The Kindness Principles Podcast™

For her final thought this week, Cindy implores us to be great advocates for ourselves, especially in terms of getting answers around aging and health concerns. We must not be afraid to ask questions and seek professional assistance from those who treat us with the utmost of respect. Also, she reminds us that we are responsible for our happiness. No one else is. 

Today Cindy interviews nurse practitioner of functional medicine, Laura Dankof. They discuss everything from hormone health, fatigue, uncomfortable sex, sleeplessness, anxiety, stress, depression, gut issues, and more. Ms. Dankof provides free resources and other ways to address any concerns you have. You can find out more at pathtohealthandhealing.com.

Cindy recently attended Shania Twain’s concert and watched in awe as this 57 year old sang, danced, and spread love & joy across the stage for a jam-packed arena. She is a rags to riches success story for sure, but also has experienced the depths of despair in midlife and come out the other side shining more brightly than ever. Listen in to hear more.

Cindy shares a card she received that included advice from a sea turtle then adds her thoughts about each slice of wisdom offered and how peace can come from these approaches. 

No, she’s not talking about the sandwich at McDonalds! Listen in to find out what M.A.C. stands for and hear a talk Cindy gave about peace and stillness, the importance of it, how to create it, and other people’s perspectives about the role it plays in all our lives. 

Today Cindy shares the Buddhist concept of the three poisons ~ with her own perspective as a therapist and life coach. What is “poison” in your life, keeping you from happiness and peace? 

What happens when you think you need approval from someone and they won’t give it to you? How do you handle that? What is the path to healing that situation? Listen in to find out. 

Cindy challenges us to examine our behavior especially in times of feeling stress, overwhelm, fear, or loneliness, and notice whether or not these choices are helpful, destructive or possibly even avoidant. Then she wants us to ask ourselves what we really need instead of the food, the alcohol, the shopping, or whatever else we are reaching for.

Sometimes in life we cut corners, go for the cheapest solution, or don’t care about quality. But when it comes to these things (and a fourth Cindy discusses), you don’t want to do that! You are your greatest asset in life, so you want to make sure you are investing in yourself in a meaningful way. 

For her final thoughts this week, Cindy shares a short article from author Robin Black, who contemplates whether she is waiting for her “real life” to begin, only to find she is in it right now (just like the rest of us). What are you waiting for?