Best Valerie Friedlander Podcasts (2024)

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How to Let Go of Shame and Rebuild Self-Trust with Valerie Friedlander 43:41

3d ago43:41

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Text your thoughts and questions! When we think of shame as an emotion, we can see how it doesn’t serve us, or rather, doesn’t help move us forward the way we want it to. But when we shift our mindset to view shame as another tool in our toolbox, we can understand why it is present and learn to pick up other, more helpful tools instead. Valerie Fri…

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3 Essentials to Maximize Your Experience at an Event 30:10

8d ago30:10

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Send me a text! “Three Essentials to Maximize Your Experience at an Event” provides a strategy to keep your planning simple and ensure you get the most out of your investment of time, money, and energy. Some of the obstacles to event ROI include overwhelm, self-doubt, shiny object, peer pressure, FOMO, and other such distractions. Additionally, the…

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Why You Need to Know Your Internal Productivity Rhythm 12:24

11d ago12:24

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Text your thoughts and questions! Do you notice how your energy levels fluctuate throughout the day? The energy lulls and dips that you feel like you’re pushing through? While this certainly could relate to your sleep schedule or even be a sign of burnout, there is also a natural cycle in our bodies that causes these variations. This cycle is calle…

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Why Your Morning Routine Results in Frustration Not Focus 15:35

18d ago15:35

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Text your thoughts and questions! Morning routines, although effective for some, are not for everyone. And that’s ok! At its core, a morning routine is just that, a routine. It’s a specific window of time in which you’re aiming to complete a habit or set of habits requiring energy and focus. When you break it down, you can easily see how this conce…

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Redefining Our Relationship to Productivity with Lisa Zawrotny 41:48

22d ago41:48

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Send me a text! Redefining our relationship to productivity is a necessary component of preventing burnout and cultivating well-being. Our current societal relationship to productivity is built on Industrial Revolution era conception of work ethic. This conception wraps our value into what we can produce, dehumanizing us in the process. In order to…

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Make Better Decisions When You Align Your Actions with Chantelle Andercastle 37:36

25d ago37:36

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Text your thoughts and questions! We all want to be in alignment because we know it’s a good thing. But what does being in alignment actually mean? And what are we aligning ourselves and our businesses to? Chantelle Andercastle joins me on the podcast today as we break down this buzzword and figure out how we can start taking aligned action. This w…

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Why You Need to Ethically Align with Your Coach with Sarah Heeter 44:28

1M ago44:28

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Text your thoughts and questions! Being ethical is defined as conforming to a standard of what’s right and good. While there are definitely certain practices that obviously fit that, there are also many grey areas that we may not agree with, but are not technically unethical practices either. In my conversation today with guest Sarah Heeter, our co…

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Tending Your Self-Relationship through Values & Shadow Work with Erica Courdae 48:24

1M ago48:24

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Send me a text! Tending your self-relationship through values & shadow work helps you engages the roots of your motivation and how you live your life. Our values form the basis of our core motivations. Shadow work helps us acknowledge and heal the wounds that inhibit awareness and access to our full self. While we live in a world full of obstacles …

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Life and Business Advice from a Multi-Passionate Mom Entrepreneur with Reena Friedman Watts 38:13

1M ago38:13

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Text your thoughts and questions! Being a mom and an entrepreneur is quite the combo and certainly not for the faint of heart. Today’s guest and fellow mompreneur, Reena Friedman Watts, knows this to be true. She returns to the podcast to share her experiences and challenges as she navigates life transitions while seemingly juggling it all. This we…

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Gratitude: One of the Simplest Habits to Improve Mental Wellbeing 13:17

2M ago13:17

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Text your thoughts and questions! During Mental Health Awareness Month, I wanted to revisit the practice of gratitude, a topic we have covered on the podcast before and is a personal favorite of mine. Studies have shown that having a gratitude practice is a powerful, yet simple healing habit that has a direct impact on your mental wellbeing. This w…

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Cultivating Collaboration Over Competition 46:09

2M ago46:09

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Send me a text! Cultivating collaboration over competition is essential in today's interconnected world. We don't exist in a vacuum; our social understanding and discernment must be engaged collectively. The spaces we inhabit, like social media platforms, exert significant influence on our interactions, sometimes more than our intentions to be coll…

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How To Motivate Yourself By Meeting Your Needs First 13:04

2M ago13:04

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Text your thoughts and questions! In our hustle and grind world, it’s easy to get so focused on achievement that we forget about honoring and understanding life experiences in order to heal and grow. There’s a lot of irony in this because, in actuality, when we take care of our needs, instead of pushing past them for the sake of productivity, we ac…

