Peace of Mind

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Jenna is turning 30 - ohhhh dang! Thirty, Flirty, & Thriving if any fellow lovers of ‘13 Going on 30’ are reading this (Side note: Did you know the main character in that movie is named ‘Jenna?’ and it came out when POM’s Jenna was also turning 13? Yeah… wildness) 

Join her as she shares what to STOP focusing on as you age (Stop thinking you are old! Stop thinking about timelines!) and what to START focusing on (Shifting your perspective! Rewriting your narratives! Gaining awareness &  honesty! Practicing Gratefulness! And… getting better at navigating change!)

Works Cited

Jill Suttie. “What Neuroscience Can Teach Us About Aging Better.” Greater Good, greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_neuroscience_can_teach_us_about_aging_better.

Blackburn, Elizabeth, et al. “Could Your Thoughts Make You Age Faster?” Ideas.ted.com, 3 Aug. 2019, ideas.ted.com/could-your-thoughts-make-you-age-faster/.

Molly Tallmadge Molly Tallmadge Community Member • points posts comments upvotes FollowUnfollow, et al. “30 Famous People Who Didn't Make It Until After Age 30.” Bored Panda, 1 Jan. 1968, www.boredpanda.com/famous-people-success-later-in-life/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic. 

“Researchers Replace Midlife Myths with Facts.” Monitor on Psychology, American Psychological Association, www.apa.org/monitor/apr03/researchers. 

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Body Image is SUCH a hard hitting topic - in this episode, Jenna dives into how your body image can be (and most likely is) morphed compared to reality. What is at play in your mind? Find out by tuning into this episode.

After hearing about some experiments that show just how much your mind can play tricks on you… hear about a personal story from Jenna where she shares about a shopping spree revelation related to her own body image.

Want to check out the Rubber Hand Illusion in Magic for Humans?

Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdxlT68ygt8

Association, Author: Canadian Mental Health. “Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Mental Health.” Body Image, Self-Esteem, and Mental Health | Here to Help, www.heretohelp.bc.ca/infosheet/body-image-self-esteem-and-mental-health.

Fang, Wen, et al. “Attenuation of Pain Perception Induced by the Rubber Hand Illusion.” Frontiers, Frontiers, 6 Mar. 2019, www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnins.2019.00261/full.

van der Meulen, Mara, et al. “Brain Activation upon Ideal-Body Media Exposure and Peer Feedback in Late Adolescent Girls.” Cognitive, Affective & Behavioral Neuroscience, Springer US, Aug. 2017, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5548820/. 

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Ace and Jenna sit down at their kitchen table and chat about their decision to buy a school bus, renovate it into a tiny traveling home, and deviate from their beaten path. Laugh with them as they take you through how they decided to try out something new and COMPLETELY different from their normal lives and choices…. on the DAY BEFORE going to pick up their bus to start this adventure together

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Jenna finishes off this two part rabbit hole series on confidence by diving into vulnerability. She shares some personal stories and helpful anecdotes from people she admires; Jay Shetty, Brené Brown, and Theodore Roosevelt then ends with tips… steps… whatever you want to call it ;) … for building more confidence in areas that resonate with YOU.

Fun Stuff to Check Out:

Documentary: → Brené Brown: The Call to Courage

Podcast → Jay Shetty’s On Purpose

“The Man in the Arena” Speech by Theodore Roosevelt; “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”

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Jenna has a blast diving into teaching you how to LEARN. This involves two of her favorite topics, neural pathways and neuroplasticity. Join in to hear anecdotes and learn how to build new pathways in your brain and new habits for higher confidence.

Tune in again for Episode 9 where Jenna gives you 7 tips for building more confidence in areas that matter to you.

Works Cited:

Daltrey, Debbie, and Debbie Daltrey. “What Are Neural Pathways?” Great Minds Clinic Blog, 31 July 2018, www.greatmindsclinic.co.uk/blog/what-are-neural-pathways/.

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Join in for our first ever interview with guest Heidi Barr; author, mother, spouse, gardner, wellness coach, and inspiring human. Jenna and Heidi discuss Heidi’s passions that shine through in her writing, tiny things she does to live more intentionally, and her newest book, 12 Tiny Things. 

In this episode, Jenna and Heidi talk about some of the “Tiny Things” in her book and how they can be incorporated into life. Come out of this episode with a new book to check out, along with some lightness, laughter, and of course, a greater Peace of Mind.

Websites to Check Out for more on Heidi and 12 Tiny Things:

https://12tinythings.com/

https://heidibarr.com/

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In this episode, Jenna explains 10 of her very own tips to work toward getting yourself out of a funk. Enjoy her rabbit holes that make you feel connected and not alone in how you are feeling ... along with her practical tips for working your way toward feeling peace & contentment.

2020 and 2021 so far have been WILD. There are plenty of reasons in these years alone to feel “funky.” There are also plenty of other outside reasons to feel “funky". No matter why you feel the way you do, join in for some real talk, humor, and solid self-help on your journey toward greater Peace of Mind.

