The Awesome Human Podcast

Are you tired of looking for the elusive "work-life" or worried you may never find it?
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In this episode, Nataly shares what's broken about the notion of "work-life" balance, why she personally hates the concept, and what framework has worked much better for her: dynamic life balance.
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She offers 3 strategies to help you experience it and answers questions about what to do if you're overwhelmed or feeling stuck.
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What you'll learn:

•  A more helpful framework to think about balance (including daily)
•  3 strategies (and tangible practices) to help you experience a more dynamic life balance
•  Why emotional awareness and self-compassion are essential to living a more fulfilling, balanced life where different parts of you find expression

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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 Kogan'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 crave more joy in your days?
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In this episode, Nataly talks with Ingrid Fetell Lee, the author of Joyful and founder of The Aesthetics of Joy, about the importance of finding joy even when life is challenging.
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Here's what you'll learn:

• The difference between joy and happiness
• How simple moments of joy give you more strength and resilience
• The evolutionary connection between joy and color
• How to find moments of joy even on the toughest days

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To learn more about Ingrid Fetell Lee and her work, visit: https://aestheticsofjoy.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/

Does your brain tell you that self-care is a luxury you don't have time for or deserve?
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This episode is for you! Nataly shares her definition of self-care, offers powerful mindset shifts,  several realistic ways to practice it in just a few minutes a day, and things to say back to your brain when it tries to convince you that self-care is optional. And she gets on her signature soapbox about how self-care is an act of service to people you love.
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What you'll learn:

• Why self-care is not a selfish luxury?
• How daily self-care fuels you in every way and impacts the people and work you care about?
• How to realistically practice self-care in your daily life?

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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/

Are you someone who appears to have your career and life in order on the outside, yet on the inside you are anxious, exhausted, or near the end of your rope?
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This episode is just for you! Nataly shares her journey through burnout and into learning how to protect her energy through self-care, setting boundaries, and practicing more emotional openness. She interviews Morra Aarons-Mele, who hosts the Anxious Achiever podcast, about setting boundaries, managing anxiety, avoiding burnout, and more!
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What you'll learn:

• Tips for preventing and working your way out of burnout
• Real life examples and strategies to manage anxiety
• Advice and tips for introverts who work with people all day

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To learn more about Morra and her Anxious Achiever podcast, visit https://hbr.org/2019/09/podcast-the-anxious-achiever
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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/

Does your loud inner critic get in your way of fully expressing yourself?
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During this episode, Nataly shares a powerful practice to help you quiet your inner critic and leads you through a fun and transformative 5-minute creativity experience.
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What you'll learn:

•  The science behind the benefits of creativity
•  A simple but powerful practice to quiet your inner critic
•  Ideas and suggestions for how to explore your creativity and practice self-compassion

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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 feel overwhelmed with stress or stuck in a daily cycle of burnout, today’s episode will help.
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Nataly shares tips and practices to help you better manage stress, set boundaries, and support yourself through challenges. She also talks with Kerri Palamara McGrath, MD, Director of the Center for Physician Well-Being at Mass General Hospital about ways Kerri practices self-care and supports her emotional fitness even on her most busy and tense days.
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What you’ll learn:

• A simple practice to strengthen your emotional awareness and support your well-being
• Strategies to help you manage your to-do list and avoid overwhelm
• How to talk about boundaries with your colleagues at work
• How to talk to colleagues or friends who are struggling

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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 experience a ton of anxiety around change?
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That’s totally normal! Change is hard, even if it's good change. In this episode, Nataly shares insights into why change brings stress and anxiety and offers 3 science-backed practices -- plus a bonus idea! -- to help you find more ease through whatever change you're facing.
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What you'll learn:

• How the brain reacts to change and why it makes you anxious?
• How to edit the overly negative story your brain tells you about change?
• A simple but powerful 2-step Acceptance practice to focus your attention on what you can control vs. wasting energy ruminating on what you can't.
• Why practicing gratitude is essential as you go through change and uncertainty?

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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 the words "well-being" and "work" sound like opposites to you?
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They shouldn't! Nataly talks with Jen Fisher, Chief Well-Being Officer at Deloitte, about how to make well-being a realistic priority at work and strategies that individuals, teams, and organizations can use to help cultivate it.
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What you'll learn:

• Specific strategies to help you set better boundaries at work, and how to have open conversations about this with your boss or colleagues
• The importance of human connections and relationships for happiness and well-being
• Tips to help strengthen your workplace relationships, including when working remotely

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To learn more about Jen’s new book: Work Better Together: How to Cultivate Strong Relationships to Maximize Well-Being and Boost Bottom Lines, visit  https://www.amazon.com/Work-Better-Together-Relationships-Well-Being/dp/1264268122
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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 brain constantly pulling you into worrying about the future?
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In this episode, Nataly shares strategies you can use to help you focus your attention on the joy of the present moment without over-focusing on it being over or ruminating on what might go wrong in the future.
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What you’ll learn:

•  How to practice the Lens of Gratitude to feel more joy in your day
•  An effective practice to use when your brain is ruminating on worries
•  Tips to help reduce Sunday Scaries.

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And more!
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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/

During this special Masterclass episode, Nataly and Erica offer strategies and practical tips to help you support yourself, your team, and your organization through the many challenges and changes of transitioning to the post-pandemic world of work.
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They cover: 

•  Specific actions that leaders and HR professionals can do to support employees’ emotional and mental health. 
•  Tips and rituals for making this transition less stressful for you and everyone around you.
•  How to manage change and resistance -- including from within yourself! -- around going back into the office, commuting, or being around a lot of people. 
•  Ways to create a sense of connection and community when some people are physically together and others aren’t.

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To learn more about Erica, please visit: https://ericakeswin.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/