Ready to step into a life full of intention and authenticity?  In this episode, we dive into how cultivating awareness and befriending your mind and body can lead to a more meaningful, fulfilling life. Discover powerful tools to quiet your mind, reclaim your energy, and align your life with what truly matters. This conversation will give you the confidence to live with intention, create deeper fulfillment, and design a life that’s more meaningful, more authentic, and more YOU than ever before. 

Willem Kuyken is the Ritblat Professor of Mindfulness and Psychological Science at the

University of Oxford, United Kingdom. His work focuses on preventing depression,

promoting mental health, and flourishing across the lifespan. He has published more than 150 journal articles and was named by Web of Science as in the top 1% of the most cited scientists in the world in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

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4:14 Mindfulness Definition 

12:09 Why Mindfuless is Effective 

16:30 Aileen’s journey

21:05 The 50-50 practice

27:20 Regain Our Focus

31:38 Dealing with Stress

40:52 Becoming More Resilient

45:49 What Everyone Should Know

50:55 Cognitive Therapy Tools

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Are distractions causing your time to slip away? In this episode, Nir Eyal reveals how the psychology behind habit-forming products can be applied to create positive habits in our own lives. He explains how to control both internal and external triggers, enabling us to design environments that support our goals. This episode is filled with actionable strategies to help you regain control of your attention and focus on what truly matters.

Nir Eyal is the author of two bestsellers. His first book, Hooked, is a Silicon Valley must-read and emerged from a class he taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He's just published a follow-up book, Indistractable, which explores the psychology of distraction.

Indistractable was recently named one of the Best Business and Leadership Books of the Year, according to Amazon and one of the Best Personal Development Books of the Year by Audible. It's a very actionable and well-researched guide to taking action to fight distraction. Nir was also recently named #1 on LinkedIn’s list of 10 Top Voices on technology. 

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2:07 Nir’s Story

4:55 The Psychology Behind Hooks

11:07 Why Are We Distracted?

16:45 4 Steps to Becoming Indistractable

24:58 Emotion vs. Feeling

30:27 Escaping Discomfort

37:11 What Are Values?

41:42 Tools for Focus

45:06 The Future of Technology

49:40 Final Message

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Transform your mindset and manifest success and abundance with these powerful positive affirmations. Designed to help you align with your highest potential, these affirmations will inspire confidence, focus, and a deep sense of gratitude. Listen daily for 21 days to reprogram your mind and create a life filled with success, joy, and prosperity.

Perfect for your morning or evening routine, these affirmations are a step toward becoming the powerful creator of your reality ✨

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Mimi Bouchard is a entrepreneurial trailblazer who defied convention by making radical changes to pursue her vision of creating a new type of audio - Activations - offered on her top rated app, Activations. Hailing as one of the OG personal development bloggers from almost a decade ago, Mimi has accumulated over 250,000 followers across her social media platforms with her journey to success resonating deeply with her audience. Activations, her groundbreaking luxury motivational audio app was founded just two years ago.

In this episode, Mimi Bouchard shares her inspiring journey from personal struggle to entrepreneurial success. As the founder of Activations, she pioneered a transformative approach to personal growth, helping people align with their future selves through powerful audio activations. Mimi reveals the science behind her app, which seamlessly blends music and guided visualizations to unlock users' full potential. Tune in for valuable insights on manifesting your dream life through daily activations and embracing your higher self.

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4:24 Mimi's Story

13:44 When It Clicked

20:21 Failure as Progress

27:33 Science of Activations

34:50 Visualization & Feelings

37:48 Reactions from Loved Ones

43:53 Manifestation Tips

48:48 Mimi's Routine

57:17 Business Vision

1:00:43 Manifesting Wealth

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Jenny Lawson (known online as The Bloggess) is a #1 NYT bestselling author and blogger best known for her darkly humorous takes on her own life and for her authentic writing on dealing with mental illness. Her bestsellers include Let's Pretend This Never Happened, Furiously Happy, Broken (in the best possible way) and You Are Here.

