Jen Louden is the guest co-host on How She Really Does It. She helped start the self-care movement with her first book, The Woman's Comfort Book. In this conversation we talk about how to stay with your journey when it gets difficult.

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/how-to-stay-with-your-journey-when-it-gets-difficult-with-jen-louden/]

This past year has provided us with the opportunity to really reflect on who we are and who we want to be. Many of us want to become a better person, but you mustn’t discount the wonderful person you already are.

Join me this week as I show you how to use experiences of grief and loss to become a deliberate leader, and why we shouldn’t discount the learning we experience in our lives. I share why who you are becoming is a journey, not a destination, and why it’s the small steps along the way that make a big difference.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/3pQUPSM

Hiro Boga is a business strategist, teacher, adviser, and mentor. Hiro returns as a guest co-host to discuss how change really happens.

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/change-really-happen-hiro-boga/]

Tune in this week as I show you why money is not tied to your worth as a person and how to acknowledge the internal messaging you grew up with. I’m sharing some tools to make money and create wealth, and showing you how to spend money in a way that delights you. Saving money is important, but so is spending it.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/3rRIijE

Alice Boyes, Ph.D is here to talk about Anxiety. She is the author of The Anxiety Toolkit: Strategies for Fine-Tuning Your Mind and Moving Past Your Stuck Points. In this 2015 episode, Alice and I have a conversation about anxiety, why it’s so common, and how to shift out of an anxious mindset.

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/alice-boyes-ww/]

Join me this week as I share the importance of making time for yourself and how calendaring this time in can help you commit to this. I'm showing you how to cultivate a growth mindset and let go of thinking you have to do things in a certain way. Making time for yourself is not a chore – it’s a gift. Allow yourself to receive it.

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Have you ever sat down and thought about why you want what you want? Are your goals really in line with your true desires? I find that it’s so common for us to strive for things because other people have them, because we think it’s the next logical step, or because we’re conditioned to want them. In this conversation, which originally aired in 2016, Jeannette Maw and I talk about how to focus on your goals to get clear on what you really want.

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/jeannette-maw-ww/]

Tune in this week as I share four common obstacles people face when working towards achieving a goal, and four ways to reframe these beliefs to better serve you. I’m showing you why being curious will always lead to growth and why there’s no right or wrong way to do something, only your way.

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Are you wanting to create change in your life? Are you frustrated that the change is not sticking? In this interview Mike Robbins and I talk about getting out of your own way to creating lasting change in your life.

Join me this week as I’m showing you how to respond to disappointment and understand your feelings and the stories that you’re telling yourself. I’m explaining the importance of learning to live in uncertainty and showing you how to develop the courage to go after what you want in life!

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Cathy and Todd Adams, hosts of Zen Parenting Radio, joined me in this 2014 episode to talk about how to become more aware and conscious so that you can transform your family relationships.

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/cathy-todd-adams-ww/]

In this episode, I’m showing you how to identify the reasons you are resisting and sharing some tips to help you overcome resistance and achieve your goals. I explain the effects of resistance and how overcoming it will enable you to create the life you truly desire. Not everything has to be hard, my friend. Go out there and overcome your resistance!

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Torie Henderson is a well-known speaker, teacher and coach, who helps parents stay sane in the land of crazy . She uses her 20 years of experience in family life education and human development to help caring, over-worked parents live their best lives so their kids will, too.

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/torie-henderson-ww/]

In today’s show, I explore the different kinds of storytelling and how each one impacts your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs about yourself and the world. I show you how to increase your capacity to feel all the feelings so you can start telling whole, true stories. You deserve to tell yourself the truth. Become the storyteller of the future you want.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/3qiCa2Y

Have you ever thought about your feelings as messengers who are here to tell you something important?

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/karla-mclaren-ww-2/]

In today’s episode, I encourage you to consider whose race you’re competing in, and if you even want to be there. There is so much growth and fulfillment to be found when we choose our own race and stay in our authentic lanes. I’m sharing how you can find clarity around this and what to do when you start focusing backward. Remember, you are worthy right now, right here, win or lose.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2Xgb0gL

Dr. Krisin Neff is a researcher, professor, and author. In this interview we discuss the effects of compassion for ourselves and others.

