Best Rebekka Mars Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 97 : Is It Falling Apart or Falling Together? 13:05

8d ago13:05

13:05

The reframe you didn't know you needed! It's August and while it's been a minute since the last solocast episode, we're still here grooving along, getting right back in the swing with a recent ah-ha that may help you, too. Have you ever thought or mumbled the words, "I'm falling apart?" This could be for any of many reasons and could be true, if yo…

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#47 The relaunch of the journal Personality Science with Jaap Denissen 22:42

9d ago22:42

22:42

In this episode, Jaap Denissen, the new editor-in-chief of Personality Science, discusses the journal's recent relaunch with Rebekka Weidmann. Jaap shares insights into what the relaunch involved, the current initiatives and goals of the journal, and highlights a recently accepted special issue. Learn more about the exciting changes and future dire…

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#46 Community-engaged research with LGBTQ+ communities with Nic Weststrate 46:11

21d ago46:11

46:11

In this episode, Rebekka Weidmann spoke with Nic Weststrate about how he incorporates different, but less represented methods in his research with LGBTQ+ communities, such as narratives, psychobiographies, and community-engaged work. He also talks about how the field can embrace a “Yes, and” mindset in better valuing different theoretical and empir…

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Ep. 96 : Why You Still Aren't Getting What You Want 24:31

1M ago24:31

24:31

In this brief but mighty episode, a replay of a recent Instagram live, Rebekka dishes up what she's distilled allll the reasons as to why you're still not getting what you want, down into three "waves" or tiers. Give yourself the gift of connecting with some points that could change it all for you and begin to spin it the other way -- get what you …

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#45 Counterdispositional behavior with Evy Kuijpers 27:08

1M ago27:08

27:08

In our daily lives, we may come across many situations in which we act in ways that are different from our typical personality. In this episode, Lisanne de Moor speaks with Evy Kuijpers about what counterdispositional behavior is and what the consequences of behaving in ways that are “out of character” are.…

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Ep. 95 : Tapping : Energy Psychology & Self-Healing at Your Fingertips with Donna Eden & David Feinstein PhD 59:20

2M ago59:20

59:20

Tap tap ... have you tried it? Tapping or EFT {Emotional Freedom Technique} is a Self-Healing tool rooted in the same ancient wisdom as acupuncture, but is available right here, right now at literally the touch of your hand In this interview with living legends, Donna Eden and David Feinstein, you will be informed, inspired, and everything in betwe…

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#44 Loneliness with Marlies Maes, Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Marcus Mund, and Susanne Bücker 45:09

3M ago45:09

45:09

Loneliness has received a lot of attention—especially since the Covid-19 pandemic. In this episode, Rebekka Weidmann speaks with loneliness experts Marlies Maes, Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Marcus Mund, and Susanne Bücker about the definition of loneliness and related but distinct constructs, the rising interest in loneliness, measurement issues, interv…

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Ep. 94 : Writing & Mindfulness for Aligning Our Stories with Nadia Colburn 48:38

3M ago48:38

48:38

Writing and mindfulness together can help us come into more aligned stories about who we are, both individually and collectively. In today's interview, Nadia Colburn is here to share about the art of writing, poetry, and her path of following her interests back to her purpose [not as planned!]. Now she's blending so many elements of who she is incl…

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Ep. 93 : Tarot Cards, Career Leaps, & Why Intuition Matters w Mary Jo Cranmore 59:31

4M ago59:31

59:31

Tarot, life, intuition, clairvoyance, AI, and so much more in this special episode with Mary Jo Cranmore of Soulful Revolution. While hosting her highly successful company and Youtube Channel, Soulful Revolution, Mary Jo has actually been at it for decades. With over thirty years experience with Tarot, she stepped into using her interests and gifts…

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#43 Paper Spotlight with Theo Klimstra and Kate McLean 21:58

4M ago21:58

21:58

In this episode, Rebekka Weidmann spoke with Theo Klimstra and Kate McLean, the two authors of a recently accepted Target Article in the European Journal of Personality titled "Reconsidering Normative Interpretations in Personality Research". The authors summarize their article and speak about how the field can move forward.…

