The Simplifiers Podcast

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this all-star conversation, all about how to relax your mind. Now, I'm not talking about numbing out or escaping from the stress and overwhelm but actually getting to a state of peace about where things are at, personally and professionally for you. Is it possible?

Now, if you haven't heard part one, go back and listen to that one first. But if you're ready to continue on, let's pick back up here with my conversation with Peter Russell as he simplifies how to relax your mind.

It's time to simplify…Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• For many "Type A control freaks," it's hard to let go… Peter shows us a better way, letting in and letting be
• In a culture that glorifies BUSY, how to return to a natural (relaxed) mind, yet still get things done
• What the parable of the rope is and how it applies to our minds
• If we release our thoughts, feelings, interpretations, beliefs and expectations, what's left? What you could hold on to that creates a sense of identity and safety
• …and ultimately, how this practice of relaxing your mind helps to improve your relationships both personally and professionally.

Ok, let's roll the tape back to September 2021 when this conversation originally aired and simplify how to relax your mind with author Peter Russell.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/peter-russell-relax-your-mind-part-two-all-star

What would it take to relax your mind? Now, I'm not talking about numbing out or escaping from the stress and overwhelm but actually getting to a state of peace about where things are at, personally and professionally for you. Is it possible?

My all-star special guest today is Peter Russell and he's simplifying how to relax your mind. Spoiler alert: it's all about letting go of your mindset as holding on creates tension and unmet expectations. Peter shows us that what we get hung up on are generally not the tangible problems we face in the present… but rather, the thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and expectations that we have about them. This is what trips us up, yet they aren't actual things… they only exist in our mind. So, when we learn to strip them of their power, we relax our minds and gain greater peace of mind, no matter what turbulence might be happening around us.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• For many "Type A control freaks," it's hard to let go… Peter shows us a better way, letting in and letting be
• In a culture that glorifies BUSY, how to return to a natural (relaxed) mind, yet still get things done
• What the parable of the rope is and how it applies to our minds
• If we release our thoughts, feelings, interpretations, beliefs and expectations, what's left? What you could hold on to that creates a sense of identity and safety
• …and ultimately, how this practice of relaxing your mind helps to improve your relationships both personally and professionally.

Ok, let's roll the tape back to September 2021 when this conversation originally aired and simplify how to relax your mind with author Peter Russell.

It's time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/peter-russell-relax-your-mind-part-one-all-star

I love this all-star episode so much and it's perfect for our theme of Gratitude and Grace this month, talking all about how to cultivate gratitude.

My special guest today is author Nancy Davis Kho and she's simplifying how to cultivate gratitude and lasting happiness in your life by writing one letter at a time. Nancy has found healing through writing and her latest book, 'The Thank-You Project,' recounts her experience of writing thank-you letters to 50 people, places and pastimes that have shaped her lifetime so far. If you're looking to heal old wounds or create more gratitude in your life, this episode is for you.

Here's how.

• Why the practice of "deliberate gratitude" has the power to be restorative in our lives and mental wellness
• How writing thank-you notes (even ones you DON'T send) can help you create more resiliency, happiness and connection in your work and life
• What the "Thank-You Project" is and how to try it yourself in 3 simple steps… see, say, savor
• How to decide which letters you could write first and why
• • Who has helped me and how?
  • Who has shaped me and how?
  • Who has inspired me and how?
• How to decide which letters to send and which NOT to send… and why
• …and ultimately, she shares the profound life lessons that she learned in this year-long experiment that helped her change the trajectory of things, in a good way.

I know that there is so much joy that can be found when I reconnect with beloved people from my past. When you muster up the courage to check-in, touch base, and write a letter from the heart, good things always come in return. Even if you write the letter and never send it, your heart softens, gratitude rises, and release happens.

You can do it, I believe in you… it's time to simplify!

