gives us guidance about how to help kids thrive in their tween and early teen years when they are in middle school. Louise Hajjar Diamond has been a school counselor since 1990 in Florida. …

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3 Ways to Get Faster Workout Results in your cycling years, in perimenopause and post-menopause 31:02

2M ago31:02

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Have you been faithfully working out, but feeling frustrated by how slow your results seem to be? Chances are, you're doing plenty of exercise....but you may be overlooking some key areas of your daily actions that are undermining your efforts! Let's talk about 3 key surrounding actions that will help your workouts pay off big time, and why this is…

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Lead Conversations With Hope Part 3 (episode 198) 14:48

3M ago14:48

14:48

Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge You want to have meaningful conversations with the people you love, but too many times, life gets in the way, and opportunities are missed. This is why I created the three-day conversation navigation challenge, and you can now join for free …

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Lead Conversations With Hope Part 2 (episode 197) 14:58

3M ago14:58

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Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge. You want to have meaningful conversations with the people you love, but too many times, life gets in the way, and opportunities are missed. This is why I created the three-day conversation navigation challenge, and you can now join for free…

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5 Foolproof Motivation Hacks 29:13

3M ago29:13

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Do you find it hard to stay on track with your fitness goals or find yourself feeling overwhelmed by everything on your to-do list? Join me today to talk about the 5 key reasons we get burned out, and how you can “all or something” your way forward! In this episode, I’m exploring…. ⭐️ If you’re stuck in a rut, here’s what to do! ⭐️ Identifying burn…

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Lead Conversations With Hope: Part 1 Breakdown of the TEDx Inspired Three-Day Challenge 15:16

3M ago15:16

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Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge You want to have meaningful conversations with the people you love, but too many times, life gets in the way, and opportunities are missed. This is why I created the three-day conversation navigation challenge, and you can now join for free …

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What is The Real Problem? Next Level Listening (Ep 195) 24:48

4M ago24:48

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Lead With Hope Conversation Navigation 3-Day Challenge is FREE: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge Today I will help you avoid solving the wrong problem. This can happen if we are in a hurry to move to a solution. To be helpful in a conversation we must slow down enough to truly hear what is happening and that takes next-level …

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What Do You Expect? How to Live a Hope-Centered Life (episode 194) 27:23

4M ago27:23

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Take the Lead with Hope 3-day challenge free today. Based on the lessons found in Cher's TEDx How to Lead with Hope: Solution Focused Communication Navigation: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/ Watch the TEDx How to Lead with Hope here: https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=bEnpCrdjuL2GmJSM In this episode, we will talk about how to live our dash in lif…

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How Solution Focused Conversation can Fight Hopelessness: Training from Solution Focused Schools Unlimited (episode 193) 22:20

4M ago22:20

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Join the transformative Lead with Hope 3-Day Challenge RIGHT HERE: https://thefocusedmindset.ck.page/cda3d258b2 In this week's episode, you get to listen in to a webinar that I spoke at for Dr. Linda Metcalf and her group of solution-focused counselors at Solution Focused Schools Unlimited. It was part of her monthly free webinars that teach soluti…

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Dr Sarah Kirk: How Mindfulness and Movement Keeps Them Learning, Yoga 4 Classrooms (ep 192) 35:39

5M ago35:39

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Find out more about Dr. Sarah Kirk's Yoga 4 Classrooms at https://yoga4classrooms.com/. Enjoy this second part of my conversation with Dr. Kirk and hear part one jump over to episode 191. You won't want to miss it. In this episode, we discuss how movement helps us all, and how it helps kids in the classrooms and we end with a discussion about hope …

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Dr. Sarah Kirk on MTSS: What is it and How Does It Help Kids Thrive? 27:02

5M ago27:02

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MTSS is the acronym for Multi Tiered Levels of Support and to explain this best practice I invited Dr. Sarah Kirk. She is a school counselor and ASCA trainer who explains MTSS so clearly, as well as shares so much more about the best way to help kids grow and ensure their needs are met. It's all about focusing on what counts as well as what is need…

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How To Lead With Hope For Better Conversations Right Now! TEDx announcement episode 190) 8:57

6M ago8:57

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Let's get right to the point... My TEDx talk: How to Lead with Hope: Solution-Focused Conversation Navigation is now live on YouTube and ready for you to view! Listen by clicking this link: https://youtu.be/Am3ZoF53BS0?si=of8EPIEZkSy-6ik_ You can get my HOPE NOTES newsletter Right HERE For more information on how to book me to talk at your next eve…

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TEDx Ocala Reflections, Recap, and What I Learned (episode 189) 41:25

6M ago41:25

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In this episode, Cher Kretz announces her upcoming TEDx talk and shares the unexpected lessons she learned throughout the process. She discusses the importance of humility, being teachable, and embracing the uncomfortable. Cher reflects on her TEDx talk experience and the support she received from her community. The episode concludes with a preview…

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Would you rather? How to Level Up to Solution Focused Communication (episode 188) 30:25

6M ago30:25

30:25

Did you know that how you think about people matters. It affects how you discribe them and in the long run it affects how much posotive impact you are able to make with those you love. Learn how to change problem talk to solution talk in this episode. CLICK HERE for your 35 free conversation starters Blog: www.thefocusedmindset.com/blog-by-cher Ins…

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Dan Gentry: Finding Purpose and Breaking Generational Habits For a Third Power Life (episode 187) 49:40

