The Flourishing Center

The Flourishing Center

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The Flourishing Center episodes

  • 26. Positive Psychology at Work in the World

    In this episode of The Flourishing Center podcast you will learn:

    Science Says – Taking short breaks at work to relax and connect can boost productivity, especially for those with low work engagement.

    Life Hack – The Daily Dozen is a go-to exercise to get into a positive emotional state.

    Practitioner's Corner: Meet Emmy Gaye, a positive psychology practitioner who works with children on strengths-based development.

    34 min
  • 25. Making Meaning from Suffering

    In this episode of The Flourishing Center podcast you will learn:

    Science Says - A new study explores the relationship between redirecting our attention, which we do when we practice gratitude and kindness, and overall well-being, happiness and life satisfaction.

    Life Hack – Discover a powerful life equation for deriving meaning from suffering.

    Practitioner's Corner: Meet June Russo, a positive psychology-based psychologist and coach, dancer, poet and author who describes how her CAPP training broadened her perspective on life.

    37 min
  • 24. The Nuts and Bolts of Positive Thinking

    In this episode of The Flourishing Center podcast you will learn:

    Science Says - Learn about a new study in Wales that applied a "writing about good things" intervention in a school setting.

    Life Hack – How to be efficient in positive thinking.

    Practitioner's Corner - Meet Adam Kulpa, a mindset coach who helps young athletes learn to thrive.

    31 min
  • EP23: The Relationship Between Happiness and Success

    In this episode of The Flourishing Center podcast you will learn:

    Science Says - Does success lead to happiness or is it the other way around? A study tackles this age-old question.

    Life Hack – Learn how to move from "have-do-be" to "be-do-have" on the path to happiness.

    Practitioner's Corner - Meet Ilene Schaffer, a coach who literally "walks" people through transitions in their lives.

    39 min
  • EP 22: Correct Perfectionalism

    In this episode of The Flourishing Center podcast you will learn:

    Science Says—New research study interviews 4,000 millionaires to determine if money is related to their happiness.

    Life Hack—Learn how to manage your expectations to become the right kind of perfectionist.

    Practitioner's Corner—Eliza Weller is an integrated wellness coach who specializes in anxiety and negative self-talk.

    34 min
  • EP21: Mood on Handwriting

    In this episode of The Flourishing Center podcast you will learn:

    Science Says—Study proves that your mood can impact your handwriting.

    Life Hack—Learn how to use your emotions to embrace your creativity.

    Practitioner's Corner—Dr. Cheryl Lanlier is a positive applied psychology based human performance technology expert. She helps people and the organizations they work for adopt and use technology in more efficient ways.

    19 min
  • EP20: Physical Activity & Stress Reactivity

    In this episode of The Flourishing Center podcast you will learn:

    Science Says—A new study looks at the impact physical activity has on our stress reactivity.

    Life Hack—Learn how to burn more calories with a new type of movement called N.E.A.T. (Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis).

    Practitioner's Corner—Lidia Doncova-Macri is a positive psychology practitioner, change expert and corporate trainer from Australia.

    26 min
  • EP19: Anticipation

    In this episode of The Flourishing Center podcast you will learn:

    Science Says—A recent fMRI study looks at what happens in people's brains when they anticipate good things happening in their future.

    Life Hack—Learn how to get the benefits of anticipatory savoring without the pitfalls of anticipating the future and then feeling disappointed.

    Practitioner's Corner—Meet Kerri Brock, an organization and change coach in Toronto who helps individuals and organizations meet their goals.

    25 min
  • EP18: Reason for Being

    In this episode of The Flourishing Center podcast you will learn:

    Science Says: Learn about a research study that uncovers the power of personality to shape income.

    Life Hack: Discover the principles of Ikigai and how it can help you figure out your reason for being in the world.

    Practitioner's Corner: Meet Kristin Caven, she founded The Flourishing Artist, a support community for creative types centered around seminars, classes, coaching and community.

    40 min
  • EP17: Health Coaching

    In this episode of The Flourishing Center podcast you will learn:

    Science Says: Learn about the impact of health coaching on your well-being.

    Life Hack: How to be your own life coach.

    Practitioner's Corner: Meet Lauren Teller, who uses her experience as a positive psychology coach to promote how to cultivate meaningful change in how you feel about yourself and show up in your life.

    35 min

About The Flourishing Center

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Take a glimpse into the world of applied positive psychology with The Flourishing Center. Host Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, takes you through each episode giving you insights, the science, and life hacks…