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In today’s episode, I’m sharing some ways you can reset, get present, and focus forward. I challenge you to notice how you talk to yourself, how you respond to obstacles in your path, and how you take care of yourself. Just like Dorothy, we all have a yellow brick road that leads to our vision, and there will be obstacles along the way. My hope for you is that you allow yourself to dream and follow your path without being held back by your past.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/3airDQI

Susan Hyatt is a Master Certified Life and Business coach, podcaster, author, and speaker. In this episode, which originally aired in 2016, Susan and I talk about how to stop waiting for permission. When you lead your own life, you can live your life a way that fits you instead of giving your power away.

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/susan-hyatt-ww/]

In today’s episode, I’m diving deep into the realization that we are who we are and where we are thanks to the giants whose shoulders we stand on. I’m sharing who my giants are and were, and why having giants is so beneficial and beautiful. I hope this episode inspires you to consider the impact you can have and who may need your shoulders to stand on in the future. 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/37rq7tC

Celebrations look different this year. They won’t be the same as the ones discussed in this episode or that have taken place in years past. But even in this difficult year where it feels like there’s not a lot to celebrate, it is important and helpful to find ways to do so with your household, with yourself, or virtually with others!

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/celebrations-karen-walrond-ww/]

In today’s episode, I open up about the ways I never thought I could get what I wanted, whether it be a new car or my dream career, and why that wasn't true. I know so many of you feel this way, so I’m sharing the exact baby steps you can take to start brainstorming and creating what you want deep inside. 2020 has been rough and the holidays are going to be different, and you can still create anything you want.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2Kw8pw2

Mark Butler is a budget-loving finance nerd and is the founder of the accounting startup Let’s Do the Books. He’s been on my show several times, and in this 2016 episode we discuss how to stop defining yourself with money. 

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/mark-butler-ww/]

In today’s episode, I’m offering you hope that moving forward will bring you more benefits than giving up will. I’m exploring the different reasons we want to give up, many directly from my clients and what they’re telling themselves. I’ll also share all the reasons why not giving up benefits you and the importance of practicing vulnerability. It’s normal to want to give up, but I challenge you to consider what would happen if you didn’t.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2K5fnbl

Michele Woodward and I discussed a topic that you have already heard me discuss with my friend Hiro Boga – Own Your Value + Value What You Bring. I love having a topic to dive into and explore the different meanings we all have. I love there not being a right or wrong.

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/]

Despite our cultural programming to always be productive, when we give ourselves space, we allow our brains to refuel and recharge. We inspire creativity and new ideas and become kinder, more patient versions of ourselves. 

Today, I’m sharing how it benefits you, your work, and your relationships to embrace space and not beat yourself up for it.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/3mxn2ND

Hiro Boga is a business strategist, teacher, adviser and mentor.  Hiro returns as a guest co-host to discuss owning your value + value what you bring. 

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/]

In today’s episode, Stacia shares what it was like for her husband to get a life-changing diagnosis and how she and her family coped with it. Stacia truly is a window into what’s possible when we surrender the battle and instead find courage to accept what is. Friends, I want to let you know that we will be discussing thoughts of suicide in this episode. Remember, we are resilient when we feel our emotions, and you are never alone.

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Anna Vocino is an actor, comic, voice overer, podcaster, and cookbooker. She joined me as a guest co-host on the podcast for several episodes. Listen in to this episode to hear us talk about confidence, what gets in the way of it, playing a smaller version of yourself. 

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This week, I invite you to look at how your holidays have evolved over the years and ask yourself if it’s possible that different can also be good. What would happen if you let go of what is “supposed to happen” and got creative with what you can create?

It has been a long eight months of COVID, and we’re coming to the end of a very intense year. It’s important to acknowledge and feel our emotions, and instead of focusing on what can’t be, focus on what can.

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What is holding you back from creating the life you want? Sharon Lechter knows the answer from personal experience. Sharon returns to talk about standing in your own power and discovering what is holding you back from other opportunities in your life. 

