Dr. Kim Lannon adds the GROWTH acronym to our year of RISE in 2026!

-Ground yourself.

-Regulate your mind and body.

-Own your choices.

-Welcome challenges!

-Transform through learning.

-Help others rise.

In this episode, Dr. Kim Lannon discusses strategies for navigating a stalled growth mindset. While feeling stuck can be frustrating, it serves as an opportunity to revisit your direction and identify what truly matters to you. Dr. Lannon encourages getting specific about the underlying causes of why your progress may have plateaued.

Dr. Kim Lannon explores the difference between response and reaction. Becoming skilled in turning impulsive reactions into reasoned responses can help you with emotional regulation, which in turn helps your interactions with others be more effective and helps maintain your "peace bubble" 

Dr. Kim Lannon takes a moment, following the loss of her beloved cat Mia, to share some practical strategies for coping with grief in line with our RISE theme for the year. Grieving the loss of a loved one means acknowledging the significance of that relationship and allowing space for your wounds to heal.

Dr. Kim Lannon explains the meaning of the "S" in our RISE theme for the year. The "S" stands for "Stand Up and Stand Out," but not necessarily in the way you might expect. It focuses more on standing up and standing out for yourself, rather than for others. Additionally, it highlights the importance of embracing the "pivot."

Dr. Kim Lannon discusses what the "I" in the RISE acronym stands for: Integrating your mindset change. Discover how you can apply your new mindset in your daily life. Additionally, find out why, in this context, AI might not be the problem solver you expect it to be.

Dr. Kim Lannon tells us how she put the RISE principles to work at the Boston Marathon this year!

You've heard it all before: "You are what you eat" and "the mind-body connection." Both statements hold true. What you eat significantly impacts your mental state and anxiety levels. While this information is valuable and widely recognized, the question remains: how can we use it to our advantage? Dr. Kim Lannon demonstrates how to optimize our gut biome to enhance our well-being and improve our daily lives.

Dr. Kim Lannon helps us discover our joy by encouraging us to reflect on the sources of our peace and happiness. She believes that many people could benefit from freeing themselves from the noise of comparison. The key is to make a conscious effort to identify and appreciate your moments of joy each day.

Dr. Kim Lannon continues her discussion on managing external energies that don’t align with your personal growth. She emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive environment and suggests that this process should start with nurturing your internal validation while disregarding the distracting opinions of others.