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Is your mindset working for you or against you? Our podcast will show you how to build a mindset that will propel you and create opportunities to find joy in every aspect of your life. Doesn’t that sound great? A more positive mindset AND more joy? It’s all based in the science of positive psychology, which is the study of human thriving. Come and thrive right along with us!
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Who do you think would be happier, a silver medal winner or a bronze medal winner? Research shows it’s usually the bronze medal winner who is happier, which doesn’t make sense since that person came in third! Kim and Nancy of https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ look at the reasons for this phenomenon, and they give you a great tool to change your m…
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Nancy and Kim of https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ , lovers of all things positive psychology, outline research into how positive psychology interventions can make you happier! They outline 14 actionable steps you can do right now to change your life for the better. Join us for this life-changing episode!…
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WOW 360 ~ The Modern Trauma Toolkit- How to calm our body’s response to trauma with Dr. Christine Gibson, physician, international speaker, and trauma clinician
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How you respond to a traumatic event won’t be the same as how I respond to it, and that makes all the difference. This according to our guest, Dr. Christine Gibson christinegibson.net, a respected physician, international speaker, and trauma clinician. Her latest book is called, "The Modern Trauma Toolkit: Nurture Your Post-Traumatic Growth with Pe…
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Betrayal is part of the human experience but it leaves such a cavern of pain, a feeling that we aren’t safe, that we can’t trust our own judgment, and that we aren’t sure who we are anymore. Add to that, intense anger and grief. Our guest, international cellist and journalist Laurinel Owen https://www.laurinelowen.com/, joins us to talk about her n…
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WOW 358 ~ How to harness the power of your emotions with Dr. Sherry Skyler Kelly, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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“Our emotions are like our very own personal alarm system,” says Dr. Sherry Skyler Kelly https://positiviteens.com/ , https://mindandheartcoaching.com/ a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with more than 30 years of experience counseling children and families. She has written a new children’s book called Your Tiger Inside https://yourtigerinside.com/, …
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WOW 357 ~ Breaking the cycle of generational trauma with Dawne Jacoby, a Certified Life Coach
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Families share their blue eyes, hair color, and their mannerisms from generation to generation, but sometimes they also share their trauma. In this episode, we look at how to break the cycle of generational trauma with our guest, Dawne Jacoby, a Certified Life Coach, speaker, and co-founder of Grit 2 Grace https://grit2grace.com/ . Dawne shares her…
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WOW 356 ~ Even if you’re an old dog, you can learn new tricks with Dr. Arturo Hernandez, author
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We think only kids are focused on learning new things, but you can learn anything at any age, says our guest, Dr. Arturo Hernandez, author of Mastery: How Learning Transforms Our Brains, Minds, and Bodies. Dr, Hernandez says, “Humans are really flexible,” but we just have to allow ourselves to be imperfect. Turn in for some practical tips to unders…
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You really are what you eat friends!! And if you wish to have a positive mindset, more energy and a thriving life, you must think twice about the fuel you’re giving yourself to do so. In this episode, Nancy and Kim of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/, tap into Kim’s expertise as a health coach to outline new research about t…
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Did you ever have an interaction with someone that left you feeling drained and angry? We all have! Sometimes someone else’s energy just doesn’t mesh with yours. In this episode, Nancy and Kim of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ , detail how you can protect your energy when dealing with other people. They outline some great …
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Can you develop more of the strength you need to get back up the next time life knocks you down? We feel you can build your resilience muscle in many ways! In this episode, Nancy and Kim of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ , outline some great tips from a recent blog on the subject that you’ll find here: https://www.thewisdo…
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WOW 352 ~ How reconnecting with your body unlocks your best life with Dr. Lisa Cooney, author
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How can you dial in to your “inner physician” and diagnose what you need to thrive every day? In Dr. Lisa Cooney’s https://www.drlisacooney.com/, new book, The Body Of Change, which Gwyneth Paltrow calls cathartic, Dr Cooney outlines how you can change your life by reconnecting with your body. She explains how we put ourselves in invisible cages th…
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In episode 329, Dr. Christiane Northrup talked about how to become our true selves, which includes dialing in and feeling our feelings completely. She says in her book A Daily Dose of Women’s Wisdom. “If you don’t heed the messages from your body the first time they’re delivered, you’ll get hit with a bigger hammer the next time. A delay or denial …
