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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Amy Smith, "the Joy Junkie", knows a thing or two about boundaries.  She's spends her professional time helping people unlock their self-worth through successful self-worth - which often means saying a few big "NO!"s to the things you don't want, so you can have room for the big "YES"es!  She's certified in hypnotherapy, coaching, NLP (just to name a few).

In this episode you'll learn about:

Why emotional intelligence is an essential part of setting boundaries

How boundary setting opens up your life for YOU to exist in it

The role of guilt & shame in boundary setting (and what to do about it)

Authentically showing up so your boundaries are a reflection of YOU

You can find more of Amy Smith at https://thejoyjunkie.com/ (where she also has a ton of freebies)

She's on Instagram: @thejoyjunkie

And her podcast, The Joy Junkie Podcast

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If Albert Einstein was correct that “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” that means having a way to recognize we're in a moment of transitioning thought.

I've found myself in such a moment and I want to share that journey and my takeaways with you.

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Part 2 of the split episode with Dr Kelsy Demelo.  Kelsy and I are back on to talk about why "weight loss" isn't necessarily what everyone needs, that eating less probably wont get you the results you think it will, and what to do about it if you want to change how your body looks, feels, and it's ration of fat to lean mass.

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As fitness professionals with a combined twenty years in the industry Dr Kelsy Demelo joins me today on the show to share a clear message: long term and extreme calorie restrictive diets suck.  And they don't get you the outcomes you've been told they will.

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One major criticism of Western medicine's current paradigm is the treatment of disease symptoms with prescriptions; but doctor's knowledgeable in lifestyle medicine know that how we live our lives can protect and treat a whole host of modern diseases.  Dr Liana Lianov has been a pioneer in lifestyle medicine and her current passion pursuit is bringing the science of well-being to health practitioners - for themselves and their patients. In this episode you'll learn the 6 pillars of lifestyle medicine, the current debate on "healthy" nutrition, and the undeniable links between lifestyle and health.  Links from this episode: 

True Health Initiative 

nutritionfacts.org/

Dr Lianov's book Strengths in the Mirror, Thriving Now and Tomorrow will be released Aug 30th.  

You can find information about the upcoming GPHI conference at https://www.positivehealth.world/events-and-programs

You can follow GPHI on Facebook and Instagram @globalpositivehealth  and for questions email [email protected]

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Andrew is the Chief EVOLutionary Officer of The XLR8 Team, where he works with leaders to evolve themselves toward realizing their purpose and evolving their company’s culture into a competitive advantage. Andrew’s forthcoming book, For The EVOLution of Business, explores how the principles of evolution reveal a path toward a more “conscious” capitalism and why the only sustainable path to a thriving planet is through inclusive prosperity for all. He was a 2017 honoree of the Rochester Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 Awards and named a 2019 Top Thought Leader in Trust by Trust Across America. He holds a Bachelors in Applied Economics and Management from Cornell University and a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.

Andrew's podcast is For the EVOLution of Business

The XLR8 Team

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