Bloom Your Mind

While I have done a bunch of episodes on "blue sky thinking" and "future tripping,"  I haven't really talked about a very straight-forward way to identify when you have a challenge in your life, and how to find a way to resolve it.

I'll show you how to start from the problem or issue you face, and guide you through 5 simple steps that start with the challenge to brainstorming ways to get to the final outcome you are seeking. 

What you'll learn in this episode:

• A five-step method to address challenges and opportunities for improvement
• How to go through a quick process to get to identifying an idea
• Setting clear goals and visualize desired outcomes for better results
• Managing negative thoughts and maintaining momentum toward personal growth
• The importance of community engagement and building connections

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Ep 38: Retros Are Everything
• Ep 29: Possibility Thinking
• Ep 12: Future Trippin'
• Ep 13: Future Trippin' Part 2
• Guy Debord

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!

Today is a very special episode. It’s a tool that I use all day … every day, and it will help you to achieve any goal.  This special tool is a way of thinking that connects to my areas of expertise in coaching leaders, and life coaching. It also applies to design thinking, to writing, to art, parenting and the physical body. It's one of those tools that will apply to just about everything in life. This might be one of those episodes you’ll want to put on repeat. So let’s GO!

What you'll learn in this episode:

• My simple two-step process to achieve any goal
• The "Outcomes Before Methods" approach
• When we abandon our needs, we abandon ourself
• How to find balance and take care of YOU first 
• Asking big questions about what you think and what matters to you

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Mimi Gordon
• Dory Fantasmagory

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 talk a lot about turning ideas into real things and sometimes want to escape the part that's happening now because we think it's going to be so much better later on. This is what we call hedonistic adaptation.

In this episode, I give you three questions and a few resources to help you when you find yourself having a hedonistic brain, and instead being here now, in the dynamic presence that you are living.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Avoiding envy and practicing  gratitude and contentment
• How to notice when you are in hedonistic adaptation and what to do about it
• Three questions to help you reorient your perspective
• Article resource: Harvard study on happiness 
• Article resource: Predicting our future and how this helps us as we age

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Ep 57: The Daily Resolution
• Ep 44: Livin’ on a Boat
• Dr. Robert Waldinger's book - The Good Life
• Arthur Brooks - The Atlantic

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!

For many of us, when we get so attached to the shiniest, best version of something we want to do, sometimes we never actually act on it. So instead of loving the things we're working on and the work we're doing, we sort of stay in discontent with what we have and who we are.

Today's episode is all about the balance between possibility and presence, between holding a glimmering ideal in your mind, only when it serves you and balancing that spark of passion and excitement that fires us up when we do focus on a possibility.

Because that energy, my friends, of being in love with the world that you're actually in, is way more effective and helps you bring your ideas and love and the life that you want into being.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• The balance between possibility and presence
• Ways to overcome indecision and the search for the "perfect" idea
• Holding a glimmering ideal in your mind only when it serves you
• Why we never fall in love with the life that we're living
• The concept that there is no singular "right" choice or idea

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Ep 14: Look How Far You've Come
• The Song of Wandering Aengus

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 love a good celebration. I chimed in the New Year wearing my red bell bottoms and danced my butt off and ... it's a a fun reason to glittery things too! But what I want to talk about today is why I don't make resolutions, and what's more lasting instead.  I like to pay attention to the ways that I'm "life-ing" and evolving every day.

For me, it's an everyday practice, which I'm going to introduce to you in this episode. This is a process that creates space to reflect on how you did every day, with love and compassion for yourself, instead of all-or-nothing, black and white expectations which are never sustainable.

So, press play, and let me show you how to create your own daily rituals that stick, based on solid habit change science.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How to change habituated patterns and set intentions
• Tools to evaluate your day: what worked, what didn't and how can you do things differently next time
• Why focusing on progress is better than outcomes
• How to celebrate the small wins
• The number ONE resolution - loving yourself more

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Ep 56: The Ripple Effect with Wei Wang

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!

Today I'm chatting with Wei Wang, who shares her experiences in my group coaching program, The Bloom Room. She's been such an inspiration to me and the group, and I wanted to have her on the show to share the inspiring work she's done, as well as her insights, and how she approaches everything she does with authenticity, generosity, and a desire to make the world a better place.

