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Dr. Noelle Nelson
Feeling overwhelmed? Feeling down about life, or has something knocked you for a loop? Psychologist Dr. Noelle Nelson believes that inside all of us is an often hidden optimistic perspective that can help us find greater happiness and success. Helping to uncover that inspiring inner gem is what Up! is all about. Down to earth, easy-to-use, practical tips and real-life examples with a dash of humor, Up! is what you need to turn even the most negative situation around.
In her podcast released the first and third Tuesday of every month, Dr. Nelson shares with listeners her discoveries of all the wonderful ways we can empower ourselves to be happier, healthier and more successful in our personal lives, at work, at home and in relationships.
Her uplifting philosophy on life runs throughout her 15 books, from “The Power of Appreciation; the Key to a Vibrant Life” to her latest “I Survived Covid-19, What Now?! Finding Happiness and Success in a Post-Covid World.” Find out more at NoelleNelson.com.
Why is it you get stuck on what should be unimportant things that your children, co-workers or partner seem to inflict on you day after day? Why you can't be "mature" and just let them go?
Maybe it's because you haven't taken charge of your Reticular Activating System (RAS) — the part of your brain that determines what's important and what's not.
In this podcast, discover what your RAS is and how to take charge of it, finally!
Why is it that when you've just offered a perfectly decent opinion that just happens to disagree with your friend or partner's opinion, the conversation goes south? Do you have to permanently agree with them to have a decent relationship? Good question!
In this podcast, walk away with a simple but powerful shift in how you show up in conversations — one that lets you hold your own perspective while honoring theirs, turning disagreement into dialogue and conflict into connection.
Is your job making you physically sick? Dreaded boss. Soul-crushing workday. Coworkers who drive you up the wall. If you're stressed 24/7 and running on empty — this one's for you. In Episode 141, we dig into the mind-body connection and show you how to stop being a victim of your circumstances and start using your own mind to fight back.
Why can't you get heard? Why, no matter how loudly, angrily or with tears you speak your distress, your partner stands there like a stone? In this podcast, you'll find out how to use your body language to help ease the way into more fruitful discussions without all that drama.
There's nothing as powerful as a switch in focus. In this podcast, you'll learn from a surprising source how to help you turn an unanticipated negative situation to your advantage.
Are you tired of getting absolutely nowhere at work? Why, despite your best efforts, do you never seem to be the one to land the raise/bonus/promotion and achieve the success you know you deserve? Instead, it seems you land belly up in despair and depression a good deal of the time. In this podcast, you'll explore how to get yourself out of repetitive "ain't it awful" – and get yourself in the right mindset for success.
Happiness can be elusive. How can you be happy when you feel that you can't do anything right? That all you ever get from your partner, child or boss is critical comments, no matter how hard you try? Rather than figuring life is just like that and it'll never get better, discover in this podcast a different, far more powerful and empowering approach to happiness.
Ever wonder why some conversations get stuck before they've even really gotten started? Why do you get into fights rather than getting things sorted out? Learn how to unblock discussions so you can have meaningful conversations that actually get somewhere instead of ending in a fight. In this podcast, you'll discover a powerful yet easy way to do just that.
How do you prevent your attention from always being diverted to stuff you don't like, don't want, and never asked for? Why does all this clutter get in the way of you having the good life you deserve? How can you free yourself from the negative? In this podcast, you'll discover an easy way to shift your focus so you can experience what is truly yours to enjoy.
Why is it so difficult for people to receive your support? Why do people – friends and others – insist on arguing with you, when you know what you're offering is really good for them? What's with the "Yeah, but" argument? In this podcast, you'll find out just what the "Yeah, but" syndrome is all about, turn it into a positive and give people the opportunity to really hear what you have to say.
Does your partner's refusal to accept your heartfelt apology totally irritate you? Especially when whatever they were so offended by wasn't all your fault? How can you have a positive relationship without being perfect? In this podcast, receive helpful tips to master the magic of a complete apology, no groveling required, that your partner will accept.
Why does it seem like there's just too much to do, to be, to have, and all of it riddled with what you "should" do? Why can't things just stay steady on course? Like forever? In this podcast, you'll find out how to deal with the guilt-whip of "should" so you can open up to the new and better yet to come.
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Now there's a challenge for you. Hosting a humongous party for your partner's parents 50th Anniversary, to which they've invited every living relative, friend and assorted mates. And yet, it's doable. In this podcast, you'll learn a surprisingly easy process that will help you work with your partner to make this impossible party happen - without you carrying all the load. Oh happy day!
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Doesn't it just seem sometimes like you're never gonna get out of this rut you're in? Much less actually enjoy your life. It doesn't have to be that way! In this podcast, you'll explore how to turn disaster thinking into "I can do this!" so that your life can be a whole lot more satisfying.
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Ever have that feeling that you just can't win for losing? And then dismiss it as your lot in life? Rather than respect it as pointing to a different path that may really be successful? Discover in this podcast what being an Optimist really is, and how you can use it to change your life in the best way!
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Why is it that sometimes you just can't let go of an argument, a disagreement? You obsessively hash and rehash what is long done and over with. How unfortunate. Especially since it doesn't need to be this way. In this podcast you'll learn how to truly let go and be done with old "stuff" forever.
