In this episode Fiona and Juna talk about three ways to get feedback to increase self-awareness. We discuss three easy methods to gather information about ourselves. 

It's my monthly chat with Fiona Murden, my great friend, awesome mom, award-winning author, and host of Dot to Dot Podcast.  Each month we sit down to discuss the science and real life applications of topics that help us perform under pressure and achieve our highest potential, without burning out.

Fiona and I hit it off immediately! We are both passionate about teaching the science of resilience and as parents, we both have a special interest in teaching kids how they can positively influence their brains. We are on a mission to widely share practical cognitive and motivational research tools with curious people who want to fulfill their potential and ultimately, lead happier lives. Fiona is a Chartered UK Organizational Psychologist who coaches top performers and C-suite individuals to achieve optimal performance and Juna teaches high-achieving students of all ages at the Juilliard  School, and previously at NYU, Columbia, Barnard, Achievement First and at many other organizations.

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Fiona's podcast Dot to Dot listen HERE

Fiona's award winning books: Mirror Thinking HERE

In Part III Q&A with Angela Duckworth, she answers questions from our listeners.

I am beyond thrilled to have Angela Duckworth as a guest on my podcast. She is most famous for her Ted talk ( > 23,432,260 views! ) and bestselling book — Grit, The Power of Passion and Perseverance. She's also actually brilliant, personable and generous.  As a former math and science teacher in public schools in NYC, San Francisco and Philadelphia, Angela is passionate about sharing her research on strategies for success with educators and parents to help kids thrive.

Due to some technical issues and scheduling mixups, I ended up having not just one, but two conversations with Angela plus a speed round of Q&A from parents. Now that's what they mean when they say make "lemonade from lemons"!

The topics skipped around a bit so it made sense to split it up into 3 parts. 

Angela Duckworth is the founder and CEO of Character Lab, a nonprofit whose mission is to advance scientific insights that help children thrive. She is also a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and in 2013 was named a MacArthur Fellow aka the genius grant recipient.

Angela shares research-backed advice for parents and teachers in her Tip of the Week. Sign up to receive it by email here.

https://angeladuckworth.com/

No Stupid Questions Podcast with Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth: https://freakonomics.com/nsq/

In Part II conversation with Angela Duckworth, we discuss what inspires her and chat more about resilience and grit.

Tune in to Part III for Q&A.

I am beyond thrilled to have Angela Duckworth as a guest on my podcast. She is most famous for her Ted talk ( > 23,432,260 views! ) and bestselling book — Grit, The Power of Passion and Perseverance. She's also actually brilliant, personable and generous.  As a former math and science teacher in public schools in NYC, San Francisco and Philadelphia, Angela is passionate about sharing her research on strategies for success with educators and parents to help kids thrive.

Due to some technical issues and scheduling mixups, I ended up having not just one, but two conversations with Angela plus a speed round of Q&A from parents. Now that's what they mean when they say make "lemonade from lemons"!

The topics skipped around a bit so it made sense to split it up into 3 parts. 

Angela Duckworth is the founder and CEO of Character Lab, a nonprofit whose mission is to advance scientific insights that help children thrive. She is also a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and in 2013 was named a MacArthur Fellow aka the genius grant recipient.

Angela shares research-backed advice for parents and teachers in her Tip of the Week. Sign up to receive it by email here.

https://angeladuckworth.com/

No Stupid Questions Podcast with Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth: https://freakonomics.com/nsq/

I am beyond thrilled to have Angela Duckworth as a guest on my podcast. She is most famous for her Ted talk ( > 23,432,260 views! ) and bestselling book — Grit, The Power of Passion and Perseverance. She's also actually brilliant, personable and generous.  As a former math and science teacher in public schools in NYC, San Francisco and Philadelphia, Angela is passionate about sharing her research on strategies for success with educators and parents to help kids thrive.

Due to some technical issues and scheduling mixups, I ended up having not just one, but two conversations with Angela plus a speed round of Q&A from parents. Now that's what they mean when they say make "lemonade from lemons"!

The topics skipped around a bit so it made sense to split it up into 3 parts. This is part I where we talk about evidence based parenting that supports kids' growth and grit.

Angela Duckworth is the founder and CEO of Character Lab, a nonprofit whose mission is to advance scientific insights that help children thrive. She is also a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and in 2013 was named a MacArthur Fellow aka the genius grant recipient.

Angela shares research-backed advice for parents and teachers in her Tip of the Week. Sign up to receive it by email here.

https://angeladuckworth.com/

No Stupid Questions Podcast with Stephen Dubner and Angela Duckworth: https://freakonomics.com/nsq/

One of my first students in my Science of Resilience class at the Juilliard Pre-College, Pablo Esquivel Noel, joins me for our monthly conversation on wellness and peak performance. Today we talk about his pre-performance centering routine which includes the Wim Hof Breathing Method. 