Works Cited:

“5 Differences Between Mindfulness and Meditation.” PositivePsychology.com, 11 Dec. 2020, positivepsychology.com/differences-between-mindfulness-meditation/.

Bravata DM;Smith-Spangler C;Sundaram V;Gienger AL;Lin N;Lewis R;Stave CD;Olkin I;Sirard JR; “Using Pedometers to Increase Physical Activity and Improve Health: a Systematic Review.” JAMA, U.S. National Library of Medicine, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18029834/#:~:text=Among%20the%20observational%20studies%2C%20pedometer,activity%20by%2026.9%25%20over%20baseline. 

Episode 005: Understanding & Implementing Character Strengths VIA YOU

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In this episode, Jenna takes the VIA Character Strengths survey and shares some of her results with you as the audience. She explores how these strengths impact her life and how you can utilize this personality test to live a more fulfilling and FLOURISHING life yourself!

Join Jenna for a fun and impactful talk on Positive Psychology, character strengths, & virtues and how to incorporate the skills you gain from this episode into a life you are proud of and thriving in.

Link to VIA Character Strength Survey https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/account/register

Works Cited:

“VIA Character Strengths Survey & Character Profile Reports.” VIA Character Strengths Survey & Character Profile Reports | VIA Institute, VIA Institute on Character, www.viacharacter.org/. 

** A big attribution is paid to the above website… I strongly encourage you to explore the survey, results, and resources on this site. I thoroughly enjoyed gaining more insight and content while navigating through articles within this main source for Episode 5. **

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In this episode on Kindness as a STRENGTH, Jenna brings to mind the misconception some have that kindness is a weakness. Kindness is most definitely NOT a weakness. Kindness is actually a character strength within the virtue of humanity in positive psychology!

Jenna connects deeply to this message and helps to make sense of this common misconception. She elaborates on the strength of kindness alongside the health benefits of practicing sincere kindness, kindness to others, and self-kindness. Come out of this episode having built greater Peace of Mind around how to own your kindness as a strength and badge of honor ... and kick misconceptions to the curb!

Cool Stuff to Check Out:

→ Emma Seppala’s Loving Kindness Meditation on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auS1HtAz6Bs

 → Take VIA’s free survey to learn your top character strengths: https://www.viacharacter.org/survey/surveys/takesurvey

Works Cited

“How Sharing Kindness Can Make You Healthier & Happier.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 1 Nov. 2018, www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/how-sharing-kindness-can-make-you-healthier-happier/art-20390060.

“Kindness.” Kindness | Character Strengths | VIA Institute, www.viacharacter.org/character-strengths/kindness. 

“Loving-Kindness Meditation (Greater Good in Action).” Greater Good in Action - Science-Based Practices for a Meaningful Life, ggia.berkeley.edu/practice/loving_kindness_meditation.

“What Is Positive Psychology & Why Is It Important? [2020 Update].” PositivePsychology.com, 6 Dec. 2020, positivepsychology.com/what-is-positive-psychology-definition/. 

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In this episode, Jenna discusses how natural comparison is in our lives and how not every comparison is created equal. Join in to learn the difference between productive and unproductive comparison while sharing some stories, laughs, and real tips for moving forward more productively. Be prepared to leave this podcast with greater Peace of Mind and a newfound understanding of comparison and how it can show up in your life.

Quotes to Check Out:

"Comparison is the Thief of Joy" - Theodore Roosevelt (... the addendum was all me)

“Every minute that you spend comparing yourself to others is a minute that you could be focusing on yourself. Each time you do it you sacrifice some of your own magic because you are chasing someone else’s” - Victoria Elizabeth, Blogger & Coach

Works Cited:

“The Comparison Trap.” Psychology Today, Sussex Publishers, 7 Nov. 2017, www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/201711/the-comparison-trap.

Dishman, Lydia. “Stop Comparing Yourself to Others. Here Are 3 More Productive Things to Do Instead.” Fast Company, Fast Company, 29 July 2020, www.fastcompany.com/90533936/stop-comparing-yourself-to-others-here-are-3-more-productive-things-to-do-instead.

Educatall. “When a Child Compares Himself to Others - Tips and Tricks.” Educatall, Educatall, 31 May 2017, www.educatall.com/page/1207/When-a-child-compares-himself-to-others.html#:~:text=Around%20their%20third%20birthday%2C%20children,to%20make%20more%20serious%20comparisons.

Haas, Susan Biali. “How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others.” Psychology Today, Sussex Publishers, 5 Mar. 2018, www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/prescriptions-life/201803/how-stop-comparing-yourself-others.

Luo, Yi, et al. “Social Comparison in the Brain: A Coordinate‐Based Meta‐Analysis of Functional Brain Imaging Studies on the Downward and Upward Comparisons.” Wiley Online Library, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 24 Oct. 2017, onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/hbm.23854.

Markman, Art. “Since Your Brain Constantly Compares You With Everyone Else, Try This.” Fast Company, Fast Company, 12 Oct. 2017, www.fastcompany.com/40480528/since-your-brain-constantly-compares-you-with-everyone-else-try-this.