Better Than Fine

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Jeremy Sherman has a Masters in Public Policy from UC Berkeley, a PhD in Decision Theory and is the author of two books on the self and self management, writes regular articles for Psychology Today - and some of my favorite work is in what he calls psychoproctology: the study of what makes people act like "jerks".  In this episode we explore what makes some people act like A-Holes, how to deal with them, and how to meet life's challenges with humor.

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You can get your copy of the Better Than Fine Workbook by visiting https://www.darlene.coach/ 

Martha Tettenborn, RD is a Registered Dietitian and certified Primal Health Coach with over 30 years of experience working in many areas of nutrition & wellness.  Diagnosed with Stage 1 ovarian cancer at age 58 and dove into the research on cancer metabolism, which lead her to approach her own cancer treatment from a lifestyle lens.    Like many of our guests, turned that combination of professional knowledge and personal wisdom into a passion for helping others. - her book is Hacking Chemo: Using Ketogenic Diet, Therapeutic Fast, and a Kickass Attitude to Power Through Cancer.

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It's my birthday! Every year I take some time to reflect on the year that's passed, calibrate to my sense of purpose, and dream big about what's to come next. In this episode I share some of those practices, why I do them, what I'm trying new for this year, and invite you to share yours with me.

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When you're in the fitness industry long enough you find that there are a few big lies.  Some about movement; but many about diet.  In his latest book "Supersized Lies" Dr Robert Davis dismantles many of the lies we've been taught about nutrition, nutrition science, and managing health through food.  In this episode we explode some of those big lies, where they come from, and how to know when you're being taken for a marketing ride.

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Sandy Blaine is an author and expert wellness consultant whose work draws on the power of positive psychology – the science of happiness and a meaningful life – in conjunction with wellness and mind/body integration to help people realize their highest potential and create greater well-being, fulfillment and happiness.  She's been working with Pixar’s in house wellness program since 1994 - long before wellness was on most of the corporate radar.

In this episode we unpack our shared experience of other's telling us we have "discipline", whereas we both feel we have aligned motivation.  You'll learn about the difference between the two, the science underlying human motivation, and how to tap into your own intrinsic motivation, values, meaning, and purpose to shift your behavior in ways that feel good and build well-being.

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I want to tell you about a 10 day meditation challenge leading up to American Thanksgiving - it starts next Monday.  You’re welcome to just join, just meditate daily to prepare yourself for a holiday based on gratitude (you might have noticed the title of today’s show) - OR you can follow along on Instagram (@darlene.coach) and sign up on the website - link in show notes or go to darlene.coach/november-mediation-challenge

Previous episode on positive emotion (#45) dives deep into the science of why pos emo is different than neg emotions for our experience.

This episode is specifically about gratitude - it’s that time of year after all!

I’ll share with you my big challenges with gratitude in the past

My own gratitude practices now

Some of what I suggest for my clients when I work with them

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By listener request - how often do we hear "boundaries" vaguely referenced?  As something people are working on, something they proclaim to suck at, or someone else has violated?

Lately it seems boundaries are coming up a lot.  At work, with our loved ones, and even within ourselves.  With stress levels not only high, but staying that way, it's easy to feel like others are coming over the metaphorical walls.  So when we throw around the word "boundaries" what are we really talking about?

And, what can you do to shift your boundaries to a better place?

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So many of us are able to extend compassion to others, but struggle with how we comfort and support ourselves.  In a world where many people are struggling self-compassion is an essential component of building wellness and well-being.

This solo-sode unpacks why self-compassion matters, the three foundations of self-compassion, and practices to bring self-compassion into your life.

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Darlene has a love-hate relationship with the phrase "self care" because of how it's used in the media; but meaningful self care isn't products or services.  It's sustainable ways of taking care of yourself coupled with practices that bring you back into balance.  In this solo-sode Darlene unpacks how to identify you're human needs and what it means to build sustainable self care practices; even when you're overwhelmed.

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Kelly McGonigal is a health psychologist from Stanford University and the author of "The Joy of Movement".  Dr McGonigal's work focuses on using scientific evidence to inform positive behavior change in health and wellness.  In this episode we talk about movement's positive benefits not only on health, but also on emotion, mental health, cognition, and more.    

You can find more about Kelly's work at her website: http://kellymcgonigal.com/

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