The breath is a powerful natural tool that everyone can connect to. Pay attention to what your body tells you. If you get dizzy or anxious, stop and reassess.

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In this episode Fiona and Juna talk about how sleep affects emotional regulation. We discuss three steps to managing our difficult emotions using the Acceptance Commitment Therapy model, which is used with success in coaching for high performance and for stress management.

Rx Chill Pill — Meditate Your Brain to Resilience Podcast. It's my monthly chat with Fiona Murden, my great friend, awesome mom, award-winning author, and host of Dot to Dot Podcast.  Each month we sit down to discuss the science and real life applications of topics that help us achieve our highest potential while decreasing the risk of burnout.

Fiona and I hit it off immediately! We are both passionate about teaching, especially youth, the science behind how we can positively influencing our own brains. We are on a mission to widely share practical cognitive and motivational research tools with curious people who want to fulfill their potential and ultimately, lead happier lives. Fiona is a Chartered Psychologist who coaches top performers and C-suite individuals in business, healthcare, sports, and politics to achieve optimal performance.

Sign up to get FREE useful worksheets, cheatsheets, and resources at mindbodyspace.com/podcast

Fiona has a podcast Dot to Dot Behind the Person you can listen HERE

Read about her insightful book Mirror Thinking HERE

Nina Restieri is the founder and president of momAgenda. Previously, she has spent time as an advertising executive, as the president of a family business, and as a stay-at-home mom. Nina talks to me about what it was like to start a business as a mother of four young kids and how she kept herself on track of what was most important to her. She is now pivoting into her new role of helping overwhelmed moms find self-care. Her brand new book, "Overcoming the Mom-Life Crisis is the ultimate guide to putting yourself back on your to-do list." 

I love Nina's MomAgenda. I highly recommend it for anyone who loves to plan out their days or who needs help keeping everything under control.

Nina started momAgenda when her four kids were seven, five, three, and one, to create organizing products to help make moms’ lives (and her own life) easier. momAgenda has grown to include a diversified range of products that help organize the lives of mothers and others, including day planners, home organizers, pads, journals, and accessories. The collection is sold at leading national retailers and regional boutiques throughout the U.S. Over the past fifteen years, Nina Restieri and momAgenda have been featured in numerous outlets including NBC’s Today show, The Early Show, MSNBC, Real Simple, Better Homes and Gardens, The New York Times, and The Huffington Post. Nina Lives in Connecticut with her four children. This is her first book.

Social media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nina.restieri/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/momAgenda

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ninarestieriauthor

Website: https://www.ninarestieri.com/

MomAgenda this planner is beautiful and super practical https://momagenda.com/ 

Composer and Juilliard graduate, Pablo Esquivel Noel joins me to talk about how he merged his two passions, wellness and music, into Fusion, a music meditation experience for live audiences. This episode ends with a meditation on Pablo's original composition, "Interlude" ASMR mix.

I am excited to announce that Pablo will be joining me every month for a discussion on staying well and performing at your best. We will end each episode with a meditation on a piano piece performed by Pablo.

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From an Ivy League dean and a college admissions expert, a guide to help parents support their children as they navigate their way to college.

The College Conversation is a comprehensive resource for mapping the path through the college application process that provides practical advice and reassurance to keep both anxious parents and confused children sane and grounded. Rather than adding to the existing canon of “How to Get In” college guides or rankings, Eric Furda and Jacques Steinberg provide a step-by-step approach to having the tough conversations on this topic with less stress and more success.

Find out more at: jacquessteinberg.com/

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In this episode Fiona and Juna talk about how we're often railroaded into a track when we are good at something. We discuss how to understand yourself and how to clarify what to stay with through thick and thin, and as Elizabeth Gilbert says, "So the question is not so much “What are you passionate about?” The question is “What are you passionate enough about that you can endure the most disagreeable aspects of the work?”

Rx Chill Pill — Meditate Your Brain to Resilience Podcast. It's my monthly chat with Fiona Murden, my great friend, awesome mom, award-winning author, and host of Dot to Dot Podcast.  Each month we sit down to discuss the science and real life applications of topics that help us achieve our highest potential while decreasing the risk of burnout. 

Fiona and I hit it off immediately! We are both passionate about teaching, especially youth, the science behind how we can positively influencing our own brains. We are on a mission to widely share practical cognitive and motivational research tools with curious people who want to fulfill their potential and ultimately, lead happier lives. Fiona is a Chartered Psychologist who coaches top performers and C-suite individuals in business, healthcare, sports, and politics to achieve optimal performance.

Sign up to get FREE useful worksheets, cheatsheets, and resources at mindbodyspace.com/podcast

Fiona has a podcast Dot to Dot Behind the Person you can listen HERE

Read about her insightful book Mirror Thinking HERE