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No one gets through life without mistakes. The tally of those mistakes doesn’t create your character; that comes from how you recognize the mistakes you made and release the mistakes of others. Forgiveness is more than just a virtue; it's an act of courage and selfcare. This episode explores the science and psychology of how to give and seek grace.

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Taking risks can be both terrifying and exhilarating. Our brain works to keep us safe while evaluating our goals, dreams, and desires. Whether you are thinking about a major life change or just trying on new ideas, this episode highlights the benefits of the option to explore different options. 

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We know that we need water but why is it SO important? This episode plunges into the many ways water is vital to our productivity, health, and even our happiness. Listen  and learn why water is not just a basic need, but also an essential ingredient to our existence.

 

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The magic you are seeking is in the work you are not doing. Distractions are easy to find and can be difficult to overcome. This episode explores actionable strategies to help find focus and recaps insights from previous episodes for those wanting to dig into more on overcoming the daily distractions. 

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We may not always get what we want, but we won’t get what we don’t ask for.  Yes, asking can be awkward but that’s where science can be helpful. Questions trigger a mental reflex known as “instinctive elaboration.” When you ask a question, it activates the brain to gather intelligence and seek creative problem solving. A few minutes of courage in initiating the ask may give a big return to both your competence in the skill and perhaps a few extras along the way. 

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This episode goes back to Fewer Things Better with a replay of episode #6 on the topic of Engines & Anchors. Daily deposits are being made into your mind through words. And those words, either add or subtract from your self-confidence. 

Pay attention to who has access to the microphone of your mind. The people you hear from the most are your bankers - they are either investing in you or they are divesting from you. 

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This episode is celebrating progress over perfection. It explores our conditioning of why we are challenged to accept good and burn harder to try to achieve great.  We can be so busy preparing, perfecting, and polishing that we miss the here-and-now. The messy parts of us are important parts of us. We’re not supposed to sand it all away. If we do, we miss the opportunity to improve, evolve. Being real leads to real moments. 

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Some of us struggle with a scarcity mindset when it comes to money, time, or opportunity. In times of disruption, how do you do with the vulnerability of receiving care? Not caring about, or caring for, or caregiving, but actually being on the receiving end of care given. 

If you do not pick a day to rest, your body will pick one for you. This episode explores the brain and body benefit of intentional slowness, and how to make room to receive care. 

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During dark winter days, it's hard to find the energy or motivation to do much beyond the basics. Within the first 30 minutes of your day, get some sunlight (however you can), hydrate your brain, and move your body. These aren't just tips; they're simple yet powerful habits backed by science that can help recalibrate your biological and psychological state. See how you can start your day strong. 

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Ever find yourself hovering between 'yes', 'no', and the super squishy 'maybe'? This episode looks at the emotional undercurrents and mental calculus that influence these seemingly simple decisions. Better understand the energy behind your answers and what your intuition is saying in those split-second pauses.