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Your boss is the worst of the worst. Makes you feel lower than an earthworm, undeserving, miserable. That's not a way to live. And certainly not a way to achieve your career goals. In this podcast you'll discover what makes your boss so horrible, and how to use their secret fears and desires to pave your way to success.
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What is it about getting together as an extended family that seems so challenging? You should love and accept your relatives, but they drive you simply up a wall! How can you be grateful in this supposed time of gratitude when they are so annoying? Tune in to this podcast to find out an easy way to accept your whiny/obnoxious/critical relatives so you can have a genuine Thanksgiving.
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Do you ever have a day where it seems everything is going badly, nothing ever seems to go right? To where you want to just scream, and give up on well, everything? Yet all you want to do is be happy, so what now? In this podcast, you'll discover what's holding you back from that happiness you crave, and how to handle things so yes, you can be happy!
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You don't think of yourself as an overly fearful person, but heck! There are lots of scary situations out there, and yes, you get scared. Which doesn't particularly make you feel good, if anything, fear just seems to grow and grow. In this podcast, you'll learn an easy 2-step process for dealing with fear and how you can use it to restore your happiness and well-being.
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Ever felt stuck, like you’re on a hamster wheel of replaying your last argument with your partner over and over and over? Why is it that you just can’t seem to get over it, boring your friends and family with your continual replay? Are you that relationship-impaired? No! In this podcast, find out how to get off that hamster wheel easily and into the land of a happier relationship quickly.
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Why is your world so annoying? From the traffic that’s a mess, to your boss who’s awful, and all the rest, landing you at risk of high blood pressure and heart problems, aargh. All is not lost. Discover what this podcast offers, namely, how to get past your anger and resentments so you can have a more enjoyable and healthy life. Tune in and find out!
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Does it ever feel like no matter how hard you try, you can’t get yourself to do what you want yourself to? Like stick with your diet, complete a work project, spend more time with the kids? And you’re fed up with feeling like a failure, a walking disaster. In this podcast, discover how you can be more successful at whatever, so you don’t have to give up on what you want, and don’t have to live a life of woe-is-me misery, either.
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How can you handle your work frustrations and anger without losing your job, or alienating friends and family with your constant complaining? Is there a better answer than “Oh, well,” and making do with your current situation? Yes! Find out, in this podcast, how to enroll family or friends in a positive way so they help you successfully resolve those frustrations, while making family and friends feel all the better for having helped you do so.
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Random acts of kindness sound like just so much airy-fairy stuff you have neither the interest in or time for. And yet, random acts of kindness are part of what makes us truly human. Explore in this podcast exactly why such acts are important, and how they can bring more joy into your life quickly and easily, without costing you a dime.
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What is it with managers who want endless team meetings when you’re busy? Worse, now it’s their latest-greatest “team-building exercise.” Aargh! Got other things to do, thank you very much. But you can’t beg off, so . . . discover in this podcast the value a certain team-building exercise might actually have, and how to genuinely benefit from it.
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Are you ever frustrated over how hard it is to get ahead? Like managing to get that raise or that promotion you so feel you deserve? In this podcast, find out what’s truly in the way of the success you long for, and how to turn things around in your favor!
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What if you had a way to feel better, that’s always available, costs nothing and has none of those dreaded side effects? In this podcast, you’ll be introduced to a simple shift of perspective that can transform your not-so-wonderful moments into a feel-good solution, quickly and easily.
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Sometimes it can seem like everybody else has life handled in a successful way that totally eludes you. And yet, you have unique talents, skills and qualities that others don’t. In this podcast, you’ll explore what comparing yourself to others really does and be introduced to ways to get out of that comparison game altogether.
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Just how powerful are negative thoughts or words you launch at your partner? Do they really damage your relationship when they know perfectly well that you love them? In a word, yes! In this podcast, you’ll discover how to deal with those negative thoughts/words not by becoming an insincere Pollyanna, but with a way to work with them to make your relationship better and better.
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Sure, office gossip is fun. Who doesn’t relish the latest dirt on you-know-who? But what if that “fun” interferes with your getting ahead? Hmm. In this podcast, find out why gossip is counter-productive to your success and how to handle it without turning into an anti-gossip snob.
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Why is it the voice in your head criticizes you non-stop? What if you instead talked yourself up, not down? Would anything change? Yes, indeed! In this podcast, you’ll be introduced to some easy techniques that can power you into the land of “up” not “down” to greater happiness and success!
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No, your world won’t come to a complete stop if you get your face out of your devices from time to time. On the contrary, in this podcast, explore how using your eyes as well as your ears to communicate with people puts you ahead of the game, whether that’s at work, at home, or even at the gym!
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Why is celebrating your Anniversary – or any other special occasion with your partner – seem to cost so much? Do you really have to spend a fortune to prove to your beloved, that yes indeed, you do love them? In this podcast, discover a way to celebrate your love without spending your last dime--and making them oh-so-happy in the process . . .
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Do you ever feel like absolutely nothing is going your way? And like there’s nothing you can do about it but somehow endure this misery? In this podcast, find out how you can take charge of your life’s experiences and get to the happiness and success you deserve!