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/sharon-lechter-ww/]

Tune in to the podcast today where I share the reasons so many of us feel mom guilt, where it comes from, and how to let it go. As women, we’re natural fixers. But this pandemic has caused a lot of trauma that we simply can’t fix. I’m sharing what we can do to help our children during this time, and it starts with giving yourself permission to drop the guilt.

Get full show notes and more information here:https://bit.ly/3ki7pYN

Byron Katie is a speaker and author of several books including Loving What Is and A Mind at Home with Itself. She is the founder of The Work, a method of inquiry for identifying and questioning any stressful thought. In this episode, she and I discuss The Work and why this type of inquiry is so powerful.

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/byron-katie-ww/]

Listen in today as I share my thoughts about this tense time and my encouragement for you to get through it. My hope is that you ask yourself the questions in this episode to help navigate you towards an even more resilient, compassionate, and loving self. We have done hard things, and we will continue to do hard things.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2I6Odzv

Karen joined me for a time as a guest co-host on How She Really Does It. In this episode, which originally aired in 2016, we talk about money. We’ll discuss my and Karen’s different feelings around money. One of us fears it and one of us loves it!

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/money-love-fear-ww/]

Listen in to today’s interview with Roberta to learn what bravery and courage look like in her life and how it can inspire more in yours. You will discover what fuels Roberta’s courage, how she mitigates risk, and why it’s important to let your family be who they are. Whether you’re a parent of a child with a disability or a listener seeking inspiration, this episode will leave you feeling fueled for courage.

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Executive coach Michele Woodward joined me in this 2016 episode to discuss all things leadership. We talk about what makes an effective leader, how to recognize arenas in your life where you are a leader, what gets in the way of owning your leadership potential, and more.

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/michele-woodward-leader-ww/]

Listen in today as I share why self-care isn’t frivolous or just for the privileged, it’s fundamental. There are plenty of obstacles to getting the self-care we had before Covid, but it’s not impossible. Give yourself permission to experiment and create your own self-care menu. I’m sharing some of my favorite forms of self-care, how I’ve adapted them during the pandemic, and how you can go from depleted to restored today.

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This episode’s guest believes that the way we live is an exact reflection of our deepest held beliefs about ourselves. This includes our relationships with food, money, and love. 

Geneen Roth is the New York Times best selling author of When Food is Love, This Messy Magnificent Life, and more. She joined me in this 2010 interview to talk about the concepts in her book Women Food and God.

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/geneen-roth-ww/]

In today’s episode, Joanna and I discuss how Covid has impacted us and the ways this pandemic has led us to become more compassionate, curious, and confident. We explore the power of leadership when the mind and heart are combined. From the importance of developing compassion to making space for crying and action, we cover it all. If you’re ready to tune into your inner wisdom and become a true role model for your people, friends, this episode is for you.

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Are you feeling overwhelmed? Like you’re trying to do it all? We have taken on more things this year than we ever could have imagined. In this episode, which originally aired six years ago, you’ll find out how award-winning journalist Brigid Schulte finds the time even with overwhelm knocking at her door.

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/brigid-schulte-ww/]

In today’s episode, I’m sharing 14 things I’ve learned in the 14 years of this show. There have been so many aha moments, so many episodes that you all told me you were touched and inspired by. I’m going to share how these 14 years brought me back to myself over and over again, how I learned to trust my inner wisdom, and how I learned that there is no right way to live this messy, brilliant life. It has been an honor and a privilege to be in your ears each week, so thank you.

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In this episode I interview couples therapist Nancy Dreyfus, who created a revolutionary practice that helps real people hold the power to express what they wish they could say to the person they love.

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/nancy-dreyfus-ww/]

On today’s show, I’m showing you why it’s much better to have an ingredient list than scripts for your relationships. As you cultivate relationships that rise up to meet you, be aware of what you actually value and what you will no longer tolerate. I’m sharing my ingredient list, my experience with writing scripts, and how you can get clear on what you want from your relationships too.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/3inPkYo

In this conversation Barbara and I talk about how to become financially literate, smart about money, and how to be in control of your own financial situation. Many things we discussed in 2008 are especially relevant again today in this time of economic uncertainty.