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Ep. 92 : From Fit & Toxic to Whole Self Health with Christopher Maher 1:15:16

4M ago1:15:16

1:15:16

Today's guest Christopher Lee Maher, Founder of True Body Intelligence® shares SO many layers of his life journey and learnings along the way that will help you step into the next and perhaps missing link you've been looking for in your overall mind, body, spirit, life transformation. At the age of 22, Christopher was a Navy SEAL, in his prime with…

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Ep. 91 : Meditate Now - How to Meditate [You Can and Do!] 19:11

5M ago19:11

19:11

It's no secret, in fact it's more mainstream than ever and for good reason - meditation has been around for centuries and is still here as THE most available and potent 'magic pill' to help with nearly anything. It's commonly looked at as a mental practice, it actually benefits your whole body and therefore, life. You've gotta start somewhere thoug…

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Ep. 90 : Clearing Your Energetic Clutter with Tanya Cole-Lesnick 39:31

5M ago39:31

39:31

Clutter anyone? Not with things and belongings, though potentially that, too, ... but instead, clutter in you. Today's guest Tanya Cole-Lesnick is a psychotherapist turned personal development coach with three decades of professional experience helping people to pursue lives that honor their truest selves, are clear of energetic clutter, and that t…

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#42 What makes personality science useful, with Bill Revelle and Bob Hogan 36:15

5M ago36:15

36:15

René Mõttus talks to Bill Revelle and Bob Hogan who are well respected personality researchers in the field. They argue that the main use of personality research is to predict what real people do in the real world. Yet, much of academic psychology has not taken this seriously, focusing on abstract ideas and models with little real-world relevance. …

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Ep. 89 : Soul Led Living - Exploring Your Life Purpose with Nikki Novo 53:02

5M ago53:02

53:02

Have you ever wondered what you came here to this life to do? Or have heard of 'spiritual awakenings', maybe sensing your own, and aren't totally sure what it's all about or if you're 'doing it right'? Well, today's episode covers these powerful topics and so much more! Our incredible guest, Nikki Novo, is here to share on what she calls Soul Led L…

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Ep. 88 : Season 5 Alive - Kickoff with Rebekka 25:04

6M ago25:04

25:04

It's here! The FIFTH season of the show! Join Rebekka in a kickoff episode for the newest season highlighting what's the come, what it's been, podcasting behind the scenes, personal life updates, and more ... Life is for living and hopefully this intentional show - the guests, the solocasts, all of it - is continuing to help you bridge not only anc…

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#41 Creativity with Rodica Damian and Andreea Sutu 40:58

6M ago40:58

40:58

Creative products—paintings, poems, but also innovative ideas like the invention of the wheel—help societies move forward. As such, it is no surprise that formal interest in creativity from psychologists dates back at least 100 years, and the informal interest arguably much longer. In this episode, Rodica Damian and Andreea Sutu, two experts in the…

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Ep. 87 : Attachment Theory and Living Connected with Duey Freeman 1:12:51

6M ago1:12:51

1:12:51

On today's episode, we have a legend. In general but specifically in his work on attachment [theory], our relational process as humans built to connect, why intimacy with nature and animals may unlock so much, and ultimately how to live a full, present life. Duey Freeman, MA LPC, is a sought after teacher, trainer, licensed psychotherapist, univers…

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#40 Paper Spotlight with David Hughes and Paul Irwing 21:59

7M ago21:59

21:59

In this episode, Lisanne de Moor spoke with David Hughes and Paul Irwing, two of the authors of a recent publication in the European Journal of Personality titled "Toward a taxonomy of personality facets". The authors summarize their article and its studies and outline how they developed the facet map.…

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Ep. 86 : Mysticism, Faith, Embodiment & Connecting It All with Jenny Scholl 42:46

