In this episode, John explores the importance of being social in a digital age. He discusses how we should rebuild meaningful relationships, foster empathy, and rediscover the joy of real-world connections. Drawing from podcasts and articles, he examines the human need to serve others and the dangers of growing too comfortable in solitude. Learn how small acts of service can enhance your well-being and bring communities closer together.

Welcome to today’s episode! I’ll share a deeply personal story about living with an invisible disability—Type 1 diabetes. My goal is to raise awareness, inspire openness, and offer insight into the challenges and strategies of managing a chronic condition. By sharing my experience, I hope to encourage understanding, reduce stigma, and support others navigating similar paths. Let’s dive into this journey of resilience, planning, and embracing life.

This podcast episode explores John's journey of completing a Master's degree. John shares his highs and lows, facing challenges like procrastination and self-doubt, and ultimately finding fulfillment in the pursuit of knowledge. He emphasizes the importance of personal growth, aligning learning with values, and the enduring power of human connection.

It’s Monday, and John shares reflections on finding joy and flow in work. Exploring intrinsic motivation, he discusses aligning with core values, experimenting with challenges, and reframing current roles to uncover fulfillment. Drawing on psychological insights, he offers practical steps for crafting a meaningful path while emphasizing self-compassion and support from others. Tune in to discover how to transform toil into purpose and pursue what truly moves the needle for you.

It’s a reflective time of year, and in this episode of People Power Everything, John shares his gratitude, lessons learned, and hopes for the year ahead. From traveling across Canada and Mexico, pursuing academic goals, and navigating career changes, to cherishing the importance of family, friends, and community, John explores how these experiences shaped 2024. He reminds us that comparison should only be with our past selves and emphasizes the need to live authentically and share our journeys with those who matter. In the end, it all comes back to one simple truth: People Power Everything.

In this episode, we explore how social media has shifted from meaningful connections to overwhelming ads and distractions. Drawing on personal experiences and insights from Sherry Turkle, we’ll discuss how to foster real relationships in a digital age. Tune in for practical tips and reflections on bringing more social into your social media experience.

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You know who’s really addicted to their phones? The olds.” 

What If Darth Vader had a LinkedIn Profile

In this episode of People Power Everything, we explore the nuanced differences between empathy and sympathy. Learn about empathy's four dimensions—affective, cognitive, behavioral, and moral—and how they shape our interactions at work and in life. Discover practical tips to practice empathy better and foster stronger relationships. Whether you're a leader, colleague, or friend, this episode will leave you inspired to connect more deeply with others.

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Breyer, T.(2020). Empathy, sympathy and compassion. In The Routledge handbook of phenomenology of emotion (pp. 429-440). Routledge.

Jeffrey, D. (2016). Empathy, sympathy and compassion in healthcare: Is there a problem? Is there a difference? Does it matter?. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 109(12), 446-452.

Sinclair, S., Beamer, K., Hack, T. F., McClement, S., Raffin Bouchal, S., Chochinov, H.M., & Hagen, N. A. (2017). Sympathy, empathy, and compassion: A grounded theory study of palliative care patients’ understandings, experiences, and preferences. Palliative medicine, 31(5), 437-447.

Welcome to this week's episode of **People Power Everything**! Today, we dive into why our minds cling to negativity and how we can shift that focus to lead happier, more balanced lives. We'll explore why "bad is stronger than good," backed by research, and share six powerful strategies to bring positivity into your daily routine. Tune in and learn how to embrace the good and avoid the negative!

Welcome back to People Power Everything! This week, let’s pause and reflect. Are our daily actions aligned with what truly matters? Sometimes, life pulls us in countless directions, and it’s easy to lose sight of what’s important. Join me as we explore the science of self-reflection, relationships, and the power of staying connected to our values and each other.

In this episode, we break down three common cognitive biases: negativity bias, confirmation bias, and the Dunning-Kruger effect. Discover how our minds naturally focus on negative news, seek out information that confirms our beliefs, and why we sometimes feel more confident than our knowledge justifies. Tune in to hear about things I find really really scary.