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How to Make Your Anxiety a Creative Advantage with Gregory Halpen 39:00

2M ago39:00

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Text your thoughts and questions! If you’re a creative person who has anxiety, you know how anxious thoughts and feelings can be a massive block when it comes to your creativity. But when we start to recognize and understand our anxiety we can learn to integrate it into our creative process and leverage it. Today’s guest, Gregory Halpen, knows this…

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Reclaiming Creativity and Healing Through Art with Krishna Kayastha 41:56

2M ago41:56

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Send me a text! Reclaiming creativity and healing through art is essential because you’re innately creative, even if you’re someone who wouldn’t label yourself as “a creative.” Many of people learn to disconnect from their creativity as children because self-expression doesn’t feel safe, pressure to do art “right” surrounded it with perfectionism, …

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When You Focus On Physical Wellness Your Mental Health Improves with Keri Cooper 42:38

2M ago42:38

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Text your thoughts and questions! Our mental health drives so many aspects of our lives and can either limit or lighten us. Thankfully, the more we understand it, the better we can tend to it, and the more likely we are to thrive. Holistic therapist Keri Cooper joins the podcast today to share how focusing on the physical foundations of wellness si…

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Early Signs of Burnout That May Surprise You 12:45

2M ago12:45

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Text your thoughts and questions! We often think of burnout as something obvious and big–where we cross a line and that’s it! We’re down for the count. But burnout is more nuanced than that and the early and more subtle signs can zip by us undetected, leading us to hit rock bottom and ask ourselves, “How did I get here?” This week, episode 206 of t…

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Foundations for Authentic Public Relations with Catharine Montgomery 44:17

3M ago44:17

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Send me a text! Foundations for authentic public relations support building solid connections whether you are an organization or individual. The value of truly listening to others, understanding different perspectives and pathways toward a goal, and then following through on what you learn cannot be overstated. These principles of communication and…

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Why Some Stress Actually Helps You Perform Better 13:13

3M ago13:13

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Text your thoughts and questions! We often refer to all types of stress just as “stress” but there is a difference between eustress (good stress) and distress (bad stress). When we make this distinction, we’re able to clearly see how some stress can be a useful tool (is, in fact, necessary) for increasing productivity. This week, episode 205 of the…

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Why Bringing Nature Inside Will Help You Focus Better with Kasey Riley 38:07

3M ago38:07

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Text your thoughts and questions! Biophilic design is an incredible way to restore focus, enhance productivity and creativity, reduce stress, and improve overall wellness. The good news is, you may already be using it without even realizing it. Kasey Riley joins us today to share how this type of design, indicating a “love of life,” brings nature i…

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Understanding the 5 Love Languages 31:24

3M ago31:24

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Send me a text! Understanding the 5 Love Languages has helped facilitate communication for many people but it has numerous limitations. While the 5 Love Languages has become an extremely popular relationship tool, it’s not a fix-all and it may not be the right approach for everyone. What about this tool makes it helpful and where it falls short can…

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How Breathing Can Calm Your Body and Better Your Mood with Jenny Cheifetz 33:51

3M ago33:51

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Text your thoughts and questions! It’s amazing what a deep breath can do, especially when you’re feeling agitated or stressed. Jenny Cheifetz, a certified breathwork facilitator joins us to dive deep into how we can use breathwork as a tool to reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep, and more. This week, episode 203 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podca…

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7 Reasons Diets Fail and What to Do Instead with Alisha Carlson 41:40

3M ago41:40

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Text your thoughts and questions! Dieting is a HUGE industry, and yet, 95% of diets don’t work. That’s because the diets pushed on us are often rooted in fear, guilt, and shame, masking themselves as a healthy lifestyle change that doesn’t hold up in the long term. Today’s guest Alisha Carlson found this out the hard way and set out to do better, h…

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Building a Relationship to Pleasure and Intimacy with Daniela Stevens 49:30

4M ago49:30

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Send me a text! Building a relationship to pleasure and intimacy takes a lot of intention in this society that still treats talking about sex as taboo. So many people struggle with intimacy due to lack of communication, trauma, and societal conditioning to disconnect from their bodies and desires. Improving intimacy requires us to unlearn harmful n…

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How To Make Sure You're Productive Versus Busy 15:17

4M ago15:17

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Text your thoughts and questions! Productivity is not something you strive for on principle or an endgame unto itself. It’s important to recognize that we’re not trying to be productive for productivity’s sake, but rather to support who we are, the life we want to live, and the goals we wish to achieve. This week, episode 201 of the Positively Livi…

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200 Episodes of Positively Living® 38:22

