In this episode we'll explore what to do when you've been emotionally overwhelmed and how to move from being overwhelmed, make positive meaning, and return to thriving.

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In this episode we explore people pleasing, when you put others before yourself and sacrifice your own needs so you can be liked and perceived positively.  We'll cover why this happens for some people, why it's detrimental to your well-being, and strategies for drawing boundaries and saying "yes" to yourself.

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With many people on edge right now challenging emotions are more present than ever.  Anxiety.  Frustration.  Fear.  Even anger.  Yet, as deeply social creatures we're still living and working together.

In today's episode I share a technique born from 20 years of service experience as well as my education in psychology - RARE.  It stands for Recognize, Appreciate, Reassure, Execute and it's the system I teach in my communication workshops and mentoring.  This simple 4 part system allows each of us to hold space for another person's challenging emotion.  It's based on the premise that you cannot resolve a transactional need (getting coffee, syncing schedules, holding a meeting) if challenging emotions go unaddressed.

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If you ask most people they can tell you what they want to change to take better care of themselves.

Workout.  Eat differently.  Meditate.  Prioritize sleep.  Sounds basic.

So why don't more people do the basic things for their health, longevity, and well-being?

In this episode we look at human motivation and how the language we choose affects how we feel about our behavior.  Along the way I'll teach you some of the foundational psychological tools my clients use to help un-stick themselves and get to what they "should" be doing towards their goals.

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Michelle McQuaid is one of the world's leaders in well-being at work.  She Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania with Professor Martin Seligman and a Ph.D. in creating positive change under the supervision of Professor David Cooperrider.  Michelle also hosts the Making Positive Psychology Work podcast.  

In this episode Michelle shares her own journey from being a "stressed out mess" to a life of playfulness and thriving.  We talk about balancing the pursuit of well-being with the inevitable struggles of life, following calling professionally, and getting curious to cultivate psychological safety.

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Scott Barry Kaufman is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist.  He is founder and director of the Center for the Science of Human Potential and the author and editor of 9 books including Transcend: The new science of self actualization (one of my 2 favorite books of 2020).  He's also the host of the award-winning show The Psychology Podcast.  

In this episode you'll learn about: 

The dual process of human intelligence and how there's more to your intelligence than test scores and recall 

Self-Actualization, Self-Transcendence and how your purpose isn't just one thing 

The nature of free will and what it means to shape your life through intentional action

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It's Valentine's Day!  What if we reconceive Valentine's Day to not focus on hollow gestures, but to pulse check what skills would enhance our connections with those we love.  In honor of that idea this episode is devoted to the #1 thing I believe defines, enhances, and supports our relationships with others: communication.  But not just any old communication skillset - how do we build one another up with how we listen AND speak with one another.

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Dr Dan Tomasulo is a leading expert on hope.  He's a psychologist, writer, and professor with a Ph.D. in psychology, MFA in writing, and a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.  He's also one of the core faculty at the Spirituality Mind Body Institute and was formerly the Director of the New York City Certification in Positive Psychology for the New York Open Center.

He's the author of the book Learned Hopefulness and you can find free tools for building hope at his website

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Dr Renee Wellenstein is an OBGYN and functional medicine practitioner who's a self proclaimed Libidoologist.  Her journey through traumatic injury, burnout, adrenal fatigue and frustration with western medical practice brought her to a holistic wellness approach she uses to support the health, well-being, and thriving lifestyle of her patients.

Website:

https://www.drreneewellenstein.com/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/drreneewellenstein/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/renee.wellenstein

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/c/DrReneeWellenstein

Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-the-leap-with-dr-renee/id1465483819

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Lara Kallander is a positive psychology practitioner, coach, and college professor.  She has a PhD in Chemistry and a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology ~ a unique combination of the science of what our world is made of and how we can build flourishing in it.

Her new journal, "Thriving Through Adversity", is informed by her own experiences of dealing with medical challenges as well as the science of human well-being.  

In this episode we talk about how you can thrive through the inevitable adversity in your own life, criticisms of toxic positivity, and the power of positive practices facing overwhelming circumstances.

Her website: https://thrivingthroughadversitycoaching.com/

Her book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09M54H3LC/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i0 

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