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/nancy-davis-kho-how-to-cultivate-gratitude-and-happiness-all-star

Time for a guided visualization exercise: I want to simplify how to express your gratitude and give thanks. The autumn season is upon us and as we roll into Thanksgiving and the holidays, it's a perfect time to step back and recognize all the goodness in your life, currently.

Therefore, I've chosen the theme of GRATITUDE + GRACE for the month ahead. That will be our focus for all episodes on the podcast this month. As the outer world is slowly amping up the pace for the holidays, let's intentionally slow down this month and give thanks to all things that are so good in our work and in our lives. Let's do the radical thing and consciously choose to do less, express our gratitude in an authentic way and do it all with grace.

So to kick off the month, today is another guided visualization episode, which we've decided to release on the first Tuesday of every month this season. How does it work? Simple! Let my voice be a guide for you as you focus inward to help you tap into your inner wisdom and Intuition for answers.

You can do this, I believe in you.

It's time to SIMPLIFY.

Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/guided-how-to-express-your-gratitude

Here's another all-star episode that I love so much and wanted to share with you today. As we round out this month's theme of "self-discipline" I think this topic is the perfect one to help us bring it all home.

Today, we are talking all about how to finish that next big project… no, really. Done, finished, tick it off the list, stick a fork in it, and be DONE. But the problem is… most projects we start, we never finish them! Why is that??!

My special guest today is author Bridgit Dengel Gaspard and she's simplifying how to finish that next big project. You see, she's got a theory that the reason we mysteriously stop within sight of the finish line is actually because not all parts of you want what you think you want. In fact, these sub-personalities inside you have a distorted loyalty to your core negative beliefs and that's what is keeping you stuck.

Here's how to squash all of that.

• Why driven, go-getter, type-A kind of people tend to lose steam just before completing a big goal in their life
• What the "Final 8th" is and how to overcome any self-sabotage when you're working towards your goals personally or professionally
• How to speak to your inner selves for clarity and insight through a technique called voice dialogue
• Why it's just as important to uncover our "core negative beliefs" as well as your core values to get at the root of things

… and ultimately, what the key difference is between a person who achieves their goals easily vs. those who don't.

You can do it, I believe in you… it's time to simplify!

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/bridgit-dengel-gaspard-how-to-finish-that-next-big-project-all-star

We are kicking off our all-star season starting today, bringing back some of my favorite conversations from the vaults of The Simplifiers Podcast and sharing them once again. I think that this one (which originally aired in June 2020) with author Nancy Levin fits so well inside the theme of "self-discipline" that we are exploring this month.

So, how do you set healthy boundaries in life, especially if you feel like yours get trampled on over and over again? In my mind, boundaries are in fact, one of the very best ways to cultivate self-discipline, helping you keep your eye on the prize of what you want most in life.

Therefore, it's a delight to feature this all-episode once again. Through her books, Nancy helps overachieving people-pleasers learn to live life on their own terms. Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why some women struggle to define and uphold their boundaries, personally or professionally
• How to begin the process of defining your boundaries by writing a "boundary script"
• What to do if you're attempting to conquer codependent behaviors
• The steps to creating your own "boundary pyramid," a simple tool to help you set healthy boundaries
• How to say 'no' effectively and stick with it

…and ultimately, understanding what your "bottom-line boundary" is and how to set it and communicate it with others, confidently.

You can do it, I believe in you… it's time to simplify!

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/nancy-levin-how-to-set-healthy-boundaries-all-star

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to use the Myers-Briggs to avoid burnout. No matter which of the 16 personality types there are (The Healer, The Architect, The Teacher, The Protector, to name a few), this wisdom is applicable to you. Because when you understand your preferences that dictate your conscious actions and unconscious behaviors, you can create better boundaries in your work and life that help you avoid burnout.

Now, if you haven't heard part one, go back and listen to that one first. But if you're ready to continue on, let's pick back up here with my conversation with psychotherapist and author Jessica Butts as she simplifies how to use the Myers-Briggs to avoid burnout.