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Too many decisions to make about too many things every moment of every day. Yikes! Welcome to the ever-increasing number of choices offered to us daily from big decisions like house/car buying to which laundry detergent will really clean your clothes.
In this podcast, you’ll discover a 3 step technique to help you deal with our exponentially expanding universe of choices, without going nuts or giving in to “whatever.”
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As Valentine’s Day rapidly approaches, how about checking in with yourself as to your lovability? Yes, you know you’re a great person, terrific, but are you loveable? Great question! In this podcast, you’ll explore how to find out where you’re at in terms of your lovability – beyond your pretty/handsome face and winsome personality – to genuinely answer the question: Would you marry you?
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When did your relationship togetherness become a drag rather than a joy? What happened to the fun-loving happy-together couple that you once were? Wouldn’t it be nice to have that feeling of “happy together” once again? Well, in this podcast, you’ll find out just how to re-discover the closeness, the joy in your relationship.
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Does the seeming impossibility of reaching your New Year fitness goals have you beyond frustrated? How can you pay attention to something as seemingly selfish as personal well-being when there’s so much else to take care of: family, work, etc.? In this podcast discover how to easily get to that energized self you want to be and truly deserve!
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Why is it you can be kind, compassionate, patient, forgiving with everyone as you go about your work day, yet when it comes to dealing with your family, wham! All that flies out the window, and instead of being your best self, you are your worst self. On the offense, nowhere near kind or forgiving. Find out, in this podcast, how to stay in your best self even (especially) with your nears-and-dears, so that you can have the satisfying relationships you so deserve.
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Really? Is that all it takes? Being on time? Heck, yes! Why? How? Well, that’s what you will explore in this podcast: the hows, wheres and whys of the serious career and job advantages of simply – being on time.
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Why can’t your partner seem to get with the agreements you made about the budget or other things? You’re right, you know you’re right, you keep your side of agreements, but here’s the thing. Your partner’s all upset with you! Perfect, wonderful you. This means you may have won that battle, but you’re on the way to losing your love. Discover in this podcast how to resolve your relationship issues in a way that handles what needs to be handled without sacrificing your love in the process.
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Are you ever frustrated over how little things irritate you, that you just can’t seem to get over? You do great with major crises, but dealing with your mother-in-law or snarky co-worker is beyond you. In this podcast, find out what’s truly in the way of letting go of life’s annoyances, so you don’t get dragged into misery on a daily basis!
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Yes, it is totally annoying when your new love does something that reminds you horrifically of your ex. The one you never want to think about ever ever again. But you don’t want to leave your new love, so what to do? In this podcast, you’ll be introduced to an easy technique that will let your new love flourish in the way you so want and deserve!
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You may think that mood and attitude are one and the same. Not so. Mood is condition-based, but attitude is chosen. This means that you can lift yourself out of a nasty mood, once you know how to do it. In this podcast, you’ll explore some ways to deal with your mood so you can lift out of grumpiness or frustration into an attitude that assuredly will lead to greater happiness quickly!
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How you think about something makes all the difference as to how you deal with it. When you realize that crisis is actually made up of both, danger and opportunity, as summarized by the Chinese character “wei chi,” you can handle the crises that inevitably crop up in every life more effectively. That is exactly what you can discover in this podcast. You’ll not only think about a crisis differently but discover a way so it doesn’t just beat you down.
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What if there was a way to achieve more success at work? Whether your work is as an employee or as your own boss? Without sacrificing your every waking moment to “the job”? In this podcast, find out how to supercharge your work by looking at what is your value to your work now and how you can harness that value for your increased success.
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You might think you’re more powerful if you can simply take what you want, but in truth, that’s the road to long-term unhappiness. People resent being taken from, yet they will offer that same exact thing you want, freely, when you practice the fine art of receiving. Which is what this podcast is for: to help you discover two easy ways to receive what you want so you don’t have to pry it from unwilling hands.
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How do you know who to trust? With your true inner self, with your hopes and dreams. Those things that are precious to you, that you don’t want someone stomping all over. In this podcast, you’ll explore two easy techniques to develop trust so you can have the rich and rewarding relationships you deserve!
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How powerful are the words we use, the things you say, or others say to you? Are your words helpful or hurtful? Do what others say to you make you feel self-confident or fill you with doubt? What if in this podcast, you discovered not only are your words powerful, but that there’s a way to make sure you are being supportive rather than unnecessarily critical? Indeed!
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What if there was a way to make change happen more easily in your life? What if you could, just by altering what you use as your reference points for the change you want, get things to happen more successfully for you? In this podcast, find out how to make change something you actually can look forward to, and how you can harness it to be happier in your life!
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Ever wished life were simpler? That whatever you wanted in the realm of improved or better relationships could just happen with a snap of your fingers, as if by magic? Sigh. Unfortunately, wishing doesn’t make it so, but in this podcast, you’ll be introduced to an approach that, when properly implemented, can indeed feel “like magic.”
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In our perpetual pursuit of “do it, have it, get it now,” we often forget to look at the long- term consequences of our instant decisions. In this podcast, you’ll explore how to make choices so you get what you want, but in a way that doesn’t ruin your life.