One of the big goals we worked on together was Wei's desire to make an impact, and she knew that in order to do that she needed to heal herself first, so she could become an example of that healing, self-possession and confidence that she truly wants other women to have. She wants to be a leader who faced the obstacles, made her way through, and continued to practice as a woman in the legal field.

Grab those earbuds, and have a listen to our insightful convo.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How Wei's story illustrates the power and value of group coaching 
• Why the true meaning of authenticity is transparency
• The tool that Wei calls her "skeleton" to work through any thought
• How through coaching, Wei learned to see obstacles as opportunities for growth

Mentioned in this episode:

• Ep 18: The Tool That Changed Everything 

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!

We all have the potential become illuminators. What exactly is an illuminator you ask? They are those folks, that when you walk away from talking to them, you just feel so dang awesome. You feel better about yourself, you feel seen, you feel witnessed.

Illumination doesn't have to be the person saying you're amazing. Illumination can be the light of their attention and interest and they think of other people with tenderness, kinda like Mr. Rogers or Ted Lasso.

Illuminators have a deep desire to witness the human being in front of them with generosity, looking past the things that we want to judge. It's about having really active curiosity when we're witnessing someone else.

In this episode, I also share tactical ways to illuminate with someone else, and how to do it in a conversation. Then, I'll wrap things up by sharing some questions that you can use to create deeper connections with those around you.

Go light up the world if you want to. 

What you'll learn in this episode:

•  With practice, everyone has the potential to become an illuminator 
•  Practical advice for embracing empathetic communication
• The "midwife model" of dialogue
• How to create more meaningful connections by showing genuine interest others

Mentioned in this episode:

• Ep 54: When We Look But We Don’t See
• How to Know a Person by David Brooks
• Kaja Silverman
• 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!

Why is it so important to know a person? Connecting with other people is a hugely important part of collaboration. And it's really important for us if we're trying to understand what world we're putting our idea into.

In today's episode, you'll hear me reference a book called, "How to Know a Person" by David Brooks, who is a beautiful thought leader and we are going to talk about how to see others deeply and  to be deeply seen. 

Are you a diminisher or an illuminator? Join me in this episode to find out!

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Deeply knowing a person for creative collaboration and personal growth
•  The power of visibility and its impact on resilience, growth, and relationships
• How  to read others accurately and become a more effective illuminator.
• The detrimental effects of making quick judgments based on appearances

Mentioned in this episode:

• Ep 15: Listen To This
• Ep  01: You're The One We Want
• How to Know a Person by David Brooks

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!

What happens when an idea strikes like lightning, a spark of something that could potentially change your life? Lindsay Goldman, the founder of So Golden Medicinal Honey, joins me today to share her inspiring story.

Listen in as Lindsay shares her experiences in the Bloom Room, her doubts about her value, and how she overcame them to launch her medicinal honey product. This episode is not just about Lindsay's story, it's a testament to the power of belief, support, and taking action towards our goals.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How Lindsay turned an idea into reality with the help of the Bloom Room 
• How aligning actions with life's purpose can lead to a sense of freedom
• The concept of "done energy" and envisioning your future self for motivation
• The significance of community in fostering personal and professional growth

How to connect with Lindsay:
Lindsay Goldman is the founder of So Golden Co., a company dedicated to providing medicinal honey products. She began her journey as a stay-at-home mom who had dreams and ideas incubating in her heart. Despite initial doubts and fears, Lindsay bravely transformed her idea into a successful business venture. You can follow her on Instagram @youaresogoldenco

Mentioned in this episode:

• Ep 44: Livin’ on a Boat
• So Golden on Instagram

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!

What if the secret to a more fulfilling life lies in the strength of your relationships? I'm dedicating this episode to the three most important skills you can develop as a human being. It is connecting with others even though they're different than you.

I'm going to kickstart this episode by telling you a love story and share the personal lessons that I've learned from connecting with one person for 14 years. I'm also going to talk about a thought leader who's doing some incredible research and work in this area.

This is a call to spread positivity and love and to showcase how stronger relationships can lead to a more fulfilling life.

What you'll learn: 

• How to appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of our people
• Letting go of hurt and moving on together in a relationship
• How to keep each other sacred in a relationship
• Seeing the unique qualities in loved ones and choosing to make them our favorite

Mentioned in this episode:

• Ep 42: Boundaries, Baby
• Ep 39: How America Gets Kind
• Ep 01: You're The One I Want
• David Brooks
• George Bernard Shaw

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!