Gladys is what I call my shadow side.

She can be bitchy, grumpy, irritated, judgmental and just a pain in the ass.

I'm learning to live with her and identify when she's taken the wheel. More often than I'd like to admit.

As we explore our shadow side through intentionality and curiosity, we just might come out the other side a better person.

Each of us has a shadow side that springs into action whenever it finds a chink in our armor.

It could show up as pettiness, anger, jealousy, bitterness, self-doubt, meanness or any other "dark" emotion or feeling

Getting to know your shadow side can help you understand your self in a better more compassionate way.

For the next couple of weeks, I'll talk about shadow work and how you can incorporate that into your life.

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Barbara Brannen's book, "The Gift of Play: Why Adult Women Stop Playing and How To Start Again" is a wonderful instruction guide for bringing more playfulness, joy and laughter to your life.

I loved talking with her about the book and the story behind it.

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This time of year, graduates are getting ready to fly out of the nest and start a new chapter.

Well, I think we should, too. Start a new chapter.

Here's some advice to get you moving into a new and (hopefully) exciting adventure.

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In Barbara Brannen's book, "The Gift of Play: Why Adult Women Stop Playing and How to Start Again" she writes about finding your Heart Play.

I go through the exercise with you in this episode so you can bring more fun into your life!

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When we think of female leadership, we often think of women running companies or serving in political office. We don't often think of how every woman has the capability to be a leader - whether it's in your own home, your work, your school or your family.

We encourage women to step up, show up and find their own leadership voice with these tips from strategist Amy Weiland.

Amy Miller-Weiland (she/her) is an award-winning learning strategist with 20 years of experience in professional education.

She's been fortunate to lead numerous teams of brilliant professionals and has served in various roles including Performance Strategy Manager, Director of Training and Development, and Vice President of Consulting. Her current role as Vice President of Professional Services at YouScience provides an opportunity to oversee the consulting division and forward the collective effort to make meaningful educational pathways available to all students.

Her creative yet pragmatic approach to development has contributed to the learning ecosystems at large organizations including Verizon, Disney Interactive, Walmart, General Electric, Aetna, Panera, Nordstrom, State Farm, TD Bank, and the University of Notre Dame.

Amy’s academic background in Psychology with a focus on neuroscience, shapes her behavior-driven approach to learning and also business performance metrics. She also applies cognitive psychology principles into learning strategies to create memorable experiences learners can apply to their daily roles with confidence.

Amy lives in South Jordan, Utah with her hilarious husband of 23 years, Thad, and her wonderfully creative children, Kit and Ike.

We all worry at times (usually at 2 a.m.) but if you feel like you're ALWAYS worrying, this episode offers some tips to get out of your worry brain.

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Nearly 50% of women in Utah don't feel socially safe. They don't feel they have the mental and emotional support they need to get through life's challenges.

Dr. Lisa Diamond is a psychologist and professor at the University of Utah, teaching developmental psychology, health psychology and gender studies.

Her research brief "Safety First: The Health Implications of Social Belonging Among Utah Women" highlights the disconnection women in Utah struggle with and brings the epidemic of disconnection to light.

My discussion with Dr. Diamond is illuminating and heartbreaking. Tune in for this important conversation.

I have terrible social skills but I'm trying to get better. I'm working to get past the loud voices in my head that tell me no one wants to be my friend. That voice is just me as a little girl. I've spent the last couple of years trying to make and be a friend.

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