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Why, when you just want to chill but your partner is demanding, do you just cave into them, shelving your needs, and ending up resentful? In this podcast, discover a way to satisfy your partner’s needs without sacrificing your own. Wouldn’t that be nice!
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Ever notice how when you’ve made a mistake or failed at something, your immediate reaction is to see yourself as dumb, stupid or a complete loser? In this podcast, find out how you can quit hurting yourself with self-blame and deal constructively with the mistakes and failures we all fall into!
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What do you do when your life is OK, but you’d really love to have some piece of it be “WOW”? Like climbing a mountain or recording a song or contributing to world peace. But you figure there’s no way you could do any of that, you’d fail at such lofty dreams, so you go back to your OK life, which is, well, OK. How depressing! In this podcast, you’ll be introduced to a simple shift of perspective that can transform your fear of failure into an unexpected path to those lofty dreams of yours. Indeed!
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You’re ready to stand up for yourself, hurrah! But you can’t figure out quite how to do so effectively: you’re either too shy or too bold in your approach. It’s not working. No worries! In this podcast, you’ll explore an easy three-step process that can lead to you being heard in a constructive, problem-solving way, which will facilitate your getting what you want. Yes!
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The words you hear from loved ones, friends, bosses and co-workers are powerful, you rely on them. But here’s the thing: are they trustworthy? How do you know if their words are to be believed or not? In this podcast, you can discover how to sort out the words you can trust, and those you’d best ignore – without becoming paranoid in the process!
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How do you go from knowing what you don’t want in your life to knowing what you do want? You’ve been so conditioned by other people’s definitions of what you should want, you’re stuck in the land of ‘nowhere.’ But what if there were an easy way to get yourself going where you want? In this podcast, find out how to get out of ‘nowhere,’ to the wonderful land of ‘somewhere’ and live the life of your desires!
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Do you ever feel like you’re not in charge of your emotions, that panic is swirling within you, ready to engulf you in a tsunami of dreadful feelings? In this podcast, find out how to differentiate between facts and feelings, such that you can take charge of your emotions and take back your life the way you want it to be!
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You give, you give, you give – while others take and take and take. How do you break this vicious cycle without becoming a selfish egomaniacal uncaring individual? In this podcast, you’ll explore how to take charge of your giving, whether that’s of love, of your talents or your time – so that you don’t end up a taker or being taken advantage of – without turning into a narcissist.
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Patience may be a virtue, but you have yet to find anything virtuous about what seems to you to just be a monumental waste of time. Be patient for what? Why? With whom? In this podcast, you’ll discover what patience really is, and how it can work for you in your life – without feeling like you’re wasting even a second of your precious time.
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Ever wished life were simpler, less complicated? What happened to the ‘good old days’ when things were easy and you were just bopping along, happy? In this podcast, you’ll be introduced to a couple of easy techniques so that whatever is going on, you can find a path to the safety and security that will allow you to enjoy a happier and more successful life.
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There’s a far worse Grinch than the Grinch that stole Christmas, and unfortunately that Grinch, the Negativity Grinch, lives in our own minds much of the time. Yet negativity, in and of itself, doesn’t have to be a Grinch. In this podcast you’ll discover how to use negativity in its right and proper way, so that the Negativity Grinch doesn’t take over and suck the very joy out of your life.
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You don’t want to be seen as needy or clingy, or – even worse – desperate, yet you want to be loved, appreciated, valued! And yet, you have every right to want what you want to feel good, to be happy. In this podcast you’ll explore in specifics how to turn ‘needy’ into ‘deserving’ – and with that, be able to get that love you so richly deserve.
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Too often we don’t stop to consider what we want our lives to look like, much less how to get there. We just go along, hoping to somehow stumble into that perfect job or lover or whatever else it is we desire. What you’ll learn in this podcast is a surprisingly easy way to respect yourself enough to go for a life that truly brings you joy.
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Do you confuse being modest with failing to acknowledge your own qualities? Too often, we confuse owning our qualities with arrogance, or entitlement, and certainly we don’t want to be indulging in that! In this podcast, you’ll discover how recognizing your qualities is in fact what gives you the tools to better navigate the challenges of life. Your super-powers! Never to be ignored or denied, just used appropriately, to enhance your life.
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It’s so easy to have negative knee-jerk reactions to events in our day, which more often than not lead to a generally angry/irritated disposition for the whole day. Who needs that? In this podcast, with hardly any effort at all, you’ll discover how to make mindful choices rather than oblivious reactions. With that, you can enjoy a pleasing rest of your day instead of an irritated, angry one.
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Too often we go about our days by rote, never really looking at the why, as in “what’s it all about and why am I doing this anyway?” which too often lead to a profound sense of uselessness, of meaninglessness. In this podcast you’ll explore in specifics how you might be able to find the value and meaning in your everyday activities, which in turn can lead to much more personal life-satisfaction.
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It’s amazing just how much time and effort we can put into what someone else is thinking about or why they’re doing what they’re doing. Usually coming up with lots of negative conclusions that do absolutely nothing for our self-esteem. What you’ll learn in this podcast is a surprisingly simple way to bypass that kind of questioning altogether, and instead use a much more self-affirming and pleasing approach.