When life feels heavy, courage and connection light the way. In this episode, we uncover how creativity and humor help us rise above anxiety, depression, and self-doubt. Through raw truths and hopeful moments, we celebrate the strength in vulnerability. Let this conversation remind you: the darkest nights bring the brightest dawns.

 

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TIMESTAMPS

1:55 Jenny’s Journey

10:10 How Jenny's Community Inspired Her

14:47 Jenny's Take on Humor

17:04 Not Taking Life so Seriously

22:55 Success As An Author

29:51 The Power of Being Authentic

33:30 Jenny’s published books

36:02 The Creative Process

46:25 Balancing Success

56:45 Last Message

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What if the key to thriving in an AI-driven world lies in our most fundamental human skills? This episode reveals how top employers and leaders are prioritizing empathy, creativity, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence—qualities robots can’t replicate. Through conversations and real-world examples, we explore how these core skills can foster psychological safety, promote open communication, and empower people to navigate challenges with confidence. 

Crystal Lim-Lange is best known as Singapore's Work Bestie. A 2x LinkedIn Top Voice, she is a thought leader in leadership and personal growth, the co-author of the bestselling book Deep Human, and has taught more than 100,000 people Deep Human emotional intelligence skills. As the CEO of leadership consultancy Forest Wolf, she has trained senior leaders at many of the best companies and government institutions in the world.  

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4:33 Crystal's Story

13:57 The Hoffman Process

17:42 Starting Her Business

19:16 The Next Chapter

24:05 Humans vs. Robots

33:21 Crystal’s Book

48:09 Dealing with Difficult Conversations

57:12 Crystal Lifestyle

1:01:52 Last Message

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Heal and nurture your inner child with these powerful affirmations for self-love, compassion, and safety. These affirmations are designed to help you feel loved, secure, and connected with your true self. Listen daily to reprogram your mind, embrace emotional healing, and build a foundation of self-compassion and inner peace. Make these affirmations a part of your daily routine to foster deeper self-love and healing.

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What if the key to healing and thriving lies in truly understanding your body’s unique needs and adopting practices that nurture your mind, body, and spirit? In this episode, we delve into the potential of functional nutrition and the value of crafting routines that reflect your personal values and lifestyle. From empowering morning rituals and calming evening practices to the fascinating connection between narrative medicine and health, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and wisdom. 

As the host of the 15-Minute Matrix Podcast and the founder of Functional Nutrition Alliance, Andrea is leading thousands of students and practitioners around the globe in a revolution to offer better solutions to the growing chronic illness epidemic. By highlighting the importance of systems biology, root cause methodology, and therapeutic partnerships, she helps historically underserved individuals reclaim ownership of their health. 

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TIMESTAMPS

2:04 Andrea’s Story 

7:24 What is Functional Nutrition

16:58 Understanding the Root Cause

25:38 The Importance of Joy in Health

28:31 Actionable Steps

35:03 Finding Focus in Many Choices

44:55 How Motivation Links to Health

50:42 Andrea's Lifestyle

55:31 What’s Next for Andrea

59:43 Last Piece of Wisdom

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Powerful positive affirmations for self love, gratitude, confidence & joy. Use these morning affirmations to raise your vibration & manifest more abundance in your life. Do this everyday for 21 days to reprogram your mind for positive thinking, and invite positive energy & change into your life. ✨

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Have you ever wondered how childhood creativity can shape our adult passions? This episode explores the journey of reconnecting with one’s inner child through art and self-discovery. Discover how unexpected paths can lead to fulfilling careers and the importance of embracing support along the way. Tune in to learn about the magic of art as a healing tool and the rituals that enhance creativity! 

Annie Tarasova is an independent artist deeply inspired by the mysteries of the Universe. Through her guided journals and beautifully crafted oracle decks, she encourages others to see the magic within and around them, facilitating a safe space for self-exploration. 

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TIMESTAMPS

1:52 Annie’s story 

13:39 The Inspiration Behind Art  

17:48 Annie’s Rituals 

27:43 Manifestation 

34:13 Nurturing our Inner Child 

39:05 The Importance of Community 

40:01 Biggest Challenge 

41:51 Future Areas of Exploration  

45:40 Final Message 

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