7M ago42:46

42:46

Modern Mindfulness meets modern mysticism in this one, and, so much more. Today's guest, Jenny Scholl, uses a blend of ancient traditions and contemporary practices to lead others on a journey to reconnect with one's own Divine Nature, to refind the magic in the mysticism and tap into the bountiful, effortless flow of life. In this flowing conversa…

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Ep. 85 : Mindset, Meditation, Manifestation [M-Cubed] + Welcoming 2024 32:30

7M ago32:30

32:30

It's here! The new year. Dip your toes into the freshness, and varied views, of this time of year, complete with some time to reflect on this transitional time and how you moved through it / what you still may need! As well as a valuable run through of the 3 M's that will change your life : mindset , meditation, and manifestation. Whether you've sp…

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Ep. 84 : Relationship Riff w John Dahlgren : Nothing's Linear 1:03:05

8M ago1:03:05

1:03:05

Winter check in time... note: this episode does cover topics like death + grief. If you're sensitive, please refer to the chapter markers to navigate as you need. Within this recent riff, your host Rebekka [Bekka] and John review the year independently and as a couple, through the highs and eerily in sync lows. Business talk, flowing with life talk…

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#39 Life events and personality change with Wiebke Bleidorn and Chris Hopwood 42:59

8M ago42:59

42:59

Many lay people and scientists think that life events can change personality traits. But proving or disproving this has been surprisingly challenging. Wiebke Bleidorn and Chris Hopwood are among the leading researchers on this topic, and they were involved in a recent large study that summarized the evidence so far. They will talk to René Mõttus ab…

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Ep. 83 : Do You Need a RESET? 21:50

8M ago21:50

21:50

'tis the season of ... Fullness? Chaos? Calm? New beginnings? Resetting? You tell me! but today's episode is a blend of life catch up, professional announcements of some refreshed offerings, including the 7th annual FREE Let Go Virtual Experience {link below}, as well as some time to reflect on your life right now -- what's your current inner exper…

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Ep. 82 : Actualized Masculinity with Traver Boehm 1:05:02

9M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

It'd be easy to say this one's for the guys, but in all honesty, it's for all as we're all connected and are impacted by the masculine and feminine flow of it all. And, this one is also for the guys. In today's interview, Traver Boehm, author, two-time TEDx speaker, men’s coach, and the founder of the UNcivilized Men’s Movement, is here to shine li…

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#38 How to do the most good? Effective altruism, animals, and future risks with Lucius Caviola 37:19

9M ago37:19

37:19

In this episode, Lucius Caviola discusses his psychological research on effective altruism and how people can be encouraged to give more effectively. You can try out effective giving yourself using his research-based donation platform https://givingmultiplier.org/personality. The episode also explores Lucius' research on how we perceive the value o…

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Ep. 81 : the Vibration of Grace & Grief with gina Breedlove 47:08

9M ago47:08

47:08

What's vibration got to do with it? Where does grace fit in and first, what is it? What's the deal with sound and voice and how do they help with healing and ultimately living? Tune to hear the answers to all of this and more in today's episode with gina Breedlove - vocalist, composer, actor, grief doula, traditional sound healer, and now published…

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Ep. 80 : What To Do When the World is Crumbling? 24:03

9M ago24:03

24:03

Solo time here, a quick but big [talking state of the world here...] topic, decided during a cycle class [a powerful meditative time, tune in to hear more even just on that]. What to do when the world, meaning world at large or even your own immediate, more personal world, feels like it's crumbling? Take just a little piece of time with this one to…

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#37 Sense of purpose with Gabrielle Pfund 27:14

10M ago27:14

27:14

Have you ever pondered about your purpose? In this episode, we talked with Gabrielle Pfund about sense of purpose. What does it mean to have a sense of purpose, how can we measure it, and how is it related to important life outcomes? Gabrielle also describes the characteristics of people who are more likely to have a sense of purpose and in what di…

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Ep. 79 : Breathwork, Fasting, & Other Spirit Lifting-Practices with Justin Ternes 45:25