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Isn’t reacting just part of life? How can you possibly choose something as automatic as your reaction to things? You can’t. But what you can choose is how you respond to whatever it is. In this podcast, you’ll discover how your response is what allows you to operate from choice, your very valuable and personal choice, and can make all the difference in how your life goes.
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Do you find yourself apologizing for other people’s misfortunes or unhappiness? Saying “I’m sorry” because they are suffering however, even when – and most often when – you had nothing to do with their particular unhappiness? In this podcast, you’ll discover what’s behind your “I’m Sorry” syndrome, and how to release it so you only say “I’m sorry” when you legitimately have something to be sorry for!
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We are blessed with both a head and a heart. You’d think that would be enough to get us successfully through this adventure called ‘life.’ And yet, too often, we use one to the exclusion of the other, or use them upside down and backwards, as it were. In this podcast you’ll explore in specifics just how you might be able to use your head and heart together, harmoniously, to further your happiness and success!
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Ever wonder why no matter how much you browbeat yourself for doing something wrong or never getting ‘it,’ you just can’t seem to do better? Are you that incompetent? Heck, no! But It’s often how you approach something that keeps you stuck. In this podcast, you’ll learn a surprisingly simple approach that can make that vital difference between never getting ‘it’ (whatever ‘it’ is) and getting ‘it.’
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Why should ‘intent’ matter anyway? Isn’t the point that you do what you’re supposed to do, what’s ‘right’ and that’s that? No, In this podcast, you’ll discover how ‘intent’ matters to what you do. How without meaningful intent, what you do is often just a shallow display of “I’m better than you are” instead of something that brings you – as well as others – genuine satisfaction.
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Addiction isn’t just something that afflicts other people and involves heavy drugs. Most of us have some form of addiction, even if it’s to seemingly benign activities – like working out obsessively or overworking that credit card or the remote. Those too often activities get in the way of our having the full and rewarding life we deserve. In this podcast you’ll discover how to engage the healthy, functioning parts of yourself to help you heal whatever addiction, major or minor, gets in your way, even if only occasionally.
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Wouldn’t it be nice if your child/teenager did just what you needed them to do, right when you wanted them to? YES! Unfortunately, that’s rarely the case, and most often you find yourselves butting heads or in a screaming match. Sigh. . . However, there is a very different approach that will get your child/teenager on board with what you want and need. In this podcast you’ll explore in specifics just how you might be able to accomplish that.
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How do we manage to stay so very connected with everyone on the planet via all our devices, yet somehow disconnect from what our own bodies are trying to tell us? We tend to ignore our bodies’ messages until they get so big, we can’t do anything else than succumb to illness or some other health issue. In this podcast, you’ll learn the incredible value of the mind-body system, and how to listen to your body so you can have the best life possible.
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What is ‘character’ anyway? And what does ‘character’ have to do with you? ‘Character’ matters, it’s what tells you if someone is trustworthy or not, and trustworthiness is fundamental to good relationships of all kinds. In this podcast, you’ll discover what ‘character’- or lack of it - looks like, and how to determine if someone is likely to be trustworthy or not.
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There are people who genuinely like you, are well-meaning and truthful about their attraction to you. Then there are people who only like you for what you can give them in the moment, and are quick to dump you after they’ve gotten whatever it is they want. Yet they are often so wonderful to you that you succumb to their charm, oblivious to the unfortunate consequences that will probably ensue. In this podcast, you’ll discover what separates the genuine people from those just in it for whatever, saving your heart and possibly your bank account in the process!
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Wouldn’t it be nice if you could control everyone and everything so they did just what you needed them to do, right when you needed it? Maybe. The reality is, that will never happen. But there is a way, an approach you can use that will get people and situations on board with what you want and need – that doesn’t involve control at all! In this podcast you’ll explore just how you might be able to accomplish that.
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What is it about blame that makes it so very tempting? And what’s wrong with knowing you’re right and others are wrong? Surely they should know they messed up! The problem with blame is that it may feel good in the moment, but it doesn’t do a darn thing to resolve the situation. Dang. In this podcast, you’ll learn an easy two-step process to bypass blame and boogie on to that success you so desire!
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Does anything you do really matter? Why do you feel so often like an insignificant cog in some giant wheel? Where you don’t matter. In this podcast, you’ll discover that you really do matter, that what you do – big or small – has impact, not just in some philosophical way, but real, important, viable impact.
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You beat yourself up endlessly over the “I should haves” and “I should have known betters” that punch nasty holes in your otherwise happy life, aka the “shame” of messing up. Yuck! What to do? In this podcast, you’ll find possible answers to that very question, so that you can mess up without feeling down. On the contrary, you’ll find ways to deal constructively with whatever happened. A much happier result than walking around in shame!
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Love. Everyone wants it, in every aspect of their lives, from self-love to love of others, to love of how we are and what we do in the world. Too often, though, we are run by fear, not love. Our lives cease to be satisfying, and we are too often downhearted and unhappy. Yet there is a way to deal with fear such that love, in its most expansive meaning, fills our lives. In this podcast, you’ll explore how you might be able to accomplish that.