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WOW 350 ~ How to build your resilience muscle with Dr. Greg Hammer, Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine
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You can build your resilience muscle in a few key ways, says our guest Dr. Greg Hammer, a retired professor at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Hammer gave a lecture recently at Harvard University on personal resilience and mental health. He outlines what personal resilience is and how we can practice it so we don’t suffer from the impac…
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Dr. Christiane Northrup, visionary pioneer in women’s health, a board-certified OB/GYN, and author of several New York Times bestselling books, joins us to talk about her book Dodging Energy Vampires. She says, “Those who have trouble receiving attract those who have trouble giving.” Dr. Northrup explains, “The lack of self-worth and need to be acc…
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This is the only life you have! Are you really making the most of it? Kim and Nancy of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ walk you through the process they discovered when they realized that they control their own thoughts and the impact that has on their lives. They explain the intricacies of The Wisdom Symbol and how it can …
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“It’s when I accepted failure that I found success,” says our guest Dr. David Burns, an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University, and author of the best-selling book, Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy. He’s also creator of the Feeling Great App https://www.feelinggreat.com/ . Dr. Burns walks us throug…
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Imagine if you had a crystal ball that would tell you the future? It would even tell you when you would die! Would you want to know? What would you do differently if you knew that date? What are you saving till later thinking you have all the time in the world? When will your “later” arrive? We suggest that later is now. Later is knocking on the do…
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Our guest is a self-described Queen of Joy! Yet she also says, “Joy and pain sometimes ride next to each other.” Cindi Cohn holds a Master’s degree in counseling and education and is author of More Joy: 52 Weeks to Moving Forward Joyfully. We just love learning about all things joy and how we can all increase our ability to find joy in our lives. C…
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Life is filled with ups and downs. How do we navigate the hard times as well as the good times? Our guest, Seye Kuyinu https://seyekuyinu.com/, an Agile Coach, wants to help people understand and process the complexities of life. He has written a book called, "This Glorious Dance" which invites readers to explore the duality in life and find meanin…
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Are you showing up in your life clear headed? “Alcohol stunts your growth, especially emotionally,” says our guest Courtney Andersen https://www.courtneyrecovered.com/, Founder of Sober Vibes. She is a Sober Coach and author of the book, Sober Vibes, A Guide To Your First Three Months Without Alcohol. Courtney tells us about her own journey with th…
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“America consumes two thirds of the world’s antidepressants,” says our guest Jeff Golden https://reclaimingthesacred.net/. And while the US is one of the richest countries in the world, it’s not one of the happiest. Golden has done 12 years of research taking a look at what really makes people happy, looking specifically at this question of money a…
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We ALL have a unique, special story to tell about our lives, our hopes and our communities. No one believes this more than our guest, Brain Rashid, CEO of Brian Rashid Global https://brianrashidglobal.com/ , a bilingual branding, marketing, and communications company, and creator of Love Letters To The World, a global effort to spread hope, humanit…
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What are you holding on to that you haven’t forgiven yourself for? Is there something you did or someone you hurt? Science tells us that holding onto resentment toward ourselves, and being unforgiving, increases our stress levels, and takes a huge toll on our well-being. In this episode, Kim and Nancy of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomco…
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We talk a lot about how you can increase your joy and what you can do to be more positive and happier. In this episode, Kim and Nancy of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ explore what you need to give up to be happier! If we are to live our lives with intention and purpose, knowing what to add, and what to take away, is so im…
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Mental illness touches so many of our families, yet it continues to be something difficult to understand and to talk about. Our guest, Lisa Zarcone (https://www.lisazarcone.net/) has written a powerful new book called, The Book Of Joann, about her mother’s journey with mental illness, and what it was like being her mother’s child. Lisa says Joann w…
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WOW 337 ~ Kindness never dies with Vivian Foulke, Executive director of The Narrative Initiative
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What can we learn about surviving grief from someone who has had way too much of it? Our guest Vivian Foulke, Executive director of The Narrative Initiative and registered nurse, recently contributed to a book called After, Journeys Through Grief, where she talks about the unfortunate recent passing of her dear friend, Dr. Lorraine Dickey, her busi…
