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Change is an inevitable part of life. Let's make it exciting and purposeful. I'm Damianne President, and l will help you take action in your life with intention and purpose. In each episode, my guest and I share an invitation that will help you take action to build the life that you want. Have a question or suggestion? Email contact@changesbigandsmall.com or find me on social media. Please subscribe and join me each week in taking action to decide and build the life you want.
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In this episode, we explore how mindfulness and connecting deeply with your emotions can be a game-changer in building resilience and managing life’s ups and downs. My guest, Cathy Mott, shares powerful stories of self-care and practical tools for understanding our emotions. You'll also rediscover the importance of building a strong relationship wi…
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In this episode, we will explore the situations that lead to personal reinvention in midlife, and how the process can lead you to reclaim joy in your life. You'll see how embracing change can open new opportunities for you to experience joy in you life. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com…
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In this episode, we will explore the situations that lead to personal reinvention in midlife, and how the process can lead you to reclaim joy in your life. You'll see how embracing change can open new opportunities for you to experience joy in you life. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com…
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Exploring the Meaning of Joy and Why it Matters
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This is the first episode of Season 5 of Changes Big and Small. What is joy really, and what makes it so powerful? We're going to explore that this season, setting the stage in this episode. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. You c…
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In the next season of the podcast, the focus is on joy. We’ll be exploring your relationship with joy. Where is it easy, and where is it more difficult in your life? We’ll take a 360 degree look around many themes, including health, finance, community, relationships, work, etc. Make sure that you’re following/subscribed to the […] The post New Seas…
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We'll explore the transformative power of self-acceptance and self-compassion because they are very important practices for personal transformation. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. I would also appreciate it if you would leave a…
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There are four types of resilience. How do you do with each of them? Take the quiz and listen to the episode for some practical strategies that you can try. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. I would also appreciate it if you would…
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Learn to use RAIN and central nervous system support activities for emotional self-care so that you can fully experience your emotional world. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. I would also appreciate it if you would leave a revie…
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In this episode, you'll learn to recognize, honor and act on your desires so that they can help you build a richer life, a life that resonates with you deeply. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. I would also appreciate it if you wo…
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Today we're diving into the core of our inner world with a look at how you can use mindfulness and self-appreciation to unlock intimacy with yourself. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. I would also appreciate it if you would leave…
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Today we delve into the realm of our innermost conversations—the ones we have with ourselves, our inner dialogue. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. I would also appreciate it if you would leave a review in iTunes or Spotify. You c…
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In this episode, we explore ways that you can recognize opportunities for joy in your life and strategies for a happy life. Joy and happiness in your life are essential aspects of being a good friend to yourself. Just as a friend would encourage you to pursue what makes you happy and support you in your journey towards joy, self-friendship involves…
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Today we're discussing a topic that resonates at the core of our being: personal wellness. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. I would also appreciate it if you would leave a review in iTunes or Spotify. You can reach me at contact@…
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Let's reflect on our inner strengths and our weaknesses, incorporating the courage to grow and the grace to accept. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. I would also appreciate it if you would leave a review in iTunes or Spotify. You…
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Let's delve into routines and rituals that can help you develop a healthy relationship with yourself. We'll discover how to weave self-appreciation into the fabric of our daily lives and how to consistently choose ourselves, not out of selfishness, but out of self-respect. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://ch…
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This episode kicks off a series dedicated to discovering the art of being your own best friend. In the coming weeks, we'll travel on a journey to uncover what it means to be your own best friend, why it matters, and how you can cultivate more of it in your own life. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbi…
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Learn all about Damianne's summer and what she's been up to. You can then find out all about her upcoming epic trip of a lifetime and what's next for the podcast. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. I would also appreciate it if you…
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We Should Get Together for Better Friendship
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Kat Vellos wrote the book We Should Get Together. In this conversation, we explore friendship. Kat is a friendship expert who teaches about friendship through her blog and events and connects people for friendship. She hosts gatherings online as a platonic matchmaker and offers an online community focused on friendship. Whether you want new friends…
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Regardless of your childhood, you can reparent yourself. Give yourself what you need and build your emotional maturity. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. You can reach me at contact@changesbigandsmall.com if you have any questions…
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People often overcomplicate the concept of intuition. Listen to this interview with Catherine Andrews for practices to help you get back in touch with your intuition. And after you listen to the episode, be sure to read Catherine's newsletter, How to live a surrendered, intuitive life. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes …
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In this episode, Scott Caspell discusses relationships and how to show up open and curious for better relationships with ourselves and others. We explore themes of authenticity and doing the work necessary to build the life that you want. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy t…
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Humor can be used beyond entertainment for stronger connections in all your relationships. Let's explore two additional uses of humor and how you can add more of it in your life. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. You can reach me …
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Wrap up the week putting it all together with a recap of the past 4 episodes on mastering the art of decision making and one final invitation. Visit https://changesbigandsmall.com/free for simple, quick tips to get unstuck. This will also get you an invitation to a free 30-minute coaching session to help you explore how your thinking affects your r…
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After you've made a decision and taken steps to make it happen, it's important to reflect on your decision-making process and learn from it. You also need to know when to keep working towards your expected outcome and when to change your mind. Visit https://changesbigandsmall.com/free for simple, quick tips to get unstuck. This will also get you an…
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TIntentional decision-making will help you build the life that you want. For any type of decision, you can apply the same process outlined in this episode to make a deliberate choice that serves you. Visit https://changesbigandsmall.com/free for simple, quick tips to get unstuck. This will also get you an invitation to a free 30-minute coaching ses…
