Julia Rose is the Creator of the Instagram page and blog, "How Am I Feeling?"

In Julia's words: "HAIF first began in 2015 as a journal and a self reflection exercise. I had been struggling a lot with my mental health. After realizing this was something that was important to take care of, I started to ask myself, 'How am I feeling?' as a way to 'decode' or label my emotions. I was extremely lost at the time then and I didn't exactly know where to start, but this gave me some kind of starting point. However, the whole journal thing didn't last very long. I still had no idea how to make sense of anything I had been through. I felt like I needed other people to join in on the conversation, which led to the creation of the blog. Soon after, art submissions were added as well."

Now, the project acts as a resource for other people who may be looking for a community, a place to share their story, or the words to make sense of their own experiences.

In this episode, Julia shares what she's learned since starting HAIF. She explains how she found value in community and connecting with others who may share similar experiences. We also touch on the importance of being patient with yourself through the healing process and overall, in life.

It's vital that we all reflect on our emotions and find an outlet to help us explore our internal feelings. Julia explains the beauty in making peace with how we feel and understanding where certain emotions of ours come from.

If you'd like to submit your work (art or writing) to the "How Am I Feeling?" blog or Instagram page, you can visit the links below.

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Yassmin Abdel-Magied is a Sudanese-Australian writer, broadcaster and award-winning social advocate. 

Yassmin trained as a mechanical engineer and worked on oil and gas rigs around Australia for almost half a decade before becoming a full-time writer and broadcaster in 2016. 

She published her debut memoir, Yassmin's Story, with Penguin Random House at age 24, and followed up with her first fiction book for younger readers, You Must Be Layla, in 2019. 

Yassmin has delivered keynotes and workshops in over 20 countries on unconscious bias and inclusive leadership, working with the likes of IBM, Chevron and Visa. Her TED talk, What does my headscarf mean to you, has been viewed over two million times and was chosen as one of TED’s top ten ideas of 2015.

With over a decade’s experience in non-profit governance, Yassmin founded her first organization, Youth Without Borders, at the age of 16. She has since served on numerous board and councils, including the Council of Australian-Arab Relations, ChildFund and Electronic Frontiers Australia.

In this episode, Yassmin touches on the idea of unconscious bias, the importance of listening to other communities and different perspectives, reflecting on our information diet, what media we consume and understanding how that affects us subconsciously. With that awareness, we can choose to diversify our media intake and gain a broader perspective.

We also discuss why representation is vital and Yassmin shares how the lack of representation in her life inspired her to be an example for others.

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WEBSITE: http://www.yassminam.com/
BOOKS:  YOU MUST BE LAYLA / YASSMIN'S STORY
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Do you think you're a people-pleaser?

In this episode, I share the many signs that you may be a people-pleaser and ways to overcome it. Through research, I found that many of us fear saying no and feel that it's our responsibility to make others like us. At the end of the day, we all want to be liked, but we must respect ourselves enough to set boundaries.

Growing up, I was always a people-pleaser. I constantly felt like I had to say yes, make sure everyone was okay, and often sacrificed my own happiness to accommodate to others. I recently found this to be very unhealthy and have been working on balancing being considerate, while also setting boundaries and respecting my own time.

Within the past few years, I have gained the confidence to be okay with not being everyone's cup of tea. Living a life revolved around external validation is exhausting, and keeps us from being true to ourselves.

We can't control how others react and feel. It's time to let go of guilt, connect with our inner selves, and make genuine decisions based on our values.

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Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology."

Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. 

In addition to blogging at NirandFar.com, Nir’s writing has been featured in The Harvard Business Review, TechCrunch, and Psychology Today. 

Nir is also an active investor in habit-forming technologies. Some of his past investments include Eventbrite, Marco Polo, Anchor.fm (acquired by Spotify), and more.

Nir attended The Stanford Graduate School of Business and Emory University.

In this episode, Nir shares amazing insight from his book, Indistractable.

Some topics discussed include:

• Misconceptions on distraction and technology
• Internal triggers (the root of distraction) and how to master these triggers 
• Traction as the opposite of distraction
• Turning our values into time - what's on your calendar and why?
• Freud's pleasure principle - the desire to pursue pleasure and avoid pain
• The importance of self-compassion
• Coping and dealing with discomfort 
• What it means to live with intent
• Using uncertainty and one's curiosity as a form of motivation
• Apps and tools to help with focus and time management

To learn more about Nir's work and to purchase his books, you can visit the links below.

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BOOKS: INDISTRACTABLE / HOOKED
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TWITTER: @nireyal

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Anisha Blodgett is the Founder & Owner of Powerhaus Pizza.

Anisha created Powerhaus after seeking to find a better balance between going to the gym daily, eating “clean” all week, then ordering a thin-crust pizza from the likes of Domino’s.

When she literally took pizza making into her own hands, the idea for Powerhaus was born. Anisha's background in commercial real estate led her to manage the construction of Powerhaus, which is now 6 months old and located in Pacific Beach, San Diego.

In this episode, Anisha opens up about the process of turning an idea into a thriving business. She shares details on where her idea came from and an overview of what it took to find and open a physical space.

We touch on the importance of using skills you already have, making branding a priority, learning to manage a team, assessing the market and listening to your customers/audience, embracing feedback, avoiding burnout, finding a work-life balance, and much more.

If you're ever in the San Diego area, make sure to check out Powerhaus Pizza to enjoy some delicious options! You can also stay updated through the links below.

