Bloom Your Mind

In today's episode, we're talking about slowness and the power of quiet and play. Whether your goal is about productivity, choosing how to prioritize the moments of your time, or deeply connecting with other people, all of them have a through line emphasizing the importance of making space for stillness to experience a confident knowing of what you want to do with the moments of your life. By integrating more quiet and play into our routines, we can bring our best selves to our communities and the world.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How quiet and play can bring clarity, confidence, and deep connections
• Understanding how the words you use can shape your reality
• Practical advice on how to make time for stillness and play in your daily life
• How reconnecting with childhood joys can help you be your best self 

Mentioned in this episode: 

• The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt
• Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
• Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... And Others Don't
  by Jim Collins
• Stanford d.school

How to connect with Marie:

• On the Web | The Local Bloom
• Instagram: @the.bloom.coach
• All Things Marie on LinkTree

JOIN THE BLOOM ROOM!
We'll take all these ideas and apply them to our lives. Follow me on Instagram at @the.bloom.coach to learn more and snag a spot in my group coaching program!

Y'all, buckle your seatbelts because I have the most precious, brilliant, wonderful, heart-first person here with me today, Maggie Reyes.

Maggie is the author of the book, "Questions for Couples Journal," and in this episode, she reveals how concepts like design thinking and iteration can breathe new life into your relationships, whether you're single, dating, or married.

Maggie also explains how improving self-talk and communication can lead to personal growth and stronger connections with loved ones. We also talk about gratitude in fostering resilience and happiness within partnerships, and how one person's positive behavior can create a ripple effect of change within a relationship.

Tune in because our conversation will inspire you to bloom and transform your connections with those around you.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How to apply design thinking and iteration to relationships
• Balancing influence and control in personal and work relationships
• Reframing your origin stories to promote growth and stronger relationships
• How one person can change a relationship using systems theory
• Maggie's tips and advice for improving and nurturing your relationships

Maggie Reyes' Bio:

Maggie Reyes is a Master Certified Life Coach and Modern Marriage Mentor who specializes in helping driven, ambitious women create their best marriages, without waiting for their partners to change or adding more work to their lives.

In her coaching programs, she mixes principles from positive psychology, cognitive science and simple coaching tools that you can learn today and apply tomorrow.

Maggie is the author of the best selling Questions for Couples Journal  which has over 3,000 4 star ratings on Amazon.

And she is the host of the The Marriage Life Coach Podcast which is consistently ranked among the top 2 percent podcasts out of over 2 million podcasts tracked by ListenNotes.

When she isn’t teaching or coaching she loves obsessing over Formula 1 Racing, Bridgerton, reading fan fiction, sexy romance novels and watching superhero movies and Mexican Rom Coms with her hubby. 

If you want to learn how to stop doing the things that poison the love in a relationship and start doing the things that make love stronger, you can find the tools to create your best marriage at MaggieReyes.com.

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Maggie Reyes' website
• Maggie on Instagram
• The Marriage Life Coach Podcast
• Questions for Couples Journal by Maggie Reyes 
• The Gottman Method and The Power of Storytelling

How to connect with Marie:

• On the Web | The Local Bloom
• Instagram: @the.bloom.coach
• All Things Marie on LinkTree

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We'll take all these ideas and apply them to our lives. Follow me on Instagram at @the.bloom.coach to learn more and snag a spot in my group coaching program!

Imagine this, you're sitting on the couch, maybe you're reading something, maybe there's some music on, and all of a sudden you smell something burning. What do you do? Think about it for just a minute. Do you stand up and start screaming at the top of your lungs that we're all going to die?

No. You stand up and you walk around to go check it out.

Same thing goes for our emotions. When you feel something, you have to acknowledge that feeling, pause, and listen to what your intuition tells you. That ping, that knowing.
But we seem to have forgotten that. We don't use that spidey sense in the way that we could.

In this episode, I talk about how you can take back your sixth sense, and learn how to accept the information it is offering you, so you can make mindful and intentional response.

So, sit back with a nice warm coffee or tea, and let's get your spidey senses running.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How intuition can function as a "sixth sense," providing vital information about our well-being and environment
• Strategies for acknowledging and understanding emotions to align actions with true self
• Insights into societal influences that may discourage trusting our intuition and how to reclaim it
• Practical tips for using emotional awareness as a guide for better decision-making in life
• The negative consequences of ignoring or suppressing our emotions, which can lead to more intense and potentially destructive behaviors

How to connect with Marie:

• On the Web | The Local Bloom
• Instagram: @the.bloom.coach
• All Things Marie on LinkTree

JOIN THE BLOOM ROOM!
We'll take all these ideas and apply them to our lives. Follow me on Instagram at @the.bloom.coach to learn more and snag a spot in my group coaching program!

Many of us value creative brain space. It's the downtime that gives us the opportunity to think creatively, to innovate, and to reflect on what we want, what brings us joy and how we can contribute to the world at large in our own unique way.

If we don't decide how to use our time, the people around us will choose for us.  This is exactly what happened to me in the last six months, by falling down and then picking myself back up again.