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/barbara-stanny-ww/]

In today’s episode, I’m sharing what it means to cultivate relationships that rise up with you. As humans, we are hardwired for connection. But, due to our conditioning, sometimes we settle for less than we deserve. I’m sharing how you can acknowledge where this is happening in your relationships and then decide if you’re willing to tolerate it. Whether you are or not, know that you are worthy of loving, fulfilling relationships no matter what movies or society has taught you.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/3cnBGTJ

In this Wisdom Wednesday episode, which originally aired in 2009, we talk some more about slasher careers as well as working and job hunting in an economic downturn. We also discuss career transitions, networking, and what makes a good business partnership.

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As you listen to my interview with Mark today, I want you to consider the obstacles in front of you and your fear of disappointment. You aren’t facing obstacles because you're not good enough; you’re facing them because you’re human. I invite you to find inspiration in Mark’s story and really decide if you have the capacity to face your challenges. It doesn’t have to be overnight, but I promise you, it feels so much better when we don’t give up on ourselves.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/3mnaZDd

You have a child who is a great athlete. Life is full of swim meets, baseball games, and soccer games. Most weekends you are just trying to keep up with the busy schedules. Then you find out your child has cancer. What next?

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/mark-barr-ww/]

Just because you are struggling, it does not mean you’ve failed. Or that you’re a fraud. Or that you haven’t done your work and that you should be past this by now. This is your falling down moment and it is an opportunity.

Listen in today to hear how I handle my falling down moments, which there have been a ton of during the last six months. I’m sharing what it means about you when old behaviors creep back up and why you may have fallen out of alignment. 

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Is my child talented? This is a question that I am asked all the time. In fact, this has been a subject that I have been passionate about for years. Talent... Who has it? Why do some appear to have more talent than others? Is it possible to increase talent? Or is it just plain dumb luck? In this episode, which originally aired in 2009, I interview New York Times bestselling author Daniel Coyle. We talk about the concepts in his book The Talent Code: Greatness Isn’t Born. It’s Grown. Here’s How.

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/daniel-coyle-ww/]

Today, I’m inviting you to consider the people who matter most to you and how you can show up for them. Your self-defeating thoughts are preventing you from reaching out and the people you love from receiving your love. I’m sharing how I’ve been showing up for others, how it felt when the people I care about didn’t show up for me, and how you can make real connections despite the pandemic. We want to show up for those that matter to us and we want those that matter to us to show up. It takes bravery and courage to show up, but doing so is so rewarding.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/3b3A00L

In this interview, I talk with Michael about leadership and doing great work. Keep in mind that when I talk about leadership I’m not just talking about CEOs and people who lead teams at work. People lead in many different arenas in our lives.

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/michael-bungay-stanier-ww/]

I invite you to listen in to my conversation with Hiro and allow her words to flow through you. Hear her words, but also feel heard in this interview. We’re talking about some high-level concepts here and if some of it goes over your head, that’s perfectly okay. Take the time for yourself to absorb her wisdom, learn about yourself, and discover how to stand with yourself instead of against yourself. 

Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2FTJOPq

“I don’t care if you think you’re not a good writer.  I’ll make you better.”  That is what Besty Rapoport tells the writers who work with her.   She helps people get heard by helping writers bring their ideas to life, using their authentic voice while telling their story. 

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/betsy-rapoport-ww/]

I invite you to listen in this week and find out why standing with yourself is so important, not just for you but for those you love. It’s all too easy to fall back into ways of abandoning ourselves, but when we do that, we sabotage everything we want. I’m sharing the ways I see myself and others abandoning ourselves and how we can break that pattern. We must all stand with ourselves, be our own best friends, and have our own backs. Because if not you, who?

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Peter Walsh is an author, speaker, educator, and an expert in organizational design. You may recognize him from The Oprah Winfrey Show, OWN Network, and Rachel Ray. In this episode from 2015 Peter and I talk about the benefits of a “less is more” mentality in a “more is more” culture.