10M ago45:25

45:25

Are you ready to lift your spirit?! Tune in to this inspiring and practical conversation with Justin Ternes, Breathwork Specialist, and Mindset & Performance Coach. Justin shares around his personal and professional journey with understanding breathwork as a mind/body/spirit/meditation practice; the blend of science and spirituality; and other spir…

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#36 Personality change interventions with Mathias Allemand, Gabriel Olaru, and Christoph Flückiger 44:23

10M ago44:23

44:23

There is a lot of interest in the idea that people can voluntarily change their personality traits. René Mõttus talks to Mathias Allemand, Gabriel Olaru, and Christoph Flückiger about personality change interventions. Why people want to change their personality traits, how can they do it, and how long could the effects last? They also discuss ethic…

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#35 Personality and aging with Flavia Chereches, Denis Gerstorf, Eileen Graham, and Dan Mroczek 56:00

11M ago56:00

56:00

In this episode, Lisanne de Moor talks with four researchers in the field of personality and aging about common trends in personality change into old age, antecedents and consequences thereof and, most importantly, individual differences.By personalitypsychologypodcast

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Ep. 78 : Going Sober + Creative Flow with Sarah Pretorius 51:30

11M ago51:30

51:30

Today's episode includes very important coverage on alcohol, the grip it can have on a human, and what can be freed along with that grip when it's time. Sarah Pretorius, poet, coach, and co-founder of Sip Steady, is here and she shares her personal journey into sobriety, the misconceptions people have about alcohol use disorder, the changes that ha…

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Ep. 77 : Monday Mood : Express YourSelf + Living LIT 25:56

11M ago25:56

25:56

A little guided nudge to check in with your level of expression - and not just the quick chat, surface level expression {though it all counts}, but instead the type that lets you show up in and share with the world, who you really are. Also, a cool cruise through just what LIT Living is all about - kicking off THIS week! www.rebekkamars.com/lit 🔥💫 …

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Ep. 76 : My Middle Name is BlueMoon 26:00

12M ago26:00

26:00

Solo-cast time and a vulnerable one at that! TODAY, August 30th, is the official super - full - blue - moon and while there are many astrology notes to read up on for it, today's episode here is about the bluemoon energy marking Rebekka's entrance to this world. First, hear her summer catch up, letting August be August and a few changes placed on h…

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#34 Goals and motivations with Marie Hennecke and Jana Nikitin 34:01

12M ago34:01

34:01

In this episode, Marie Hennecke and Jana Nikitin talk about their research on goals and motivations. Specifically, they discuss why goals and motivations are important, how they change across the lifespan, and how we can achieve our goals—and even change our personality traits.By personalitypsychologypodcast

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Ep. 75 : Silent Meditation Retreat Expose´ with Marley Musarra 42:09

12M ago42:09

42:09

Eight days of silence -- how would you fare? In today's episode, Marley Musarra shares her bucket list experience of heading overseas to spend over a week at a Silent Meditation Retreat. She discloses what the day-to-day was like, including the literal "hard" sleep components; the things she created to entertain her mind; and the deep heart, soul s…

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Ep. 74 : Reverse Meditation with Andrew Holecek 51:30

1y ago51:30

51:30

Where does your feel good strategy go when you don't feel good? Meditation is not just about 'getting zen'. Instead, can you believe that what may hold you back in your meditation practice {any unwanted experiences} can actually help accelerate it? In today's episode, Andrew Holecek covers the not-new and somewhat-radical concept of 'reverse medita…

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Ep. 73 : You Are Not Stuck, It's Just Stuck Energy 12:15

1y ago12:15

12:15

Today's episode was inspired by a morning bout of stuckness and the big, important reminder always of : YOU ARE NOT STUCK. You may have some stuck or clogged energy, but YOU are NOT stuck. Various symptoms or descriptions of "stuck energy may be overwhelm, lack of clarity/loss of purpose, overwhelm, anxiety, depression and while these are all very …

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Ep. 72 : THE Secret of Life 17:56

