How many times have you caught yourself thinking you'll be happy after you get that next thing?  Reach that next goal?  Cross that next finish line?  I take a good look at what's called the "arrival fallacy" and why the next best thing isn't what is going to make you happy.

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Deep loss and grief is one of the hardest things a person will encounter in life.  But, if allowed, grief is a transformational experience that will leave you with an unexpected gift.  I explore the process of grief and what's waiting for you if you allow it to take you on its journey.

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Toxic positivity can be an unfortunate side effect of a well-intentioned message focusing on positivity and self-advocacy.  In this episode I unpack the meaning of toxic positivity, how to side step its grasp and how to effectively handle negative emotions and tough feelings when you find yourself experiencing them.

The content of this episode is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for seeking therapy from a licensed mental health professional.

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Change is hard.  Real hard.  In this episode, I unpack the two biggest principles required to change, how you'll be prone to abandon your efforts if you're not aware of them and what you need to know to be prepared and make the changes you want in your life.  

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Overthinking is a habit that if left unchecked usually raises stress, worry, anxiety or sadness and lowers  confidence and motivation.  I take a look at overthinking and how to counter it and get away from its grip.

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A fresh look at what loving yourself means and a dive into the different ways we betray ourselves followed by steps to turn those behaviors around.

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Do you want to highlight goals, possibilities and potential and ditch negative thinking? I outline several practical principles to stay on track and positive and how to minimize the tendency to worry about what might go wrong. We're all naturally prone to pick out and hold onto the negative. Focusing on what might go wrong or hanging onto what wasn't perfect negatively impacts motivation, confidence and outlook.  Join me as I discuss various ways to change your mindset while you work towards your goals. 

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Healthy communication is a challenge, art and a skill.  It doesn't come naturally to us, most of us didn't learn it growing up and it's not generously modeled in most situations.  I take a deeper dive into the nuts and bolts of effective communication so you can care for the relationships that matter most and feel better about yourself in the process.

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What if chasing happiness is more like chasing your tail?  Can you position and prepare yourself to effectively take on life regardless of feelings and circumstances? What if there’s a goal far more valuable and attainable other than happiness?  I explore these questions and more in this episode. 

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Guilt, if utilized properly, is a good motivator for change and can help us transition to the next and better version of ourselves.  Shame tears us down and is rooted in faulty core beliefs we hold about ourselves.  In this episode I’ll discuss the function of guilt and shame, the brain’s role in bringing them about and what we can do to change our core beliefs, grasp our inherent value, befriend guilt and shut down shame. 

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