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Why is it that the apparently easy one-shot answer to your problem just caused a whole bunch of other problems? You’re exhausted! Understandably so, because you see, one size does not fit all. In this podcast, you’ll learn how to figure out the impact of your possible solution before implementing it, so that your solution really is a worthwhile answer to your problem.
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You resolve to be nicer, you get walked on. You resolve to be more assertive, people avoid you. What’s up with that? Why can’t you get this dealing with people thing right? Well, maybe it’s not that you can’t get it right, maybe, as you’ll discover in this podcast, it’s because you’ve allowed some very valuable aspects of yourself to go undeveloped and others to rule your life. Hmm . . . Time to find out what and how!
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What you bring to life is what you get from it. No, that’s not just a cute platitude, it’s real. As in, you really do get what you give. But how? How exactly do you go about giving to life, your life, what you want from it? Good question! In this podcast, you’ll find possible answers to that very question, so that you can live a life you genuinely enjoy. And watch some of your dreams actually come true. Indeed!
Have you ever been caught between wanting to help a loved one, but worried that in your attempt to help, you’re just furthering their dysfunction? You’re not alone! It’s a dilemma faced by many of us who care about our nears and dears. Yet there is a way through the dilemma that does not involve abandoning your loved one, but rather supporting them in their healing. In this podcast you’ll explore how you might be able to accomplish that.
It is said that whatever you focus on, grows. Great. Except when you find yourself focusing on yucky hurtful things, which just seem to magnify the misery in your life. How can you use the enormous power of focus, or concentrated energy, to work for you, rather than against you?
What tools can you use to keep from dumping into either a miserable victim or angry ranter? In this podcast, you’ll learn an easy three-step process to use focus for your success and happiness!
Why is it you can never seem to find the love you seek? That special relationship that would fill you with such joy. What’s wrong with you? Nothing! What’s wrong is how you’re going about seeking love, namely confusing someone’s approval of you with loving you. In this podcast, you’ll discover the profound difference between approval with love and some ways to get to that love you so ardently desire.
Do you ever feel like your life isn’t in your control? Like you’re living what everyone else wants you to and you’re not happy, and you don’t know what to do about it? What a painful unfortunate way to spend your days! Well, you don’t need to put up with it anymore. In this podcast, you’ll discover ways to live the life you want to live, without having to run off to a desert island or turn into a hermit . . .
Olympic athletes use it, successful performers use it – guess what? You can use it too! When you have to have that conversation you dread, make that presentation for the first time, face that person you’re in awe or fear of, you too can use mental rehearsal to position yourself in the best possible place for success. In this podcast, you’ll learn the mental rehearsal techniques that will help you turn any challenge to your advantage. Indeed!
How can you make sense of the pile of manure you’ve just dumped into? The upset or disaster you didn’t anticipate but is now making a mess of your life? Good question! In this podcast, you’ll explore some of how you turn that pile of manure into something positive and valuable for your life (and it isn’t fertilizer!).
Is it ever just all too much? That the marriage or job or friendship you counted on to last forever falls apart? Or some dreaded disease afflicts your beloved child and all you can do is rant and rave? Rather than turning into a perpetually miserable victim or anger finger-pointer, discover in this podcast a far more effective and soul-restoring process!
Why can’t you get heard? Why, no matter how loudly, angrily or with tears abounding you speak your distress, your partner stands there like a stone? Aargh! In this podcast, you’ll find out how to express your unhappiness in a way that your partner can hear you and respond. Hopefully appropriately! Oh, the sweet relief. . .
You can’t help yourself. When “stuff” hits the fan, you go down that rabbit-hole of dread and despair so fast, it not only hurts, it hurts bad! But what if there was a way to avoid the rabbit-hole altogether? In this podcast, you’ll learn a surprising technique that will help you turn any “stuff” to your advantage. Yes!
Are you tired of endlessly “working” on your relationship? Why should you have to be “working” on it in the first place? Good question! In this podcast, you’ll explore some of the reasons why you can’t seem to get your relationship to “work” despite all the energy and effort you put into “working” it – and how to get on track in the first place.
Do you ever feel that you can’t do anything right? That you can’t get things to go your way no matter how hard you try? Rather than deciding something must be wrong with you – or with whoever’s not being helpful - discover in this podcast a different, far more powerful and empowering (!) approach!
Why does it seem like just when life is going along so nicely, something pulls the rug from under you? Like losing your job, relationship, car? Why can’t things just stay steady on course? Like forever? In this podcast, you’ll find out how to deal with some of the ordinary inevitable losses of life so you can open up to the new and better yet to come.
Now there’s a challenge for you! Getting your parent to quit bossing you around when you’re waaaay past the need-bossing-around age. And yet, it’s doable! In this podcast, you’ll learn a surprising technique that will help your parent grow up into an adult, and thus treat you as one. Oh happy day!
Why is it that sometimes in the best of times, you feel anxious? Like the other shoe is going to drop any minute, and sure enough, something comes along to bump you out of your happiness bubble. How unfortunate! Especially since it doesn’t need to be this way. In this podcast you’ll learn how to keep that happiness going – on and on and on! Cause, why not? You certainly deserve it.