If you struggle with making time for reflection, or time to focus on the things you MOST want to do with your life, you're not alone.  If you have trouble saying "no" as a way to open up space for the things that really count, this episode is for you.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• The concept of essentialism and how it can help you prioritize your life's most important "hell yeses"
• Protecting your time and energy for activities that are truly meaningful to you
• How societal pressures, especially on women, create a voice inside of us encouraging constant service to others without expecting anything in return
• Disciplined decision-making and understanding the original concept of "priority" as focusing on a singular goal
• Insights from Greg McKeown's book "Essentialism" and Kara Loewentheil's "Take Back Your Brain" on overcoming societal expectations and personal limitations

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
• Taking Back Your Brain by Kara Loewentheil
• Oprah's Super Soul
• The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle
• Ep 76: Glen Tripp on Imagining and Creating a Better World
• Ep 72: The Freedom of a Hard No

How to connect with Marie:

• On the Web | The Local Bloom
• Instagram: @the.bloom.coach
• All Things Marie on LinkTree

JOIN THE BLOOM ROOM!
We'll take all these ideas and apply them to our lives. Follow me on Instagram at @the.bloom.coach to learn more and snag a spot in my group coaching program!

Sitting across the table from each other eating overpriced vegan food, my now husband sat down his fork, squared his massive shoulders at me, and smiled that earth stopping grin as he said, "Hey. I really like you."

From that first date, to our current life 14 years later- filled with the efforts of navigating family building, community raising and meeting in the middle; it has been the gift that neither of us ever knew was coming. 

Love and deep relationships are a core part of what creates fulfillment for us as human beings, and in today's episode we start with a feel good story, and end with some ideas for what we can do to nurture any relationship; whether it's  with a whole community that you're in, a friendship you have, or to the hope of new relationships or friendships in your future.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• The joy of deep, long-lasting relationships beyond the first exciting phase
• Ways to treat each relationship as special and unique, and the payoff that comes with that
• How generating feelings of crushy shyness, adoration, and gratitude in relationships keeping the spark alive
• The responsibility and honor of being someone's partner and the mutual growth that comes with it
• How being a good listener is the key skill for deepening connections in all types of relationships

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Ep 55: Being an Illuminator
• Ep 15: Listen To This

How to connect with Marie:

• On the Web | The Local Bloom
• Instagram: @the.bloom.coach
• All Things Marie on LinkTree

JOIN THE BLOOM ROOM!
We'll take all these ideas and apply them to our lives. Follow me on Instagram at @the.bloom.coach to learn more and snag a spot in my group coaching program!

Glen Tripp, the CEO of Galileo Innovation Camps, is the one who introduced me to design thinking, failure tolerance, and the type of leadership that brings out the best in individuals through the power of community. Without Glen, this podcast may never have come into being, and it's a true honor to tell his story here. 

Glen has always said that life is most powerful when like minded people come together to do important work in the world.  Today he talks about how and why.  Glen and I talk about the big changes Galileo has brought to communities of changemaker kids trying out their wildest ideas, educators finding their love for teaching again, families seeing their kids in a different way, and HQ teams who contributed to a movement that served over 600,000 kids in 70 cities. 

Come with my dear friend Glen and I as we go through the fun, the hard, and the beautifully messy design process of making your ideas real, in community.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• The importance of creativity and innovation in learning and personal growth
• How experiential learning fosters a sense of community and belonging
• The concept of "starting with why" and how it can guide you make your ideas real
• The role of vulnerability and authenticity in leadership and personal relationships
• How Glen led Galileo with his vision and contributed significantly to its evolution and success

Glen Tripp's Bio:

Glen Tripp has been a leader in the experiential education world for the past 30 years. In 2002 he founded Galileo Learning with the goal of using engineering, design, and art projects to teach innovation skills to kids through its day camps and after school programs. Since then more than 10,000 staff have served over 600,000 students across campuses in 75 US cities.

Glen retired as CEO after 20 years in 2022, and now serves on the Galileo board and advises education start-ups. Prior to that, he was a founding board member and VP of National Operations for Score! Educational Centers, an after school program operator.

Glen recently completed a seven-year stint as a Scoutmaster, and is proud to have pinned on 32 Eagle Scout medals, two of which were on his own sons.

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Galileo Innovation Camp
• Start With Why by Simon Sinek
• Glen Tripp on LinkedIn

How to connect with Marie:

• On the Web | The Local Bloom
• Instagram: @the.bloom.coach
• All Things Marie on LinkTree

JOIN THE BLOOM ROOM!
We'll take all these ideas and apply them to our lives. Follow me on Instagram at @the.bloom.coach to learn more and snag a spot in my group coaching program!

Everything about Nick is just incredible, y'all! From his job as VP of Walt Disney to his index finger. 

Nick is a cloud software architect by day, prosthetic finger architect by night. Nick's amazing story starts with a motorcycle accident and ends with him designing his own 3D-printed prosthetic finger, which he is sharing to the world.

This episode is not only about overcoming physical challenges but also battling Imposter Syndrome, which Nick confronts head-on with all honesty.

