Hello Listeners!

I am excited to announce former guest interviewee, Vanessa, who is now a co-host for the "Living with Purpose" podcast.

In today's episode Vanessa and I dive into a couple quotes by Claire Wineland, founder of Claire's Place Foundation which provides relief and support for families impacted by cystic fibrosis.

Below are links to learn more about Claire and all the meaningful work she has accomplished.

Claire's Place Foundation

https://clairesplacefoundation.org/

Movie based on Claire's life: Five Feet Apart

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TABYr2J1F_g

Powerful Quotes by Claire 

https://movemequotes.com/28-claire-wineland-quotes/

Claire's book, Every Breath I Take

https://www.amazon.com/Every-Breath-Chynna-Bracha-Levin/dp/098364067X

Claire, The Documentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfqtOTwUcKE

Claire's Youtube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTw8xGVrk4FTAJwMG6mw22w

Hello Listeners!

Today's episode features my dear friend, Vanessa. Vanessa shares words of wisdom for those struggling with coming out, losing a parent, and chronic illness.

If you are a strong woman listening and would like to be interviewed, please leave a comment below.

As always, live with purpose.

Hello Listeners!

Today's featured strong woman is my dear friend Julia. Julia shares her inspirational health journey and encourages all women to fight for their health.

If you are a strong women interested in being interviewed, please leave a comment below and I will reach out to you.

As always, live with purpose.

Hello Listeners!

Today's episode compares pleasure and happiness.

To learn more about the pleasure trap discussed on today's podcast, check out this link to the book, The Pleasure Trap.

https://www.amazon.com/Pleasure-Trap-Mastering-Undermines-Happiness/dp/1570671974

Don't feel like reading a whole book, but still want to learn more? Check out this Ted Talk by the author of The Pleasure Trap.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX2btaDOBK8

Please leave questions and comments below.

Thanks!

Hello Listeners,

Today's episode shares eight techniques that have helped me become a more productive employee and student.

I hope you find these techniques helpful.

Below are links to topics discussed in the episode.

Book: Deep Work

https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Work-Focused-Success-Distracted/dp/1455586692

Pomodoro Technique Information 

https://francescocirillo.com/pages/pomodoro-technique

Visual Clock

*You can also just use a visual clock app on a computer or tablet.

https://www.amazon.com/Productivity-Timer-Minutes-Effective-Pomodoro/dp/B06XC6BJBX/ref=sr_1_10?crid=3HGF5ZOERJDVA&keywords=pomodoro+timer&qid=1585195947&sprefix=pomodor%2Caps%2C215&sr=8-10

Study playlists

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ487Cfj0DU

Hello Listeners!

Today's podcast shares 7 daily habits that have helped improve my mental and physical well-being. I hope they will help you too!

Please a comment below if one or more of these practices is helping you!

Below are links to resources discussed in the podcast.

Meditation Apps

https://www.headspace.com/subscriptions

https://www.calm.com

Free Wim Hof Method Guided Meditation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tybOi4hjZFQ

Advanced Barre Workouts

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8pE4eKOA-KLZosVMgl3ddg

Beginner Barre Workouts

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpy8VXKDK6Kfp9evUI-N8YQ/videos

Total Body Workouts for All Fitness Levels

https://www.youtube.com/user/KozakSportsPerform

Foam Roller Exercises

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7MVzKPPddk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcgJIQjCWYY&t=7s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cia8TWWMQ28

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ad_lCv7h5XM

Gentle Stretches for Back Pain Relief

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ts5z9LEyS0

Hello Listeners!

Today's episode focuses on the ideas of eustress, distress, the fixed mindset, and the growth mindset.

The following are links to videos, articles, and YouTube channels mentioned during the episode.

Stanford News Article

"Embracing stress is more important than reducing stress, Stanford psychologist says"

https://news.stanford.edu/2015/05/07/stress-embrace-mcgonigal-050715/

Ted Talk by Kelly McGonigal 

"How to Make Stress Your Friend"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcGyVTAoXEU

Sean Vigue: Online yoga and Pilates instructor 

https://www.youtube.com/user/motleyfitness

Hello listeners!

Today's podcast discusses the power of eating a diet of primarily whole, unprocessed foods.

As mentioned in the podcast, here are the links to the book and recipes:

TedTalk with Dr. Doug Lisle discussing the pleasure trap

*Clarification: I miss spoke in the podcast. Dr. Doug Lisle is an evolutionary psychologist not psychiatrist.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jX2btaDOBK8

The Pleasure Trap book

https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-pleasure-trap_alan-goldhamer_douglas-j-lisle/314619/?mkwid=swILnKLyy|dc&pcrid=362708101156&pkw=&pmt=b&slid=&plc=&pgrid=36735142255&ptaid=dsa-39612206060&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu6fzBRC6ARIsAJUwa2RI95B5dtzQLyiXHQQlWFbjHunlgbU7cFDnkkX6IUKrrAm5yU41QWYaArtnEALw_wcB#isbn=1570671974&idiq=5421798

Websites with healthy recipes

https://www.budgetbytes.com/

https://www.delish.com/healthy-recipes/

https://www.wellplated.com/category/recipes-by-type/30-minute-meals/

https://minimalistbaker.com/recipe-index/

Hello listeners! 

Today's episode discusses methods to free the mind and connect with the body. 

Links to referenced sources are below:

Hasfit Beginner Workout Challenge

https://hasfit.com/workouts/home/easy-beginner/

Wim Hof Breathing and Cold Immersion

https://www.wimhofmethod.com/

Headspace Meditation App 

https://www.headspace.com/

What Happens to Your Body When You Hit the Snooze Button

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c23dpuDv4xg

Welcome to "Living with Purpose". I am Julia Alster, founder of the "Living with Purpose" podcast channel. Today I will discuss why I started this podcast and briefly discuss the eight dimensions of wellness.