Last episode we learned why the science of optimism matters in the face of difficulties and setbacks. This week we learn why it is also, and perhaps equally, relevant when things are going WELL. Sara teaches how optimistic thinking in the face of good things can enhance our overall life as well as our future outcomes. And most importantly, she teaches how to prompt our brain to think optimistically about good things. Bonus: Sara’s argument for why optimism is neither hypocritical nor unrealistic.

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Today Sara delves into the science behind optimistic thinking and its power to prevent us from feeling stuck and helpless in our own lives. Together with Studio Engineer, Alexya Brown, Sara breaks down how all of us can prompt our brain to think more optimistically in the face of disappointing experiences. This episode clarifies why optimism is an essential tool, not just a fun personality trait, and specific strategies to make that tool accessible to anyone - including you.

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Once again Sara is joined by Dr. Rebekah Montgomery, a psychologist and an expert on attachment styles. Last time Dr. M joined Sara she taught us what attachment styles are, and how most attachment styles (anxious, avoidant, fearful) can make intimate relationships difficult to deepen and maintain. However she gave us a kernel of hope when she introduced the concept of “Earned Secure” attachment style. Today we learn how the other attachment styles actually are NOT all bad, AND how to develop an Earned Secure attachment style in our close relationships - where it will serve us best.

Today Sara is joined by two amazing Psychotherapists, Michell Stanley and Huma Sikandar, to discuss the tug between getting married and creating your own family while still maintaining positive, loving relationships with your family of origin. In this episode Michell teaches how to show up as our fullest, truest self even when doing so will be uncomfortable. And Huma teaches us how to discern and speak up for what is important and valuable to us personally, rather than simply acting as a go-between for our parents and our spouse. You will learn specific tips for digging deep to decide what type of family/ marriage you want to create, and how to use communication to create that reality.

Many people name travel as one of their most essential life dreams... yet they feel travel is not an option unless they have plenty of money and a travel buddy (or sometimes specifically a romantic buddy) to do it with! Sara’s brother, Ben Oliveri, has traveled solo extensively, and on a tight budget. So, this episode he joins the show to teach us all how we can do the same! One thing is guaranteed - this episode will put your travel dreams within reach. Then all that’s left is being honest about whether you’re truly motivated to live out this life dream!

Why do so many people think their boss is an asshole? Are all bosses simply doomed to become massive jerks as they navigate business challenges? Today Sara is joined by bosses Joy Shanaberger, Founder of The Boone Group, and Ashtan Moore, Co-Founder of Model B. Joy and Ashtan discuss the key to (maybe) not being an asshole while still being a leader. They also teach us how to navigate the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur, and why a willingness to fail is a critical component to success.

Last week we learned how to identify our core values. This week we delve into how the core values can be applied as a powerful tool for thriving. Sara teaches us how to use our core values to make our most difficult life decisions. She also illuminates how to use core values to understand our current level of thriving, and then to thrive even more fully!

Today Sara walks you through her original process for clarifying your core values in life. Sara explains why people’s core values are often wrongly identified, and how to avoid the same pitfalls yourself. Your core values, when properly identified, are your compass for thriving and living life at your highest capacity for deep fulfillment. They are your best decision making tool, and your road map for a return to self whenever you need one. Learn what, exactly, a core value is, and how to figure out your own!

Today Sara is joined by psychologist Dr. Rebekah Montgomery - expert on attachment style. Attachment styles describe how we approach our closest, most intimate relationships: whether we feel comfortable and confident in them, whether we require constant reassurance, whether we prefer to keep people at arms length - or all of the above. Tune in to learn the hallmarks of each attachment style so that you can identity our own. And then delve into how attachment style can be actively worked on to become more secure - the attachment style that is ultimately most adaptive and healthy!

The words “resources” and “money” are used interchangeably. This is a mistake. There are far more resources at our disposal than just money. Money is one resource, but it is far from the only one. In this show Sara breaks down her belief that money is not the only valuable resource and shares how to shift your thinking about resources. Finally Sara illuminates why this new resourceful belief is an essential ingredient to your overall liberation.