It's time to simplify… Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why we hear about burnout being such a prevalent thing these days and her theory on the root cause
• We talked about the 16 Myers-Briggs personality types and why this tool has helped her and her clients to avoid burnout
• When we suppress our Intuition and look outside of ourselves to social media influencers, what actually is happening here… she teaches us how to look within
• How to tune out the external noise and distractions, so that you can create your own unique path with your career

…and ultimately, we talked about "healing the hustle," what that means, and how to redefine success on your terms, based on your personality type.

You can do it, I believe in you… it's time to simplify!

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/jessica-butts-how-to-use-the-Myers-Briggs-to-avoid-burnout-part-two

What if I told you that if you knew what your Myers-Briggs personality type was, it could help you avoid burnout… would you be curious to learn more? As you may know, there are 16 different personality types and in fact, there are secrets to how each individually face, process, and handle stressful situations.

My special guest today is author and psychotherapist Jessica Butts and she's simplifying how to use the Myers-Briggs to avoid burnout. She's helped clients around the world to create a brand new definition of success, utilizing a tool kit built for your personality type. Because when you know more about who you are (deep down inside), you become empowered to make lasting, positive changes that help you stay in flow more often.

Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why we hear about burnout being such a prevalent thing these days and her theory on the root cause
• We talked about the 16 Myers-Briggs personality types and why this tool has helped her and her clients to avoid burnout
• When we suppress our Intuition and look outside of ourselves to social media influencers, what actually is happening here… she teaches us how to look within
• How to tune out the external noise and distractions, so that you can create your own unique path with your career
• …and ultimately, we talked about "healing the hustle," what that means, and how to redefine success on your terms, based on your personality type.

You can do it, I believe in you… it's time to simplify!

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/jessica-butts-how-to-use-the-Myers-Briggs-to-avoid-burnout-part-one

Time for a guided visualization exercise: I want to simplify how to keep your eye on the prize. What does that phrase mean to you? For me, it's all about staying focused on your goal and more importantly, blocking out the distractions and noise around you that might lead you astray.

Therefore, I've chosen the theme of SELF-DISCIPLINE for the month ahead. That will be our focus for all episodes on the podcast this month. The holiday season (nay, whirlwind) is just around the corner and wouldn't it be nice and refreshing if this year you didn't feel swept under? That instead, you felt calm, cool, collected and totally managing your self-discipline to stay on track, moving towards what you actually want and choosing to opt out of the frenzy. When you do this, you keep your power and ultimately make wise choices in all aspects of your work and life. Count me in… let's get in that headspace!

So to kick off the month, today is another guided visualization episode, which we've decided to release on the first Tuesday of every month this season. How does it work? Simple! Let my voice be a guide for you as you focus inward to help you tap into your inner wisdom and Intuition for answers.

You can do this, I believe in you.

It's time to SIMPLIFY.

Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/guided-how-to-keep-your-eye-on-the-prize

Earlier this week, we shared part one of this conversation, all about how to be loving. Her latest book takes a deep dive into seven virtues that are at the root of this work: Divine Love, compassion, forgiveness, wisdom, loving kindness, resiliency, and radiance. We touch on quite a bit of this today, too as we unpack what Love really is with a whole new perspective.

Now, if you haven't heard part one, go back and listen to that one first. But if you're ready to continue on, let's pick back up here with my conversation with author Danielle LaPorte as she simplifies how to be loving.

It's time to simplify… Here's how.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How she simplified her life over the last few years to clear the way and find her way home to Love
• What it means (to her) to lead a "heart-centered life and how to have self-compassion
• Where her belief systems have evolved from writing "The Desire Map" to where she is now, focused on embodiment
• Why she sees healing as a non-linear process, especially as it relates to forgiveness
• …and ultimately, how to trust the heart intelligence of Love (rather than fixating on a guru) to make wise decisions, calm your nervous system, and experience greater peace.

You can do it, I believe in you… it's time to simplify!

It's time to #DoTheThing

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://thesimplifiers.com/podcast/danielle-laporte-how-to-be-loving-part-two