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“We get stuck in a rut because of what we make things mean in our minds,” says our guest Rob Cross. “Your thinking is where it all starts. Flipping your thinking changes your life.” Cross is life coach, author and speaker, www.RobFlips.com who has written a new book called, Flip Your Thinking: To Ignite Your World. He reveals simple and highly effe…
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What are the unique character strengths that make you who you are? How can you use your strengths in new ways to increase your joy and happiness? And how can you spot strengths in others for their fulfillment and joy? The ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ take a look at how we can focus on what’s strong in our lives…
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We always look for that “perfect someone,” but does that really exist? Clinical psychologist Dr. Carla Marie Manly says joy-filled relationships have nothing to do with perfection. In her book, The Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached Relationships, Dr. Manly emphasizes that real love is messy and imperfect, and she…
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WOW 333 ~ Untangle the hold media has on your life with Elizabeth Ortiz, media literacy expert
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How are you influenced by the media that surrounds you? How is it shaping your life, your attitude, and your self-esteem? What should you know about it? We take a look at these questions with media literacy expert Elizabeth Ortiz, who spent 19 years teaching this subject at the college level and is now working on her PhD. Elizabeth outlines some fr…
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"It is literally impossible to be a woman. You are so beautiful, and so smart, and it kills me that you don't think you're good enough. Like, we have to always be extraordinary, but somehow we're always doing it wrong.” This is part of the riveting monologue in the Barbie movie delivered by America Ferrera. It is difficult to be a woman! In this ep…
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WOW 331 ~ Write your own book of proof that you are enough with Emilie Bree Carlino, Career and Professional Development Coach & Business Strategist
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There’s no need to put yourself down anymore because in this podcast, you’ll learn how to prove that you are enough!! Our guest, Emilie Bree Carlino, Career and Professional Development Coach & Business Strategist, explains the concept of the book of proof that we can make and use to build our confidence and reach our goals. Emily is an amazing che…
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WOW 330 ~ Don’t let fear cut off your joy with Joe Ryan, certified Peer Counselor and podcast host
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“There’s a reservoir of joy and happiness within us. It is just buried under fear, and defenses, and programming, and poor modeling,” says Joe Ryan, https://joeryan.com/ a certified Peer Counselor and host of the podcast “It’s not you, it’s your trauma”, a trauma, PTSD, abuse, anxiety, and recovery podcast. Joe brings his unique style of frank talk…
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WOW 329 ~ Another way to happiness with Dr. Ski Chilton, innovator, academic and entrepreneur
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“We build mind made prisons,” says Dr. Ski Chilton https://nutrition.cales.arizona.edu/person/floyd-ski-chilton-phd a distinguished innovator, academic and entrepreneur. He’s authored five books including his latest, There is Another Way to Happiness: The Four Step CAST Process that Will Transform Your Life. In this episode, he explains the awakeni…
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Rituals have the power to turn the ordinary into something meaningful, help us celebrate life, process grief, and reduce our anxiety. Research tells us we can create our own rituals to feed our soul and to enrich our live. In this episode, Kim and Nancy of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/words-of-wisdom explore a recent news…
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WOW 327 ~ Free yourself from the boundaries that hold you back with Elaine Zelker, business woman and entrepreneur
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What are the limits you are putting on your life and your success? What if you discovered a formula that would give you zero limits? In this episode, our guest outlines the process she uncovered from A-Z. Elaine Zelker, https://www.elainezelker.com/ a business woman and entrepreneur recently wrote a book called Zero Limits, Breaking The Boundaries …
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WOW 326 ~ How is your body image impacting your behavior with Lisa Hammett, positive intelligence coach
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Have you ever considered how your body image is impacting your behavior? If you can answer honestly, you might realize that these tentacles reach into our relationships, our health, our professional lives, and even our mental well being. Our guest Lisa Hammett, a positive intelligence coach and owner of Success coaching. https://lisahammett.com/ jo…
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WOW 325 ~ Your body on trauma and what you can do about it with Licia Sky, co-founder and CEO of the Trauma Research Foundation
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Do you know the impact of trauma on your body? Do you understand how it lingers? We interview Licia Sky, co-founder and CEO of the Trauma Research Foundation https://traumaresearchfoundation.org/, who works closely with Cofounder and Chairman of the board Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps The Score, which spent 141 weeks on the NY T…