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WEBSITE: https://www.powerhauspizza.com/
BRANDING DESIGNER (OLIVIA): https://currentdesignstudio.com/

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Anthony Trucks is a serial entrepreneur with one serious super power - the power to know his identity and navigate life’s shifts, good and bad, with grace and optimism, which is why he created Identity Shift.

His company is focused on helping people close the “Identity Gaps” that are responsible for their shortfall in potential and lack of success. He helps people find out who they truly are and develop into who they want to be.

Anthony was given away at 3 years old into the foster care system and has spent the majority of his life fighting to find out who he is, and what he's meant to do while he's here, like many of us do.

Anthony is a former NFL athlete, former gym owner, international speaker, author, shift coach, and is on NBC's American Ninja Warrior, where he became the first former NFL athlete to hit a buzzer.

He has overcome countless challenges to “Make Shift Happen” in his life, a gift he now gives to others through his life’s work.

In this episode, Anthony shares his story and inspiring mindset that has helped him get through many hardships. We discuss imposter syndrome, taking responsibility for one's life, finding opportunities within "problems," the fear of success, and much more.

Anthony's words are incredibly motivating. I hope his story and message can give you some perspective.

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Elizabeth Earnshaw is a Licensed Marriage and Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist.

Elizabeth is passionate about helping individuals and couples learn how to have better relationships with themselves and other people. She believes deep healing can happen in the context of safe relationships.

She has a husband, toddler, and a dog named Nola that she adores.

In this episode, we discuss many different aspects of relationships. We touch on the four main communication pitfalls. These include being critical, defensiveness, stonewalling, and contempt. We also explore the differences between codependency and autonomy, along with power dynamics.

Elizabeth shares the importance of embracing differences in a relationship. In order to truly thrive in a relationship, we must stay curious and create a culture of respect.

We also touch on self-awareness, and why working through one's own issues (losses, traumas, etc.) is vital in order to feel safe in one's relationship. We cannot depend on another individual to do our self-discovery work for us.

At the end of the day, the most important relationship we have is the one we have with ourselves.

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Dr. Judy Ho is a Licensed and Triple-Board Certified Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, and Neuropsychologist, with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.

She is also an award-winning researcher, Tenured Associate Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University, and Co-Host of Face the Truth.

Dr. Ho has wanted to be a psychologist since her high school years, after being a Big Sister to a foster kid. She claims that this experience showed her how much one person can change the trajectory of a child’s life just by being present, consistent, and dependable.

Through her media consultant work, Dr. Ho hopes to educate the public about psychological issues in daily life, to reduce stigma towards mental illness, and to encourage people who need help to seek effective treatment.

This week, Dr. Ho’s first book, Stop Self-Sabotage: Six Steps to Unlock Your True Motivation, Harness Your Willpower, and Get Out of Your Own Way hit book shelves. The book can be found on Amazon, at Barnes & Nobles, and more. The link to purchase the book can be found below.

In Episode 40, Dr. Judy Ho shares her research and knowledge on self-sabotage. She discusses the importance of reflecting on the story that we tell ourselves and our personal values, the underlying drivers of self-sabotage, the blueprint for change, and much more.

For more info on Dr. Judy Ho's work, please refer to the links below.

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Have you ever had one of those days, weeks, moments where everything seemed to go wrong? You may have made a little or big mistake, and can't get over it. 

We've all been there. It's so easy to feel frustrated with yourself or a situation, and feel the desperate urge to want to turn back time.

In this episode, I open up about a recent mistake I made and my process going through it. In the big scheme of things, this mistake was not a big deal - but in the moment, it was hard to deal with.

At first, I let this mistake define my character and my worth. I had to remind myself that we're all human and make mistakes. Dwelling on what could have been done differently does not change the situation itself.

Therefore, I chose to discuss the importance of letting yourself feel consciously upset and frustrated for a certain period of time - and then moving on and taking charge.

Instead of dwelling for too long, we must take action and find a solution. I also talk about accepting one's mistakes and learning from them.

At the end of the day, successful leaders look for solutions, instead of simply dwelling.

If you can relate, I'd love to know! My contact links are below. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the show overall or specifically this episode.

Thank you so much for listening and for being a part of the TRUST & THRIVE journey. I truly appreciate you.

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Kristin Jones is a wellness coach, who specifically helps women who struggle with emotional eating. From experience, Kristin believes that it's really all about control and roots from a deeper issue, past the food itself.

Kristin's why is to empower women to live their best, most complete lives. Although Kristin is a health coach, what she does goes much deeper than weight loss.

When Kristin works with a client, she goes above and beyond by offering daily guidance. Through community support, affirmations, confidence boosters, gratitude practice, and extreme self-care, Kristin's coaching style manifests the weight loss women want through positive body image and radical mindset shifts.

Kristin's vulnerability is incredibly powerful, as she goes into detail about coming to terms with her eating disorder and her steps to recovery. She also shares many limiting beliefs she had, how being approached by loved ones changed her life, and how to notice self-destructive behaviors.

Along with being a wellness coach, Kristin is also an author. Her book, When Food Is Your Drug, is a testament to the powers of mindset shift to break down decades of destructive emotional eating habits. You can get a free paper copy of the book (+ shipping). Link below.

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WEBSITE: www.kristinjonescoaching.com
BOOK: When Food Is Your Drug

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