4M ago38:22

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Text your thoughts and questions! The Positively Living Podcast is celebrating 200 episodes! In honor of that, my friend and former guest, Manpreet Bawa, is stepping in as guest host for a special interview so you can get to know the host behind the mic. This week, episode 200 of the Positively Living Podcast is about celebration and reflection! In…

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Creating Healthy Relationships 28:31

4M ago28:31

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Send me a text! Creating healthy relationships in all areas of our life is the focus of this season of Unlimited. A relationship is how we relate to another person, place, thing, or even concept. How we relate to ourselves is at the core of how we relate to others. Yet, how we understand and relate to ourselves is also built from those external rel…

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Using the 80/20 Principle to Leverage a Better Life 13:36

4M ago13:36

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Text your thoughts and questions! The 80/20 principle states that for many outcomes, roughly 80% of the effects come from 20% of the causes. This means that a small number of inputs can often produce a large amount of outputs. When applied to all areas of our lives, we can see that using the 80/20 principle can boost productivity, and happiness, an…

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Notetaking Inspiration to Easily Organize Your Life with Emily Aborn 38:48

4M ago38:48

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Text your thoughts and questions! Notetaking goes beyond capturing information. It helps you organize, process, and engage with the information. This week, episode 198 of the Positively Living Podcast is about notetaking inspiration to easily organize your life! Emily Aborn is a Content Copywriter, Speaker, and Host of the Content with Character an…

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Seek Happiness to Be More Productive 13:36

5M ago13:36

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Text your thoughts and questions! We all want to be productive, but at what cost? Often people place mastering productivity as their #1 priority, which can actually limit happiness. We need to reverse this order to get the most benefit. This week, episode 197 of the Positively Living Podcast is about seeking happiness to be more productive! In this…

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The Magic of Whole Life Decluttering [Round Up] 14:07

5M ago14:07

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Text your thoughts and questions! Through my experiences, both as someone dealing with clutter and someone who’s helped hundreds of clients deal with it, I know that decluttering is one of the most beneficial habits we can incorporate into our lives. This week, in episode 196 of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m featuring 10 episodes that feature …

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Meditation as a Direct Path to Life Harmony [Re-release] 18:45

5M ago18:45

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Text your thoughts and questions! Incorporating meditation into your life is effective for stress management, focus, and so much more. But it only works if you practice it in a way that works for you. This week, episode 195 of the Positively Living Podcast is about using meditation as a direct path to life harmony. In this episode of the Positively…

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Why Simplifying Is More Important Than Organizing 11:55

5M ago11:55

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Text your thoughts and questions! It’s my goal in every podcast episode to keep things simple because no matter who we are or what our situation is, simplifying can help, especially in a world that offers us plenty of complexity. This week, episode 194 of the Positively Living Podcast is about why simplifying is more important than organizing! In t…

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How to Make Your Network Work for You with Sara Lowell and Dana Johnson 38:43

6M ago38:43

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Text your thoughts and questions! Your network is not only built from potential clients, but also potential investors, collaborators, and connectors that can take your business to the next level. Building a strong and diverse network is key to your personal and professional success. This week, episode 193 of the Positively Living Podcast is about h…

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Simple Email Automation That Will Generate More Business Leads with James Allen 39:36

6M ago39:36

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Text your thoughts and questions! What if I told you that you could make more money by doing less work? Today’s guest has done just that for himself and now helps others take what they’re already doing and turn it into passive income using a simple, automated email sequence. This week, episode 192 of the Positively Living Podcast is about a simple …

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What You Need to Get Organized and Write That Book with Judi Harrington 42:32

6M ago42:32

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Text your thoughts and questions! Like a high percentage of the population, I’ve always wanted to write a book. And also like a high percentage of the population, I haven’t… yet. But my guest today has and she’s helped others do so too. Our conversation today will not only guide you on how to write that book you’ve been thinking about, it will enco…

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3 Simple Steps When you Need a Mental Reset 17:30

6M ago17:30

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Text your thoughts and questions! We are constantly plugged into our world through the handheld screens that tell us everything we need to know instantaneously. As a questioner and a researcher, I adore being in an information age but recognize the downsides. This constant flow of information you once found helpful can become harmful in certain sit…

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Season 3 Wrap-up and New Year Transition Tips 37:21

6M ago37:21

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Send me a text! Discover valuable New Year transition tips in this Season 3 wrap-up for the Unlimited Podcast. The period between one cycle and the next is a great time to reflect both on where you’ve been and where you’re going. It’s important to create supportive space to engage and focus that reflection. You can set that foundation through honor…

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Why Compassion is Essential to Be More Productive 15:56