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What if time found a way to erase itself? Time seems to have a mind of its own as it sometimes seems to go very slowly, and sometimes seems to go very fast. It usually correlates with our activities. Thirty minutes in the dentist chair feels a lot longer than thirty minutes in the massage chair! Kim and Nancy of https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ …
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WOW 323 ~ How much can one person overcome and still be optimistic with Qin Sun Stubis, author
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Could you still be positive after being born into extreme poverty? Qin Sun Stubis https://www.qinsunstubis.com/ says she can because she learned at an early age that things won’t make her happy, but people will. She is a longtime newspaper columnist who explores the similarities and differences between East and West cultures. She grew up in the squ…
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WOW 322 ~ How can you save a life with Marci Lesko, Chief Operating Officer for United Way of The Greater Lehigh Valley
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“Mental health is the crisis of our time,” says Marci Lesko, Chief Operating Officer for United Way of The Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania. While her organization is heading up a multi-year initiative to raise awareness and funding around the growing mental health crisis, Marci joins us to reflect on how suicide has touched her family, and wh…
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That’s right-YOU control your mindset. It isn’t dependent on what’s happening in your life. It depends on what you cultivate inside. Nancy and Kim of https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ give a crash course in the very foundation of positive psychology, which is understanding our mindset. The discussion is based off of a recent blog you can find her…
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WOW 320 ~ Plant the seeds of intention now for a full bloom later with Joetta, four-time Olympian
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“Just because someone doesn’t see your worth doesn’t mean you’re not worthy,” says four time Olympian, Joetta https://joettasportsandbeyond.com/. She is a thriving businesswoman, a motivational speaker, and a huge advocate for girls and women. Joetta says the world is full of “cans”- what we CAN do! She encourages all of us, but especially middle a…
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How you perceive the world is really the key to your happiness and your success, according to our guest Lynda Ross Vega who recently released a book with co-author Gary Jordan, called, Unlock the Power of Your Perception: Claim Your Natural Strengths, Reframe Your Weaknesses, Reshape Your Most Important Relationships. Vega says, “We spend so much t…
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They say it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but that certainly is a lot of pressure, isn’t it?! With that kind of expectation, it’s no wonder we can end up feeling stressed, exhausted, and disappointed. In this episode, Kim and Nancy https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/, examine how we can let go of unrealistic expectations so that we can rea…
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WOW 317 ~ Life changes in a the blink of an eye with Tracey Iraca, Executive Director of the MDS Foundation
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We have all had those moments that change everything. When something turns your life upside down, it’s positivity that can help you find your way again, says our guest Tracey Iraca, Executive Director of the MDS Foundation https://www.mds-foundation.org/ , who suffered a significant spinal cord injury in 2022. Tracey shares her difficult, personal …
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“We are joy at the core,” says Lisa McCourt, https://lisamccourt.com/ author of the new book, Free Your Joy: The 12 Keys to Sustainable Happiness. Lisa dives into the specific methods she teaches to show people how to build authentic, sustainable joy every day. Lisa tells us how to find and elevate your “joy setpoint”, so you can discover the inner…
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WOW 315 ~ How can you reconnect with yourself with Gail Hunsberger, owner of Tumble Tails Farm
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Did you ever wish you could step out of your life and rediscover yourself again? Did you ever want to explore what’s troubling you in a place that wraps you with love? This is what happens at Tumble Tails Farm in Coopersburg Pennsylvania https://www.tumble-tails-farm.com/ with animal assisted interventions. Why animals? Because they can sense our e…
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“Freedom is a skill, not a pill. Once you’ve trained your body and mind how to do it, it will begin to happen all by itself while you continue to enjoy all the other bits of your life,” says Bob Gardner, Founder of The Freedom Specialist, https://www.thefreedomspecialist.com/ a body based approach to happiness, health, and well-being. Bob says we c…
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Even in the worst possible time, can you be your best possible self? In this podcast, we explore Nancy’s realization that being her best self as her father passed away was an incredible gift she could give to everyone she loved. She felt a domino effect that triggered love, compassion and strength in her other family members. In this episode, Nancy…
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