It’s tempting to compare yourself to others, you know, those slimmer-richer-happier-more successful others, yet whenever you do, you end up feeling awful about yourself. Lower than an earthworm, undeserving, miserable. That’s not a way to live! And certainly not a way to achieve your unique goals. In this podcast you’ll discover how to get past the trap of comparison and actually use comparison to your advantage. Yay!
Why can some people express their disappointment, frustration or even anger with a loved one so easily, and yet confrontation is something that totally makes you cringe. You can’t go on like this, bottling up all your hurt and angry feelings, but what are you to do? Tune in to this podcast to find out a remarkably easy way to confront others appropriately and without cringing!
Does it ever feel like you’re in a really bad movie, where no matter what you do, you end up in a sucky relationship? Over and over and over again? To where you want to give up on relationships forever. Yet you know you really want a good relationship, so what now? In this podcast, you’ll discover what’s holding you back and how to handle it so you can have that blissful relationship you dream of.
You don’t think of yourself as an overly sensitive person, but heck! When people think your ideas are ridiculous or stupid or whatever, or when they don’t see the value of your work, your help, you get hurt or angry - sometimes both at the same time. Neither of which truly makes you feel better. There is a better way! In this podcast, you’ll learn the magic of choice, and how you can use it to restore your happiness and self-esteem.
Ever felt stuck, like you’re on a hamster wheel of never really getting ahead, whether it’s with finances, love, or just plain getting up in the world? Why is it that what you really really want always seems just out of reach? Are you that inept? No! In this podcast, find out how to get off that hamster wheel and into the land of “YAY!” in two easy steps.
Why is it you can’t seem to get any of your desired self-improvement goals going? Whether it’s losing weight, going to the gym, or getting to work on time, nothing you do seems to stick. Surely you’re not that bad a person! No, you’re not! You just haven’t discovered what this podcast offers, namely the secret of how to make your worthwhile self-improvement goals stick. Tune in and find out!
Does it ever feel like your emotions are running the show? Like your anger, anxiety, depression have just taken over your whole being? How are you to get on with what needs to be done when you feel such overwhelming emotions? In this podcast, discover how you can deal with your emotions so they don’t take you hostage, so you can get on with your life the way you want to.
To you, it seems like “be patient” is just another way of people saying “tolerate the stuff you don’t like.” Aargh! Who needs that? But patience is actually the key to a wonderful future. Not a future of putting-up-with, but a future designed by your choice. Yes! It’s possible, it’s doable. In this podcast, you’ll learn the true value of patience, and how you can use it to create a better, more fulfilling life for yourself.
What is it with people who won’t do what they’re supposed to do! Partners, children, co-workers, what is it, a conspiracy to get you to do everything yourself? No. Although it certainly can feel like it. In this podcast, discover two easy yet powerful steps to getting more of what you need other people to handle, actually handled! Without wearing yourself out screaming or nagging. Sweet!
Why is it you can’t seem to get off the blame game? Whether it’s blaming other people for whatever’s going wonky in your life, or blaming yourself over and over again, it seems blame is your go-to for, well, everything! But it doesn’t feel good in the long run, and it never solves anything, so what are you to do? In this podcast, you will discover the two secrets that can allow you to let go of the blame game forever. And lead a much happier life because of it.
Does it ever feel like your emotions are running the show? Like your anger, anxiety, depression have just taken over your whole being? How are you to get on with what needs to be done when you feel such overwhelming emotions? In this podcast, discover how you can deal with your emotions so they don’t take you hostage, so you can get on with your life the way you want to.
It seems like life keeps punching you in the gut, whether it’s with annoying stuff like your car getting keyed, or serious stuff, like dealing with a partner’s terminal illness, and you’re getting increasingly bitter and cynical with every passing day. Which does no good to you whatsoever. In this podcast, you’ll learn more productive, helpful ways to deal with whatever “stuff” – minor or serious – life throws at you.
You’ve totally had it with people who won’t do what they’re supposed to do! You don’t like snapping at people or yelling at them, but what else can you do? You’ve run out of patience and things have got to get handled! In this podcast, discover three easy yet powerful steps to getting more of what you need done by others, done!
What is it with some people that they refuse to respect who you are? Dissing pretty much everything from your emotions and your dress style to what you do for work? Why does it feel so bad? It’s verbal abuse, that’s why! In this podcast, you’ll learn the three basic forms of verbal abuse and how to handle them in the moment, so you never have to feel “bad” or “wrong” again!
(A note of caution: if you fear that someone might get more abusive with you – verbally or physically - if you stand up for yourself, do NOT use the techniques in this podcast. Get professional help ASAP.)
Does it feel like the stress in your life has increased exponentially since COVID? Are you all too often jumpy, anxious, upset, or just plain mad? How are you to survive all this, much less thrive?! In this podcast, discover a few simple techniques to help you deal with some of that stress, and feel an “Ah” of relief so you can get on with your life.
Have you ever been scared to death of making a change, no matter how much you wanted it, because – heck – what if it didn’t work out? What if it made things worse? Yikes! A valid fear, for sure, but one that you don’t need to carry around with you. In this podcast, you’ll discover a powerful yet easy way to make those changes you want without endangering all that you care about.
