Polly Campbell, Simply Said

The stories we tell ourselves can keep us stuck and in a cycle of pain, but mindful presence and reframing our stories can unleash our personal power and peace. In this episode, psychotherapist and interfaith minister Nancy Colier, author of Narratives: Let Go of the Stories That Keep You Stuck, talks about why we hold on to stories of our past and how we can identify the ones that keep us stuck and move beyond.

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Curiosity can improve how we learn, connect with others, solve problems, and navigate daily life. Polly Campbell explores the science of curiosity and shares practical ways to ask better questions, embrace uncertainty, strengthen relationships, and discover new possibilities. Learn how small shifts in attention can lead to better conversations and a more engaged life.

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Today, Polly talks with transformational coach and author Rachael Wolff about how we can create lives of greater abundance, peace, and joy by becoming aware of the beliefs and patterns that hold us back and taking responsibility for our thoughts and feelings. Wolff, author of Tending Your Inner Garden: How to Weed Out Fear, Lack, and Separation and Cultivate Love, Abundance and Peace, also shares practical, compassionate strategies for personal growth and transformation.

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Being nicer doesn’t mean being friends with everyone, but it means making the moment a little softer. Today, Polly talks about what it means to be nice, why she doesn't like the word, and how a "nice" interaction can ease pressure and make the day easier for everyone.

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Motivational speaker and author Angela Enos talks about worry, negative thinking, and resetting the mind. Angela shares practical ways to interrupt worry, become curious instead of reactive, and fill your life with positive energy.

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It's good to do our best and to work toward quality, but a drive for perfection can also keep us trapped in overthinking and procrastination. In this episode of Simply Said, we talk about the importance of just starting, growth thinking, and embracing “good enough” to help us overcome task paralysis and move forward with more confidence and clarity.

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What if the beliefs shaping your life are also limiting what you believe is possible? Mindset mentor Natalie Wynn shares how to recognize scarcity thinking, challenge subconscious beliefs, reclaim purpose, and shift toward abundance. We also talk about manifestation, taking aligned action, and becoming a more intentional co-creator of your life.

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Better focus isn’t about forcing yourself to concentrate harder, it's about creating the conditions that help. In today's show, Polly talks about how she's working to enhance her focus and how you can too. She explores practical ways to protect your attention, work with distraction, take effective breaks, and make space for mind-wandering.

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Mark Blacknell shares how meditation, self-awareness, and consistent practice helped him move through PTSD, addiction, and rock bottom. He explains his simple “stare-at-the-wall” meditation and why creating internal space can help us build stability and trust ourselves.

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Let's do this! September is an ideal time to reassess, reflect, and recommit to your goals. In this episode, Polly talks about how to disengage from what isn't working and reset your goals to build momentum and energy. How do we do that? It starts with curiosity and intention--and this podcast. For more on how to live well, do good, and be happy, visit Simply Said: https://pollycampbell.substack.com

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