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This episode provides insights on how to identify and clarify your values for better decision-making that serves you. Visit https://changesbigandsmall.com/free for simple, quick tips to get unstuck. This will also get you an invitation to a free 30-minute coaching session to help you explore how your thinking affects your results. Click this link t…
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What is your decision-making style? Learn various approaches to decision-making and their strengths and pitfalls. Visit https://changesbigandsmall.com/free for simple, quick tips to get unstuck. This will also get you an invitation to a free 30-minute coaching session to help you explore how your thinking affects your results. Click this link to ea…
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Discover the art of decision-making in our upcoming podcast series. Get ready for 5 episodes packed with strategies, tools, and insights. Visit https://changesbigandsmall.com/free for simple, quick tips to get unstuck. This will also get you an invitation to a free 30-minute coaching session to help you explore how your thinking affects your result…
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Do you have trouble knowing what you want? Use this one simple secret to get what you want. Visit https://changesbigandsmall.com/free for simple, quick tips to get unstuck. This will also get you an invitation to a free 30-minute coaching session to help you explore how your thinking affects your results. Click this link to easily rate the podcast.…
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Don't give up on your new year's resolution. This is your reminder and invitation to start again if you've gotten off track. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. I would also appreciate it if you would leave a review in iTunes or Spo…
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This is the final episode for season 4 of Changes Big and Small. I've gone full circle. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. You can reach me at contact@changesbigandsmall.com if you have any questions or feedback. If you'd like to a…
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Listen to this episode with Angeline Simonovich to learn about the importance of boundaries, and how they can free you and support you in having healthier, more satisfying relationships. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. You can r…
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Listen to this episode with Dr. Nekehia Quashie and Dr. Sarah Patterson to learn how family ties and family support change during the course of your life. Don't miss the invite to prepare your environment and life for a supportive environment in your later years. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigan…
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Listen to today's episode with Damodar Cordua to explore the connection between a yoga practice and how to create a secure attachment for yourself and others in relationships. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. You can reach me at …
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Listen to this episode to learn about conscious parenting to provide security and safety for children to thrive and grow. Blase Grinner reflects on fatherhood and shares about his relationship with his future wife and how he manages the relationships with himself, his partner, and his children. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the s…
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For the next miniseries of the podcast, I will be exploring family relationships. Marriage can create family relationships, but I thought it important to focus on marriage and romance separately from family. Listen in to this intro episode on why strong family relationships matter. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at h…
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For this miniseries on romantic relationships, I interviewed 7 experts, psychologists, psychotherapists, researchers and coaches. This episode is a compilation of the resulting 8 episodes. We heard some very personal stories about interethnic relationships, marriage and breakups. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at htt…
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Psychotherapist Tracie Pinnock shares what you can do in order to thrive after break up, and how to make dating fun and avoid dating burnout. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. You can reach me at contact@changesbigandsmall.com if …
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Listen to this episode with Ana Lennyr to learn the four archetypes of men and women and how you can use them to attract the partner you want and build a relationship based on true love. Don't miss the test that you should do on every first date. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you…
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Haruna Miyamoto-Borg shares practical tools to help you create your own toolbox for conflict resolution to create a healthy, satisfying romantic relationship. Learn what are the most common sources of conflict or dissatisfaction in your relationship, how can you communicate effectively and repair breaks, and the importance of having savoring in you…
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Dr. Charles (Chuck) T. Hill shares the four factors that predict relationship satisfaction and commitment. Listen to learn how to use them to strengthen your relationships. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. You can reach me at con…
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You need to be whole as your individual self to be able to be in a healthy romantic relationship. Then, you and your partner can show up fully in your relationship as a couple. Listen to this episode to learn what it takes to be able to be full as an individual and in the duality of a partnership in this conversation with Dr. Jane Mims.. You can vi…
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In this episode, we get into the research around relationships and especially interethnic relationships, attachment theory and interdependence theory. Dr. Gaines also talks about some of his research and his personal experiences. Listen to part two here Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com…
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In this second part of my conversation with Dr. Gaines, we talk about romantic relationships and what he's found are the differences and similarities around the world. We also discuss what makes relationships more challenging and how we can show up in a way that is generous and open-hearted to help make our relationships successful, especially roma…
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In We Should Get Together, Kat Vellos invites us to make deep rewarding friendships wherever we find ourselves, no matter how long we are there. In this episode, I go through some of the key ideas in the book for building close friendships wherever you are in life. If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. I would also appreciate it …
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Learn how to be thoughtfully about your friendships to create strong friendship networks, even if it means breaking up with some friends. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://changesbigandsmall.com If you enjoy the episode, please share it with a friend. I would also appreciate it if you would leave a review in …
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Aurora Archer and Kelly Croce Sorg share a deep, strong cross-racial friendship as unicorn in the sunset. They share how they nurture their friendship while navigating the challenging demands of working together in a company that centers racial equity. You must check out their site and podcast at theopt-in.com. Click this link to easily rate the po…
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Listen to this second part of my interview with Kristen KB Newton to find out how the levels of relationship and the "I"s of connection work not just in friendship but throughout life. Also, learn how you can use the singular motivator common to all people to get what you want in your life. Listen to part 2 of this conversation How to Move between …
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Listen to this first part of my interview with Kristen "KB" Newton to learn how to expand your friendship life. She explains the different types and levels of friendship and the five "I"s of connection. This will help you superpower your relationships. Listen to part 2 of this conversation Connection is the foundation for relationships, business an…
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Elliott Rae is the founder of the parenting platform MusicFootballFatherhood (MMF), called the ‘Mumsnet for Dads’ by the BBC. In this episode, he shares his friendship life, and his thoughts on male friendship. Learn how to build friendships and community through activity. Click this link to easily rate the podcast. Find the shownotes at https://ch…
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