You are so over being the go-to person for everyone in your life: at work, at home, wherever. How can you free yourself of their demands without being a jerk? Great question! In this podcast, you’ll explore how to do just that in three easy steps that allow you to genuinely support your peeps without doing it all for them.
When did the idea of fun vanish from your life? What happened that turned you into this serious, perpetually worried, anxious person? Wouldn’t it be nice to have that feeling of “fun” once again? Well, in this podcast, you’ll find out just how to re-discover “fun” no matter what you’re doing, and in the process enjoy your life so much more.
Does the uncertainty of post-pandemic life have you chewing your nails to the quick and spending your nights tossing and turning? How can you survive in the midst of so much economic and social chaos? In this podcast, discover the “gold” that is truly yours, and that can not only sustain you, but help you thrive, even in the face of so much change.
Does fear ever hold you back from asking for that promotion, or exploring that new hobby, or going for a better relationship? Is there a better answer than “Oh, well,” and making do with your current situation? Yes! Find out, in this podcast, how to weed out absurd fears from real ones, and how to respond to real fears so that they no longer stand in the way of your heartfelt desires.
Really? How can worry possibly be a friend, given the rampant anxiety it plunges you into. But yes, used properly, worry is indeed a very valuable friend, which is what you will explore in this podcast: the hows, wheres and whys of your new and powerful friend – worry!
Why is it that people don’t understand you’re busy! But when you offer a quick apology for whatever it is they think you did wrong and zip off, they’re miffed. What’s up with that?! Isn’t an apology sufficient? Nope. Not unless you’ve been listening with your heart. Discover in this podcast what makes for a genuinely satisfying apology, without taking oodles of time out of your already harried life.
Are you ever frustrated over how hard it is to change sometimes? Like sticking with a new diet or exercise plan, or de-cluttering your home, or being nicer to your kids or co-workers? In this podcast, find out what’s truly in the way of that change you long for, and the steps to making change really stick!
Don’t you just wish people would quit pointing out aspects of your personality as annoying? Yet you do recognize you have some traits that aren’t all that swift. In this podcast, you’ll be introduced to a simple shift of perspective that can transform your not-so-great personality quirks into positive ones that will bring value to yourself and others.
There’s the occasional dip into boredom, and then there’s boredom that seems relentless, dumping you into the grey of depression. In this podcast, we'll explore what boredom really is, and some ways to conquer boredom so you can lift yourself out of mind-numbing grey and into the technicolor of an invigorating life!
Just how powerful are the words you tell yourself, over and over? Does the yada-yada going on in your head matter? What if in this podcast, you discovered not only are your words to yourself powerful, but that there’s a way to work with them to make your life better and brighter?
What if there was a way to grow more love in your life? What if you could, by the “doing” of love, grow the feeling of love? In this podcast, find out what the “doing” of love is, and how you can harness it to grow the love in your life!
Ever wished life were that simple? That you could just dump worry and be happy? In this podcast, you’ll be introduced to a couple of easy techniques that can indeed release your worry and lead you to the land of “be happy."
There’s garden-variety anxiety, and then there’s panic attacks. Heart-thudding, breath-catching, mind-racing panic that comes out of nowhere. In this podcast, you’ll explore what panic attacks can be about, and some ways to deal with panic so it doesn’t ruin your life.
What do you do when you want so badly to just ditch it all – yet you know you absolutely cannot? What if you could discover a way to ditch it all – without really ditching it? And without harming anyone in the process . . .
Do you ever feel like you’re not in charge of your emotions, that fear is lurking inside of you, ready to engulf you in a tsunami of dreaded and dreadful feelings? In this podcast, find out how you can take charge of your fear and take back your life the way you want it to feel!
Ever get the feeling that the whole world is against you? It seems that all you can do is be miserable and feel sorry for yourself? Well, in this podcast you’ll discover how to kick the self-pity habit and take back your power!
Ever wonder why, when you try so hard to fit in a certain job or relationship, it just doesn’t work? Like there must be something wrong with you? In this podcast, we’ll explore how to get past your “what’s wrong with me?” and into healthy self-respect.
Do you ever get frustrated with people not knowing what you want and totally ignoring your very legitimate needs? In this podcast, you’ll discover the easiest, quickest way to get those needs met!
Don’t you just hate it when you’d love to lash out at someone, but for a whole host of reasons, you absolutely cannot? In this podcast, find out how to deal with your anger and resentment without hurting yourself or another!
Do you have those days when you not only feel like you got up on the wrong side of the bed, but that your whole day is one long “wrong side of the bed”? Well, in this podcast, you’ll be pleased to discover a simple question that can turn the “wrong side” into the “right side” with surprising ease!
Ever get the feeling that you've just plain run out of steam? Not that you're physically tired, but somehow everything seems to be too much; your "get up and go" just got up and went? In this podcast, we'll explore three ways to help you get out of the doldrums and back on track!
Do you find yourself stuck sometimes, looking for who or what to blame when something goes wrong? It's certainly tempting! Especially in these turbulent, unpredictable times. In this podcast, find out how to get un-stuck and be the winner in your life!
Ever find yourself shying away from undertaking a new venture, going for a new job, or learning a new skill? In this podcast, discover two components that will help you succeed – every time. If babies can do it, so can you!