Curious Minds with Dr. L

How do you discover what you enjoy after trauma and grief? And how do you reclaim yourself in this process? Join us for a delightful conversation with motivational speaker, Neeta Bhushan.

Neeta Bhushan is a best-selling author and mentor. She has spoken to audiences around the world about the power of emotional grit and the importance of reclaiming your story.

In this episode, Neeta and Dr. L get curious about what it means to find yourself again, how to work through past grief and trauma, and the importance of getting curious about who you want to be and what you enjoy. This episode has all the nuts and bolts that you need to ask yourself: What do I really want for myself?

TIME STAMPS:

8:45 - Neeta's journey to come back to herself.

12:20 - Starting with the basics in curiosity.

19:00 - The importance of saying YES.

22:20 - How to create safety from within and grow emotional grit.

30:30 - The importance of rewriting your story.

36:00 - The power of observing our own thoughts.

40:21 - Moving away from hiring mini-yous.

46:26 - Human Declaration Quiz.

48:45 - Closing Curiosities.

For More on Neeta:

Website: www.neetabhushan.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/neetabhushan

For More on Dr. L:

Website: www.drlarapence.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence

LIGHFBOX: www.lighfbox.com

How do you pick your battles so that your energy is invested in the right place? Why does it matter to operate with values in mind versus ego? And how can you engage through the lens of calling in conversation rather than starting a war? At a time when conflict is abundant and arguments are red hot, Dr. L hits the nail on the head with a purposeful look at picking your battles.

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Website: www.drlarapence.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence

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How do you capitalize on your strength of winging it to come out on top? What are the benefits of being as organic in personality as you can? And what does it take to complete something extraordinary? All of this and a whole lot more with Matt B. Davis.

Matt is the owner of Obstacle Racing Media (ORM) and the podcast host of both ORM and Obstacle Discourse with Davis and Chase. In so many ways Matt is the perhaps one of the most famous faces in obstacle racing as he works tirelessly to ensure that he's getting the best interviews with athletes, race directors, and industry insiders.

In this episode of the podcast, Matt and Dr. L get curious about all things being organic, extraordinary, and real. They explore Matt's recent feat of grabbing a recent fastest known time (FKT) for a 60 mile route, what it takes to win when you wing it, and the power of doing something extraordinary. It's a fun one with lots of laughs! Enjoy!

TIME STAMPS:

3:55 - The importance of finding friendship later in life.

9:00 - The science of podcasting.

21:50 - Matt's Fastest Known Time adventure.

34:15 - Why being extraordinary matters.

37:55 - When you know you're going to make it.

45:03 - How experience matters.

53:45 - Building obstacle immunity.

55:48 - How being around hard things grows your capacity for hard things.

1:01:19 - Our library of resilience.

1:07:55 - Human Declaration Quiz.

1:20:00 - Closing Curiosities.

For More on Matt B. Davis:

www.obstacleracingmedia.com

the turnaround: https://maximumfun.org/podcasts/the-turnaround-with-jesse-thorn/

Matt's FKT:

https://fastestknowntime.com/athlete/matt-b-davis

For More on Dr. L:

Website: www.drlarapence.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence

LIGHFBOX: www.lighfbox.com

what is the importance of having a side hustle? how do you learn from your side hustles and integrate them into your current projects? and does everyone need a side hustle? in this super-mini episode, dr. l shares her own background side hustles and how one in particular has made her a better psychologist all around. listen in and start getting curious about your own side hustle!

For More on Dr. L:

Website: www.drlarapence.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence

LIGHFBOX: www.lighfbox.com

What does it truly mean to live with purpose? How do we conflate pleasure with purpose and purpose and with passion? And, why does it matter to matter? All of this with motivational speaker, Zach Mercurio.

Zach is the Author of Invisible Leader: Transform Your Life, Work, and Organization with the Power of Authentic Purpose. He has been featured in outlets such as Forbes, Psychology Today, The Denver Post, The Huffington Post, and Thrive Global.

In this timely, top of the year episode, Dr. L and Zach get curious about purpose - what it really means, where it really lives, and how to really tap into it. They also unpack the importance of mattering and the research behind why it matters to matter. With a year ahead of you, there's no time like the present to start honing in on your purpose and contribution. This is a must listen!

TIME STAMPS:

3:05 - What is Purpose?

7:20 - Purpose as defined by your strengths.

