The Awesome Human Podcast

Do you think you’re not talented enough to try something creative?
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Then tune into this episode, where Nataly talks with the artist and author Kimberly Brooks about the myth of talent and how to find more freedom to express ourselves creatively.
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What you’ll learn:

•  Why talent is a myth (and what it really means)?
•  The 8 steps of the creative process
•  How to overcome your brain’s chatter about not being creative enough?

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To learn more about Kimberly Brooks and her work, visit: https://www.kimberlybrooks.com/
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

If your inner perfectionist loves to make you feel like you’re not doing enough or well enough, this episode will help!
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Nataly shares how her over-efforting and drive for perfection contributed to her burnout and the powerful lessons she learned since. She offers several new ways to think about our drive for perfection and leads you on a super-short, fun, and awesome creative exercise to help tame your inner perfectionist.
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So grab a piece of paper and something to draw on and join in!
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Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How to edit your story about why you need to do things perfectly?
• Why substituting “sometimes” for “always” is a powerful practice to preserve energy?
• How what you perceive as imperfect can lead to more authenticity and human connection?

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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

Do you feel guilty about putting your self-care at the top of your list?
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In this episode, Nataly will help you bust through the guilt and learn practical strategies to make self-care a realistic daily priority.
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What you’ll learn:

•  What self-care actually means
•  Tangible ways to prioritize self-care, even on the busiest of days
•  How to fuel your energy and do less of what drains it

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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

Is it possible to achieve meaningful success without burning out? Yes! And this episode will help you do it.
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Nataly interviews Brad Stulberg, the author of newly-released The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds--Not Crushes--Your Soul.
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What you'll learn:

• How the practice of groundedness can help you achieve sustainable success
• Why patience is essential for high performance (and how to practice it even if you're naturally impatient)
• The essential role that human connection and community have for well-being and success (and how to cultivate it in your life)
• Why you should make a "BS list" and how it will help you stay true to your values

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To learn more about Brad Stulberg and his work, visit: www.bradstulberg.com
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

If your inner self-critic and doubter gets in the way of doing what you care about, this episode is for you!
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Nataly shares the science of how our brain can cause us to struggle more and 2 skills you can use to edit your thoughts so you can bring your best awesome self to work -- and to everyone you care about.
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What you'll learn:

• What is negativity bias and how it clouds your judgment (including of yourself)
• A 2-step practice to edit thoughts that cause you to struggle
• Why self-compassion beats self-criticism when it comes to self-improvement 
• A 3-step practice to talk to yourself as you would to a friend

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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

Do you want to learn how to make better choices to reduce stress and improve your emotional fitness?
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In this episode, Nataly talks with Aliza Freud, founder and CEO of SheSpeaks, about how the practice of self-awareness can help us make better choices to support ourselves, our well-being, and our ability to show up fully for the work and the people we care about.
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What you’ll learn:

• Why self-awareness is essential to help you find dynamic life balance and reduce stress and overwhelm
• 2 powerful yet simple ways you can practice self-awareness daily
• The connection between self-compassion and personal agency – and why both are essential to wellbeing

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Plus, Nataly and Aliza talk about Simone Biles’ courageous decision to pull out of the Olympics to protect her mental health and her team’s chances of winning – and how it was a powerful act of self-awareness, self-compassion, and leadership.
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To learn more about Aliza and her SheSpeaks: How She Does It podcast, visit www.shespeaks.com/podcast
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

Is your inner critic super loud? Do you hold yourself to impossibly high standards and when you don’t achieve perfection, beat yourself up?
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This episode is for you!
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Nataly shares her personal story of how her drive for perfection hurt her and those around her and some of her favorite tips and practices to help you calm your inner perfectionist and quiet your inner critic.
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What you'll learn:

• Why perfection is a trap (and never what others expect from you)
• Specific strategies to practice self-compassion to reduce struggle and suffering
• A 3 step self-compassion practice to shift from harsh to kinder self-talk

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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the world, distracted, or unable to step away from social media or the news, this episode will help!
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Nataly talks about the power and JOY of taking one day a week off from technology with Tiffany Shlain, an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, founder of the Webby Awards, and author of the national bestselling book 24/6: Giving up Screens One Day a Week to Get More Time, Creativity, and Connection.
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What you'll learn:

• Why the human brain needs rest and breaks and how taking time away from technology fuels your creativity and productivity
• How designating one day a week to be technology-free can help you reconnect with your family and friends, be more calm and present, and experience greater joy in your life
• Suggestions for more peaceful mornings and evenings
• Tips to encourage your teenagers to join you for a technology-free day

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To learn more about Tiffany and her work, visit: tiffanyshlain.com
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

Your brain loves to tell stories -- some of which cause you unnecessary stress and anxiety.
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In this episode, Nataly shares specific tips and practices to help you break through the stories that make you struggle and remove mental blocks that prevent you from bringing your best to what’s most meaningful to you.
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What you’ll learn:

• The difference between feeling difficult feelings and telling stories about them
• How to handle imposter syndrome
• 2-step practice to help you shift your brain's unhelpful stories

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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/

If you’re feeling overwhelmed with stress and anxiety, this episode is for you.
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Nataly talks with Nikole Benders-Hadi, M.D., Medical Director of Behavioral Health at Doctor On Demand, about practical ways we can all support our mental and emotional health during this difficult and uncertain time.
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What you’ll learn:

• Strategies to help you feel more calm and grounded
• Coping techniques to handle stress with more ease
• How practicing self-awareness helps to reduce stress

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And where dark chocolate and oceans fit into all this!
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For more science-backed tips to help you struggle less and thrive more, visit www.happier.com and subscribe to Nataly’s weekly awesome newsletter! If you’d like to join our weekly Awesome Human Hour via Zoom, be part of our live, virtual audience and ask Nataly questions, sign up for free here: https://www.happier.com/Awesome-Human-Hour/