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/peter-walsh-ww/]

I'm interviewing my friend and CEO of Leadership Delta, Laura Boyd. Laura has over 25 years of experience helping organizations achieve sustainable growth and, during this time, her expertise is very needed. We’re talking about how our personal and professional lives are intertwined, how to cope with parental guilt, and the traits leaders need to guide their teams. We’re all in the same storm, but sitting in different boats.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/3ixN6WI

Author and entrepreneur Ariane de Bonvoisin joins me in this episode to talk about perseverance and how to stick it out long enough to overcome obstacles and achieve success.

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/ariane-de-bonvoisin-ww/]

Today I’m chatting with my friend and self-care revolutionary Jen Louden about why we give up on ourselves and fall into the “Why Bother?” mindset. She’s sharing all about her new book, the process of writing it, and why she loves this piece of work the most. As achievers, it’s hard for us to slow down and stop planning. But when we do, we get to experience the freedom and joy that can come with uncertainty.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2Ps6l7u

Martha Beck returns! Author of Finding Your Own North Star, Steering by Starlight, and Expecting Adam to name a few, Martha is also a columnist for O Magazine and a life coach and my mentor teacher. Listen to the interview as we discuss creating the life you want.

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/martha-beck-ww/]

In today’s episode, Beth and I are diving deep into the background and consequences of AOC’s response to Ted Yoho, reflecting on how we speak truth to power in our own lives, and discussing the vulnerability that comes with standing up for your values. Beth is such an inspiring person, and the ripple effect of her personal and professional activism is quite profound. I’m thrilled to share this empowering interview with you and I hope it inspires you to look at your own capacity for speaking truth to power.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/3jO49VX

Do you run from your dark side and only acknowledge your bright, bubbly side? Todd Kashdan is a professor at George Mason University and a recognized authority on well-being and social relationships. Todd is here today to talk about what it means to be mentally healthy and successful.

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/todd-kashdan-ww/]

Today, I’m sharing my interview with previous guest and founder of Productive Flourishing, Charlie Gilkey. Charlie and I have a lot in common when it comes to racial identity and not feeling like we totally belong in the systems and institutions around us. In our discussion, Charlie breaks down why this is and how we can cultivate a sense of belonging. Remember friends, it’s harder to create belonging with others when you don't have the belonging with yourself first. 

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In this episode from 2015, guest co-host Anna Vocino and I talk about our mindsets and the mind crack that gets in our way. We open our minds to you, so that you can learn exactly how to move through the mind crack to create more of what you really want. 

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Listen in today as I share my experience with the squatters in my brain and how I deal with evicting them. Believe me, once you’re aware of their presence, you won’t be able to unsee them. I’m sharing how to get those squatters out and find new tenants who will contribute and use the space well. Choosing joy can be scary, but it’s better than letting the squatters back in.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/38Xd7v3

In this episode which originally aired in 2014, Karla McLaren and I discuss empathy and how to develop the language and skills to be able to use empathy effectively in your life. Karla McLaren is an award-winning author, researcher, and pioneering educator whose empathic approach to emotions revalues even the most “negative” emotions, and opens startling new pathways into the depths of the soul. 

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/karla-mclaren-empathy-ww/]

In today’s episode, I’m exploring the invisible soldiers inside all of us that are disempowering our voices, needs, and visions. If you’re tired of getting mad at yourself for fulfilling everyone else’s needs but your own, it’s time to consider how much power you’re giving your invisible soldier. Remember, you are not a soldier. You are the leader of your life.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/31V21Fd

Learning what your values are and keeping them in mind can help guide you in all parts of your life. In this episode from 2014, executive coach Michele Woodward and I discuss how values can be a guiding light in your life and career.

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/live-your-values-ww/]

In today’s episode, I’m talking about why we’re all so tired right now and how to be okay with where you’re at. Of course, you’re exhausted; acknowledge what you’ve been experiencing the last few months. Feelings take energy to experience and work through. But, they can also give us clarity. I’m sharing how you can grow your capacity to feel so you can wake up and rise again tomorrow. 

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Taking care of yourself is important, especially at this time. Many of us have reservations about self-care. We wonder whether we are doing it the “right way” and whether we deserve it. We tend to forget that the best way to take care of yourself is different for every individual.

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/taking-care-of-yourself-karen-walrond-ww]

Your why right now doesn’t have to be your why forever. What would happen if you found a why and tested it to see if it works for you?