So, whether it's designing a cyborg finger, overcoming self-doubt, or fostering a culture of mutual growth, this episode is for you if you want a dose of big-hearted, big brained inspiration. 

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How Nick overcame adversity, including a motorcycle crash and losing a finger
• Coping with and overcoming imposter syndrome
• Nick's approach to servant leadership and leveraging neurodiversity
• How obstacles can turn to opportunities
• The concept of contribution-focused goals in fostering a supportive culture

Nick Brookin's Bio:

Nick Brookins is an inventor and media executive, serving as Senior Vice President of Media Engineering at The Walt Disney Company.  

Nick has worked a the intersection of Media and Technology throughout his career, with innovations ranging from 3d printed prosthetic fingers to technology behind the rise of streaming media. 

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Robert Greenleaf on Servant Leadership
• Stephen Covey
• Nick Brookins on LinkedIn
• Danger Creations
• Ep 01: You’re The One We Want

How to connect with Marie:

• On the Web | The Local Bloom
• Instagram: @the.bloom.coach
• All Things Marie on LinkTree

JOIN THE BLOOM ROOM!
We'll take all these ideas and apply them to our lives. Follow me on Instagram at @the.bloom.coach to learn more and snag a spot in my group coaching program!

Ever think that doing thought work sounds like...a lot of work?

Think again.  95% of our thinking is automatic, which is a necessary function of the brain-  to filter through all the stimuli we walk through in a  day. We NEED to have automatic processing,  to help us do mundane things like drive our cars and pour a glass of water. In order to function...we need to have some things on lock.

Get his- only 5% of what goes through are mind are real conscious thoughts that we're actually choosing.

When we have thoughts that are creating results in our life that are not helpful- which is probably almost all of the time...we can trade them out quickly with a thought that is more helpful- without sitting down to journal or meditate for an hour. 

Today, we're talking about thought trades, and this episode today is sort of a refresh and a deep dive into a whole list of quick examples that are illustrative of the model from previous episodes.

The world can't validate our ideas because our ideas only exist for us at first. It doesn't matter what anybody else thinks. There's just you in the world with your big, beautiful ideas that we cannot wait to hear about and to see. So let's talk about how to hotwire your thinking to make that journey a little easier. 

What you'll learn in this episode:

• The transformative power of thought management in daily life
• How to manage automatic negative thought patterns that guide actions
• Practical examples of 'thought trades'
• The model of circumstances, thoughts, feelings, actions, and results in shaping reality
• Strategies for enhancing emotional intelligence and navigating moods

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Glenn Tripp
• Eckhart Tolle
• Maggie Reyes
• Ep 18:  The Tool that Changed Everything
• Ep 41: Thought Management vs Positivity
• Ep 37: Do Less

How to connect with Marie:

• On the Web | The Local Bloom
• Instagram: @the.bloom.coach
• All Things Marie on LinkTree

JOIN THE BLOOM ROOM!
We'll take all these ideas and apply them to our lives. Follow me on Instagram at @the.bloom.coach to learn more and snag a spot in my group coaching program!

I'm sure everybody has that experience when you're triggered or when you have a really strong emotion, you think you are that feeling. And that really happens for all of us.

When we are turning an idea into a real thing, we are going to experience all different emotions whenever that goal is something that's challenging and new. We're going to have to allow uncomfortable feelings, and feelings might pop up that are real, wild and that flood us.

In this episode, I'm going to give you three tools for how you can go deeper in allowing a feeling but not merging with it or blending with it.

Sit down with me today and let's make our ideas into real things that bloom the world.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• The importance of having a clear mission, values, and vision for growth
• How to identify and align your life's purpose with your daily actions
• Tools for managing strong emotions during change or challenges
• How to transform our emotional data into actionable insights instead of being driven by them

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Richard Schwartz
• Eckhart Tolle

How to connect with Marie:

• On the Web | The Local Bloom
• Instagram: @the.bloom.coach
• All Things Marie on LinkTree

JOIN THE BLOOM ROOM!
We'll take all these ideas and apply them to our lives. Follow me on Instagram at @the.bloom.coach to learn more and snag a spot in my group coaching program!

Here's the thing, every time you say yes to something, it means you're saying no to everything else. That is how we turn those shimmering ideas into concrete realities, by setting boundaries.

In this episode, we will talk about the concept of a "hard no" and how this clear, compassionate form of rejection can keep us aligned with our goals.

Where's your hard no, where's your hell yes? The better you get at recognizing them, the better life becomes and the better you'll get at following through on making your ideas real.

Stay tuned and get ready to give the world some hard NO.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Recognizing where  your hell yes and your hard no is
• How to manage societal pressures and the artistry of making choices 
• How to develop belief in your vision
• Why it is easy to say yes to the things everybody else is doing

Mentioned in this episode: 

• A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle

How to connect with Marie:

• On the Web | The Local Bloom
• Instagram: @the.bloom.coach
• All Things Marie on LinkTree

JOIN THE BLOOM ROOM!
We'll take all these ideas and apply them to our lives. Follow me on Instagram at @the.bloom.coach to learn more and snag a spot in my group coaching program!