6M ago15:56

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Text your thoughts and questions! A recent event happened that caused me to pause my work and be there for my family. This challenged me to walk my talk, redefine what it means to be productive at this moment and in this season of life, and practice compassionate productivity on myself. This week, episode 189 of the Positively Living Podcast is abo…

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How a Joy List Can Make You More Productive 13:25

7M ago13:25

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Text your thoughts and questions! Among the many things I wish for you, joy is at the top of the list. It may seem obvious why, but there is so much more to it than your happiness and, unsurprisingly, productivity is part of it. When you integrate more joy into your daily routine, you not only experience pleasure and positive emotions, but you give…

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Aligning With Your Astrology with Babs Cheung 45:45

7M ago45:45

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Send me a text! Aligning with your astrology is a way to explore what works for you. From new year plans to parenting, it’s one thing to recognize that there’s no one size fits all, but it can be hard to step outside the norms without some kind of framework to work from. Not to mention, it’s even harder to think outside the box when you’re already …

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How to Figure Out Your Planning Style with Kylie Ota 41:11

7M ago41:11

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Text your thoughts and questions! Countless frameworks exist and even overlap one another to help us gain self-awareness and uncover why we work the way we do. Today we’re exploring yet another way to use self-awareness as a planning and productivity tool to help you get organized and avoid burnout. This week, episode 187 of the Positively Living P…

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How Mind Mapping Helps All Brain Types Focus Better with Jamie Chapman 31:22

7M ago31:22

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Text your thoughts and questions! As we continue to explore tools that will work best for you, it’s time to feature a classic called mind mapping, a tool you can use to diagram your thoughts and ideas. If your brain is overwhelmed and making lists isn’t helping, mind mapping may be the tool you need to help you focus and plan. This week, episode 18…

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How To Ask For Help When You're a Giver 13:22

7M ago13:22

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Text your thoughts and questions! Asking for help is a challenge for many of us, especially those of us that are givers. But while the reasons we deny ourselves may feel noble, the results can be problematic. This week, episode 185 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how to ask for help when you’re a giver! In this episode of the Positively L…

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Accessing the True Power of Gratitude: Beyond Individualism 35:14

8M ago35:14

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Send me a text! Accessing the true power of gratitude requires going beyond the individual mindset approach that is typically referenced. Expressions of gratitude have been observed among many communally based species. It supports group functioning. Thus, the true power of gratitude is in collective connection, not individual mindset. Studies show …

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How to Meditate Easily through Creative Expression with Jennifer Faye Colombo 39:04

8M ago39:04

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Text your thoughts and questions! What I love most about being a productivity strategist is finding unique ways to achieve our goals that fit with who we are and how we work. Today’s guest helps us do just that as we explore how we can use art as a form of meditative practice. This week, episode 184 of the Positively Living Podcast is about how to …

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No Fail Gratitude Journal Approach for Your Busy Life 17:53

8M ago17:53

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Text your thoughts and questions! While tapping into your gratitude and expressing it can be achieved in many ways, there is a reason gratitude journaling is so popular. It’s incredibly effective so I would be doing you a disservice if I didn't expand on the benefits of this particular practice. This week, episode 183 of the Positively Living Podca…

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How to Create Belonging with Amena Chaudhry 54:21

8M ago54:21

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Send me a text! How to create belonging starts with understanding that most of us don’t know what belonging really is. It’s hard to create something that you haven’t first experienced and there is a difference between intellectually understanding vs experiencing something. What most of us do experience is strong conditioning from a young age around…

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Internal Family Systems As a Proven Treatment for Burnout with Katie LaCelle 34:06

8M ago34:06

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Text your thoughts and questions! As we’ve discussed in past episodes, burnout is all too common, and that is all the more reason to focus podcast content on healing. It’s time to explore another tool from our personalized productivity toolbox–Internal Family Systems (IFS)–an evidence-based approach to tackling burnout as well as other chronic cond…

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How to Improve Your Productivity Using the Four Tendencies 19:11

8M ago19:11

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Text your thoughts and questions! Assessments like Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies are the key to living a happier, more productive life. That's because these types of assessments allow us to become more self-aware, letting us evaluate who we are and what we do, manage our emotions, align our behavior, and understand how others perceive us. Self-a…

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Reclaiming Humanity Through Grief 33:34

9M ago33:34

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Send me a text! Reclaiming humanity through grief is necessary for our ability to intentionally create a world that honors each person's humanity. Understanding and having space to grieve and support each other through our grief helps us to connect to our shared humanity. In so many often unconscious ways, we are encouraged to dehumanize ourselves …

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