In today’s episode, I’m sharing how us over achievers can sustain our motivation from a place of value instead of a place of shame. When I face obstacles, as I have in the past few months, I remember my why and that motivates me to keep going. Join me in a discussion about how to choose your why, make sure you like it, and test it out.

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In this interview I talk with author Emily Esfahani Smith about meaning. In her book The Power of Meaning: Finding Fulfillment in a World Obsessed with Happiness, Emily argues the unending pursuit of happiness has distracted us from what really matters – the search for meaning in life.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/emily-esfahni-smith-ww/

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the kinds of overwhelm I’ve been dealing with lately and how I’m choosing to break through the confusion. Seeing things clearly comes from learning. So I’m sharing some of the ways you can reduce your overwhelm by learning from compassionate and non-judgmental people and places. And, I’m talking about the power that comes with finally making a decision.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://bit.ly/2N7yW0I

Harriet Lerner, Ph.D is a beloved and respected relationship expert. An author, speaker, and psychologist, Harriet Lerner is best known for her work on the psychology of women, marriage, and family relationships.

Get full show notes and more information here: [https://howshereallydoesit.com/podcast/harriet-lerner-anger-clarity-ww/]

My friend, it takes bravery and courage to commit to decisions, to apply the knowledge you’ve learned, and to create the space and structure to try. It might take weeks, months, or even years.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing the ways I’m being compassionate and giving myself grace for the gap between my intellectual knowledge and applied knowledge. It’s the same grace I teach my clients and my swimming students to have. You’re going to make mistakes, you’re going to feel discomfort. But remember, you can always put your feet down.

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I want you to know that I see you. I’m listening. And I’m learning what I can do by using my voice.

Join me in today’s episode as I process the emotions I felt last week of resistance, fear, and shame. I will make mistakes as I learn to use my voice, but I will rise back up to help create change. I invite you to be willing to get uncomfortable and have uncomfortable conversations with me.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing how I’ve been handling uncertainty lately and the ways I’ve been working through my resistance. I talk about the change in my local gas station’s brand that sent me for a loop and the amazing conclusions I drew from that. We can’t control this virus or the changes it causes, but we can control our mindsets and where we focus our brains.

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What would it be like to lose the internal dialogue in your brain and experience the world like an infant? Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a Harvard trained neuroanatomist, had this experience when she had a stroke at age 37. It gave her an opportunity to study her own brain from the inside out. 

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In today’s episode, I’m talking about the things I choose to feed my brain with and the things I try not to. I want to help you declutter your brain and intentionally choose what you fill it up with. Listen in as I share how to come out of your lizard brain and away from the shame storm by consuming energies that inspire you.

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In this podcast Hiro Boga shares and walks us through her own practice for uncertainty. Find a place where you can get comfortable and grounded, then press play. When you are done, save this episode so you can come back to the meditation practice again and again.

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As children, we would ask someone with more power than us for permission to play outside, to have a snack, to go to the bathroom. Today, you are the person with power in your own life.

In today’s episode, I’m unpacking what it means to give yourself permission. I’m sharing how I took small steps to give myself permission to leave the prison of my emails. By circling back on what you learned, allowing the steps to occur, and writing it down, you can give yourself the compassion you’re very deserving of right now.

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Elizabeth Lesser is the co-founder of the Omega Institute for holistic studies. For the past 30 years she has studied and worked with leading figures in the field of healing, healing self and healing society. 

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In today’s episode, I’m talking about coping with feeling like you’re living on a razor’s edge. It takes courage to explore your darkness and discover your emotions. But when you acknowledge your truth, you’re able to accept all parts of you. And if you’re lonely, being accepted is all you want.

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Dr. Krisin Neff is a researcher, professor, and author. In this interview we discuss self-compassion as a motivator for change. You’ll learn ways to practice self-compassion and how to identify what’s getting in your way.

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For me, there are four things I try to do every day that give me a structure to support my mindset. In today’s episode, I’m talking about how to give yourself the space for structure so you can support your mindset during this time. I’ll share the things I do each day for more clarity and peace, and ways for you to add self-care to your life, drawer by drawer.

