We are all products of our past. The way we relate to others in the present is a remnant of how we learned to relate as kids. But, which old ways of relating have outlived their relevance?  Miz and Meg look at how we hold back from being our true selves, how that inhibits us from feeling fully free, and how to start chipping away at these unspoken, unwritten rules. The potential for more authentic connection, more fulfillment in our relationships, and living a life free of regret lies in our ability to feel uncomfortable.  They leave us with action items to begin building this essential life skill that may just change our lives.

Why is it hard to connect on some days yet effortless on other days? Miz and Meg discuss the many possible causes of discrepancies in our connections from day to day. They hypothesize about the underpinnings of the ups and downs of the skill of connection and offer ideas about how to use the elephant in the room to increase feelings of connection with others.  The action item may pave the way towards more consistent, authentic connections. 

Gratitude is one of the universal byproducts of joy, contentment, abundance and satisfaction. However, gratitude has become a pop culture buzzword. Like all trends, gratitude practices can bring with them some pitfalls if we use them against ourselves.

Today, we discuss the pitfalls of the gratitude trend, and how the trend differs from the feeling itself. Miz and Meg discuss how to feel and express your gratitude without falling into the trap of feeling bad when you're not feeling grateful, but think you should be. As always, they leave you with some action items to put to use right away.

Anxiety and stress can be powerful limiters, but they have the potential to drive our motivation. But at what cost? In today's episode Miz and Meg talk about techniques for channeling stress into productive, activating energy. Stay tuned until the end to hear the action step that might help you to shape-shift your stress into productivity, creativity and vibrancy.

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