13:25 - Pleasure, purpose, and passion.

16:38 - How do you tap into meaning?

19:27 - Why mattering matters.

31:36 - Does purpose change over time?

37:00 - What is default purpose and where does it show up?

40:09 - What do we teach our children about purpose.

51:31 - Human Declaration Quiz.

54:23 - Closing Curiosities.

For More on Zach:

Website: www.zachmercurio.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/zachmercurio

For More on Dr. L:

Website: www.drlarapence.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence

LIGHFBOX: www.lighfbox.com

What did Dr. L learn this year from launching a new business? How do these lessons apply to life, relationships, and personal development? And what can we all learn from a little self-reflection? Join Dr. L as she explores her first year in business with LIGHFBOX.

For More on Dr. L:

Website: www.drlarapence.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence

LIGHFBOX: www.lighfbox.com

Why do we fend off desires and how can we work to embrace them? What does it mean to bother through a new lens? And what can we learn from our own lessons? This and more incredible nuggets of wisdom from the bestselling author, Jennifer Louden.

Jen Louden is a best-selling author with six books under her belt including The Woman's Comfort Book, the Woman's Retreat Book and The Life Organizer. Her latest book, Why Bother? is an incredible journey into how we discover the desires for what's next. Jen has spoken around the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and has appeared on hundreds of TV programs, radio shows, and podcasts—including Oprah.

On this episode, Dr. L and Jen get curious about how you navigate launching a new project during a pandemic, the ways in which your own teaching can serve yourself, and how to understand your desires. As we move into 2021, this powerful conversation provides an excellent opportunity for you to reflect on your own desires and the beliefs that are holding you back.

TIME STAMPS:

3:45 - How the pandemic impacted celebration.

5:30 - Using your own tools.

7:35 - The importance of the word DESIRE.

9:45 - How can you be in relationship to desire?

16:30 - Where curiosity shows up in the role of facilitator.

22:00 - What are humans most in desire of?

26:45 - How do you find your own stillness?

30:00 - The physicality of creativity.

38:00 - The power of reframing.

44:30 - Human Declaration Quiz.

48:45 - Closing Curiosities.

For More on Jen Louden:

Website: www.jenlouden.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jenlouden

For More on Dr. L:

Website: www.drlarapence.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence

How do you move into the New Year from a new perspective? What parts of yourself are you trying to ignore or avoid but require integration for full self-understanding? And how can you learn from the year that just was? All this with Dr. L as she unpacks the importance of bringing the wisdom from each year into the newest one.

For More on Dr. L:

Website: www.drlarapence.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence

LIGHFBOX: www.lighfbox.com

Can camaraderie fuel competition or support it? How do you turn right when for years you've been turning left? And what are the ways that you utilize the skill required in one sport to elevate your performance in another? An in depth look at competition, climbing, and camaraderie with professional athlete, Nicole Mericle.

Nicole is a 5-time obstacle course racing world champion and the current Spartan Race World Champion. Nicole qualified for the 2008 Olympic Trials in the 3,000m steeplechase. She raced post collegiately with Hudson Elite in Boulder, Colorado, and over time transitioned to trail running and garnered her passion for rock climbing.

In this fun and robust conversation, Nicole and Dr. L talk about the intersection of where curiosity meets competition and how being in inquiry around your strengths can lead you to excel. They also discuss the camaraderie and community around sport, and where you find your own growth edge.

TIME STAMPS:

4:00 - The childhood experience of athletics.

7:30 - How recovery provided a shift in performance.

12:13 - How does curiosity show up as a competitor.

19:30 - The mindset required for obstacle course racing.

26:30 - The puzzle of rock climbing.

33:11 - The camaraderie of competition.

36:03 - The lessons of van life.

41:23 - Human Declaration Quiz

48:00 - Closing Curiosities

For More on Nicole:

www.instagram.com/nickeldm

For More on Dr. L:

Website: www.drlarapence.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence

LIGHFBOX: www.lighfbox.com

How can you find the balance between enjoyment and health? What are the stories that you tell yourself about food during the holidays? And what does 'food as fuel' really mean? In this episode, Dr. L tackles food during the holidays. She provides concrete strategies that can help you get through the season feeling good about your choices and your health.

For More From Dr. L:

Website: www.drlarapence.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence

LIGHFBOX: www.lighfbox.com