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In today’s episode, I’m talking about the things you need to fully believe in yourself. This is your one precious life and the world is missing out if you don’t use your voice. I’ll talk you through some journaling prompts, my experience with imposter syndrome, and ways to root yourself in love.

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What are some things you think you know, but could probably be a bit better at? Perhaps it’s being compassionate, giving yourself grace, or allowing yourself to feel like a newbie.

In today’s episode, I’m talking about the tendency over-achievers have to treat marathons like 200-meter sprints. During this pandemic, what would happen if you slowed down your pace, gave yourself grace, and dug deeper? This week, I encourage you to try these things with me.

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As Brené Brown said, vulnerability is the path to the life you desire.

In this week’s episode, I’m asking you what you need. And, I want you to answer. I’m giving you three ways to figure out what you’re needing and a long list of things that might meet those needs. Sometimes, all you need to do is ask for what you need from someone you trust. I’m talking about how to embrace vulnerability and answer this very important question.

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In this week’s episode, we’re talking about what grace is, how to practice it, and why it’s so necessary during this time. We’ll chat about gaining perspective through being a compassionate observer and how to move through this period with resilience. And, I’ll give you some practical ways to ground yourself and manage your mindset with grace.

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In this week’s episode, we’re talking about being influenced by the energies of those around us. Although it’s easy to pick up what they’re feeling, you don’t have to. We’ll chat about the power of grounding ourselves and approaching others with compassion. I’ll give you some methods for working through emotions and holding space for others to feel theirs.

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In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the cloak on perfectionism. I want you to notice the ways you’ve been disguising it in your life and start owning your story. We’re talking about unpacking your mistakes and embracing the lessons they bring. I want to share how you can be more shame-resilient by becoming more compassionate and loving towards yourself.

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In this week's episode, we're talking about why our brains like to worry about the worst that could happen instead of thinking about all the good things in our lives. We'll chat all about why trying to "prepare" ourselves for bad things to happen actually takes the joy + peace out of the good times, and I'll give you some ideas for redirecting your brain. And we'll talk about committing to the best-case scenario instead of the worst.

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Today we're talking all about Think Time and its role in not just the creative process, but in self-care. I'll tell you about my journey with Think Time, how I realized that it was available to me, and some of the benefits I've seen from this practice already. 

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In this week's episode, I want to talk in-depth about getting other people to believe in you vs. believing in yourself. I'll share some of my stories about self-belief with you and tell you how I learned that believing in myself was the missing ingredient to my success. And we'll also talk about why leaning on other people's belief can be another way for us to hustle for worthiness, instead of believing that we are worthy from the inside out.

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In this episode, we're breaking down the idea that "it's supposed to be easy" and talking about why all the great things we want require some vulnerability + effort. I'll remind you why people want connection, why it's not so easy to find a want match with other people, and how you can manage your mind so that you can connect with others more often and more deeply.

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In this week's podcast episode we're diving deep into shame and why courage is the only real antidote for it. We'll talk about why it's important to remember that we all deal with shame and discuss some of the ways we confront it. We will also chat about why things outside ourselves - like money, jobs, and accolades - can never banish shame from inside of us. And finally, we'll dive into courage and why it's the only true way to move through shame.

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The real key to belonging is courage. 

In today's episode I'm talking about belonging and why it's such an important part of all of our lives. I'll share how you can reflect on the places you already belong, create new ones, and talk about why courage is an essential part of building a place where everybody feels like they belong.

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High-achievers put in 100% for the work day, then switch off and enjoy down time. High-achievers strive for excellence, but they don't hustle for worthiness.

This episode is a great, quick check-in for my over-achievers out there. I'm talking all about how to recognize the signs of over-achieving, how to dial it back, and how to do all the things you want to do while still taking great care of yourself + your relationships.

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All of us (super successful people included) fail and make mistakes. We don't have to be perfect to be amazing.

Today I'm talking about how perfectionism can sneak into our brains and why perfection is a lie. We'll also dive into why all successful people have big failures and make mistakes yet continue to move forward. And I'll share some beliefs that you can try on and rinse + repeat to help you let down your armor of perfectionism.

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