7M ago49:40

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In this episode, we have a special guest, Dan Gentry, a TEDx speaker and performance coach from Ocala, Florida. Dan is the founder of Third Power Performance, https://thirdpowerlife.com/ a company dedicated to making the world a better place by helping individuals find their personal purpose. Dan begins by discussing his mission to help people take…

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What Would You Do Differently? 10:11

7M ago10:11

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Show note links: Download The Positive Pants Toolkit App for just £9.99 per month https://franexcell.com/positive-pants-toolkit-app Go grab your £20 or $25 discount on your Sensate device: https://www.getsensate.com/fran Freebies: Grab your FREE ‘Stressed To Success’ meditation: https://franexcell.com/stressed-to-success Download your guide for How…

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Adulting 101 11:51

7M ago11:51

11:51

Show note links: Download The Positive Pants Toolkit App for just £9.99 per month https://franexcell.com/positive-pants-toolkit-app Go grab your £20 or $25 discount on your Sensate device: https://www.getsensate.com/fran Freebies: Grab your FREE ‘Stressed To Success’ meditation: https://franexcell.com/stressed-to-success Download your guide for How…

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How To Listen To Find Strengths (episode 186) 23:34

7M ago23:34

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Listening is a skill that many people feel like they have. However, very few actually listen in a way that focuses on the other person's strengths. This is a key solution-focused skill and the one we cover in this episode. CLICK HERE for your 35 free conversation starters Blog: www.thefocusedmindset.com/blog-by-cher Instagram: Cher The Focused Mind…

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How To Make Friends As An Adult 13:02

7M ago13:02

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Show note links: Download The Positive Pants Toolkit App for just £9.99 per month https://franexcell.com/positive-pants-toolkit-app Go grab your £20 or $25 discount on your Sensate device: https://www.getsensate.com/fran Freebies: Grab your FREE ‘Stressed To Success’ meditation: https://franexcell.com/stressed-to-success Download your guide for How…

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How To Navigate Friendship 'Break-Ups' As An Adult 11:55

7M ago11:55

11:55

Show note links: Download The Positive Pants Toolkit App for just £9.99 per month https://franexcell.com/positive-pants-toolkit-app Go grab your £20 or $25 discount on your Sensate device: https://www.getsensate.com/fran Freebies: Grab your FREE ‘Stressed To Success’ meditation: https://franexcell.com/stressed-to-success Download your guide for How…

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Eliminate Bullying: How To Empower Kids To Solve The Problem with Michelle Myers and Stephanie Fletcher Part 3 (episode 185) 35:48

7M ago35:48

35:48

Time to unpack exactly how to eliminate bullying using narrative therapy and the solution-focused approach to have 100% success in stopping bullying behaviors. Michelle and Stephanie share examples of how this works so well. CLICK HERE for your 35 free conversation starters Blog: www.thefocusedmindset.com/blog-by-cher Instagram: Cher The Focused Mi…

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What Is SAD, And How To Handle It 17:04

7M ago17:04

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Show note links: Download The Positive Pants Toolkit App for just £9.99 per month https://franexcell.com/positive-pants-toolkit-app Go grab your £20 or $25 discount on your Sensate device: https://www.getsensate.com/fran Freebies: Grab your FREE ‘Stressed To Success’ meditation: https://franexcell.com/stressed-to-success Download your guide for How…

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Eliminate Bullying: Focus on the Problem Not The Person with Michelle Myers and Stephanie Fletcher Part 2 (episode 184) 36:24

8M ago36:24

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Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge Find out more about the unique bullying intervention taught by Stephanie Fletcher and Michelle Myers from www.eliminatebullying.com. CLICK HERE for your 35 free conversation starters Blog: www.thefocusedmindset.com/blog-by-cher Instagram: Ch…

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What To Do When You Don't Know What To Say 10:28

8M ago10:28

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Show note links: Download The Positive Pants Toolkit App for just £9.99 per month https://franexcell.com/positive-pants-toolkit-app Go grab your £20 or $25 discount on your Sensate device: https://www.getsensate.com/fran Freebies: Grab your FREE ‘Stressed To Success’ meditation: https://franexcell.com/stressed-to-success Download your guide for How…

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Eliminate Bullying with Michelle Myers and Stephanie Fletcher Part 1 (episode 183) 31:25

8M ago31:25

31:25

Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge The Eliminate Bullying training I got with these two ladies was by far the most relevant and effective training I have ever had on bullying. I am so excited to welcome Michelle and Stephanie to our show to talk to us about this subject. This…

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The Art Of Surrender 12:40

8M ago12:40

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Show note links: Download The Positive Pants Toolkit App for just £9.99 per month https://franexcell.com/positive-pants-toolkit-app Go grab your £20 or $25 discount on your Sensate device: https://www.getsensate.com/fran Freebies: Grab your FREE ‘Stressed To Success’ meditation: https://franexcell.com/stressed-to-success Download your guide for How…

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How to Talk It Out When Your Stressed Out (episode 182) 18:47

8M ago18:47

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In this episode, we will talk about how to communicate well with every person in your family when times are busy or stressful. Nobody can avoid busy seasons. So, the way we communicate can make all the difference. Start the free Solution-Focused 3-day training here: https://www.thefocusedmindset.com/leadwithhopechallenge You want to have meaningful…

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