1y ago17:56

17:56

That's right, this is a big one, in under twenty minutes ... learn [Rebekka's belief of] THE top tip to live this life to its max. This solo-cast shares and explores on a variety of topics like : the energies of hustle + flow [including the wisdom of cheetahs} why dropping actual words/labels/terms may help us all coffee your nervous system a chanc…

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#33 Paper Spotlight with Emily Willroth 10:52

1y ago10:52

10:52

What is a good life? And can people have it? A recent European Journal of Personality paper authored by Emily Willroth and colleagues explored this question among U.S. Americans and Japanese, and also asked whether most people have the lives that they want.By personalitypsychologypodcast

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Ep. 71 : The Dharma of Money with Spencer Sherman 45:56

1y ago45:56

45:56

Ooooeee money! The concept and conversations around money can be all sorts of things, so much most likely rooted in one's own background, life experiences, and even limiting beliefs around money. AND, it doesn't need to be! Today we have Spencer Sherman (MBA, CFP®) to help dismantle the energetics of money and help allow for a more aware and uplift…

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Ep. 70 : Living From Your True Nature with Natasha Ali 44:42

1y ago44:42

44:42

A conversation around the creative flow of energy itself, guest Natasha Ali is a filmmaker, licensed TCM acupuncturist, and astrologer and is definitely an inspiration to lean into energy for authentic living, healing, literal creative process, and more. Natasha shares her personal tale of 'following the fun' of holding a camera from a young age an…

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Ep. 69 : Monday Mood : do something different to be something different + more 15:19

1y ago15:19

15:19

Monday Mood has been a thing with Rebekka for sometime and now, it's a podcast! A quick sit down with no real agenda other than a couple minutes of meditation before hitting record and just letting it flow for you. In this first ever MM {Monday Mood} the theme evolved into taking space for the sake of creating your next life/Self, in doing/being so…

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#32 Narrative identity with Jonathan Adler, Kate McLean, and Monisha Pasupathi 40:03

1y ago40:03

40:03

In this episode, Lisanne de Moor talks with three experts on what narrative identity is, what important contributions it makes to the field of personality psychology, and what is needed to further advance research on narrative identity.By personalitypsychologypodcast

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Ep. 68 : Relationship Riff : Summer Check-In with Bekka + John 45:36

1y ago45:36

45:36

You ask, we deliver! Here's the first official duo-led episode with now repeat guest John Dahlgren and podcast creator and host, Rebekka Mars [Bekka]. As these "riffs" grow, we hope they feel like a backyard hang; a friend to friend catch up as well as a dose of inspo for your own relationships in life, the ones you're in and the ones you're callin…

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Ep. 67 : Self Trust + the Beat of Life with Steph Strauss 1:00:04

1y ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Life moves with no control; who do you trust? What do you allow? In today's episode Stephanie {Steph} Strauss shares her story of trusting her Self and the universe as life and her own journey continue to unfold. From being a cigarette smoking restaurant manager, to a yoga/wellness/meditation/trauma-informed group facilitator, Steph is proof that y…

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#31 Attachment, optimism, and honesty with Bill Chopik 42:01

1y ago42:01

42:01

Personality research occupies itself with not only the Big Five traits but a myriad of other important constructs. Bill Chopik talks in this episode about his research on attachment, optimism, and honesty, and also close relationships (including pets). He shares his experience with cross-cultural and lifespan studies, and important lessons from gra…

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Ep. 66 : Mind Massage 23:02

1y ago23:02

23:02

Happy June! Today's solo-cast is a bit of a variety show but after highlighting some timely shares and tips, there's even brief meditative tune-in time around getting a "massage for your mind" ... and more! Including : - covering some basics around Self awareness, especially around your head space, as well as giving you some time reflect on how lif…

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#30 Personality states with Gabriella Harari, Kai Horstmann, and Whitney Ringwald 42:21

1y ago42:21

42:21

Many researchers like to think of personalities as patterns of dynamic states. Thanks to technological advances, they can now measure the states and build statistical models from these measurements. Other researchers may have remained more sceptical: after all, isn’t personality something relatively stable, by definition? Can state models really he…

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