The HeartMind-ify Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Challenging our beliefs can feel scary - even life changing. John and Kim explore why questioning our beliefs is a thing and safe ways to go about it.
In today's podcast, the topic of critical thinking and its role in faith, politics, and life in general.
Do people get the "wrong idea" about you? John received a question from a client, "Why do people say things about me that just aren't true and where did they get that opinion?" This is a great question and the topic for today's podcast.
It has been a tough few weeks for many reasons. Kim and John discuss how our level of energy impacts our emotions and how we can manage energy more efficiently.
The turmoil at the Capitol is the topic for John and Kim. Not just how tragic it was, but how can we, as individuals, keep from letting emotions lead to regrettable actions?
A total stranger was mean to Kim and it hurt. This inspired the discussion because we all deal with mean people. Why are they so mean and how do you handle mean people? Listen and find out.
How many of our emotions are fed to us by the media? John and Kim discuss on today's podcast.
Unwarranted feelings of guilt can be quite destructive to both ourselves and our personal relationships. John and Kim discuss how and why in this episode.
Big Bang character Raj wasn't a convincing alpha male. Is he a great example balance of feminine and masculine? Why you want to be just like Raj.
It's exhausting riding the ups and downs of the election. It has brought up a lot of emotions for many. Today, Kim and John discuss their thoughts and emotions about this roller coaster ride.
Decisions, for the good or bad, can impact both your life and the lives of others. How do we make good decisions, let alone attempt an unbiased one? This show picks up the conversation from last week.
The Supreme Court nomination got this duo to thinking and talking about how bias enters our world even when we think we are unbiased. Listen in as Kim and John discuss bias unbiasedly...or is that possible?
Everybody has a story of what brought them to their life’s passion and Kim share’s her story in this episode. From broken heart, to author and now the creator of The Emotion Chef Framework. A long road, but an interesting one.
Join John and Kim as they discuss John's coaching with men who have been sexually betrayed as boys. This topic is critical in today's world where sexual exploitation is on the rise. John discusses his Private Facebook Group (BeyondBetrayal), his coaching, and his work with two organizations that help children today who have gone through abuse.
Michelle Obama shared with the world that she is suffering from low-grade depression. sparking comments saying that she has too much money to be depressed. Does money mean you can’t be depressed? Is our wellbeing tied to money....the answer is yes and no. Listen as John and Kim discuss the subject of wealth and wellbeing.
The root of the word culture comes from the Latin meaning "to till, tend, to cultivate". This podcast explains how personal culture is just a smaller version of organizational culture and how important it is to tend to our culture for personal success.
That title may sound confusing for some, but it's an interesting question. Labels give you a certain amount of information, but not the whole story. This is an important distinction because labels are used, for better and for worse, to identify us internally and externally. Join Kim and John as they discuss the influence of labels.
It is always someone else's fault. Kim and John discuss why people blame others, and how learning to take responsibility has positive benefits in life.
John and Kim discuss the book, Willful Blindness - Why We Ignore the Obvious at Our Peril, how willful blindness has affected them, and look at potential blindness affecting us now.
Today's podcast was not topic-oriented, more of a free flowing conversation that starts with an argument. Hear how Kim and John resolve it.
Samuel Johnson said, “Man alone is born crying, lives complaining and dies disappointed.”
Why do people complain so much? It seems that right now complaints are rising in the news, social media and in everyday conversation. Is complaining good for us? Is there a right way and a wrong way to complain? That is the topic for today’s podcast.
Is worrying making you weary? Are you a worrywart—someone who worries habitually and often needlessly? Then this podcast is for you! Learn how to go from being a worrier to a warrior with John and Kim!
Our body needs energy, the right kind of energy, for optimal physical and emotional wellness. Our brains, who really calls the shots, uses 20-30% to manage your wellness. Learn about Energy Fairies, Energy Vampires and the trick to keep your body budget from going into the red!
Boundaries are very important to living a healthy emotional life. Boundaries help us define and communicate what we want and don’t want, what we give and receive, how we divide our time, what we expect from others and ourselves. They protect us and demonstrate love of self and others?
Are boundaries tough for you? Our guest for this episode, Angelina Caporale, is a boundaries expert. She shares importance of individual, interpersonal and workplace boundaries.
When we communicate effectively, all parties involved are satisfied and feel accomplished. When we communicate clearly, there is no room for misunderstanding or alteration of messages, which decreases the potential for conflict. In these situations where conflict does arise, effective communication is a key factor, ensuring that the situation remains respectful. But it's not just about the person who's doing the talking; the listener plays an important role. Join John and Kim as they discuss communication, listening, and hearing.
'Why' has been the question in today's highly charged social and political landscape. Can we find a solution that eliminates the charge? Kim and John share their hearts and mind on the subject.
Your value doesn't decrease based on someone else's inability to see your worth. Human beings are social beings. We like to please and share things with others. But this need for approval can be harmful. It's one of the causes of emotional dependence. Join John and Kim as we discuss the difficulty with emotional dependency and low self-esteem, and learn some tools to take your power back so you can be less dependent on others to feel good about yourself.
A test was developed to help you discover which of your brains (head, gut and heart) influences your decisions the most. Kim and John discuss the test and how it impacts your decision-making.
It was our great pleasure to interview Gina, a 20-year veteran of the nursing profession who currently holds the position of a nursing educator. We certainly learned a lot from her when it comes to tips for balancing mind and heart, not only for nurses but for everyone. She also touches on some of the challenges facing the medical profession due to COVID-19.
John talks about his experience with meditation. He's speak about finding a purpose, how he started meditating, how to get started, practicing what he calls the "3 F's", and consistency. John and Kim's discussion is interesting and leaves the listener with a unique approach to meditation. Whether you are a beginner or more advanced, listening to this podcast will help you understand the importance of meditation and how it can bring balance to the your heart and mind.
Laying on the floor of her condo facing an uncertain future was more than a metaphor for Kim after a failed marriage. We've all been there at some time or another. So how did she get up? What tools does she use now to get up faster, be more resilient? Listen as Kim shares the three biggest tools in her resiliency tool box.
In this episode you will get to know your hosts, John and Kim and why the name HeartMind-ify.