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Understanding Generational Trauma Mar 16, 2025

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Generational trauma affects mental health, relationships and behavior, causing cycles of emotional distress and difficulty breaking harmful patterns. Jennifer Griffith experienced a chaotic home life as a child, which led to poor grades, driving under the influence, and an eating disorder. She explores generational trauma and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships. Jennifer is the host of the About Your Mother podcast and author of the book, Both Sides of Then: Finding Love After Abandonment.

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Achieving Balance in Life Mar 10, 2025

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Many people strive for work/life balance but is there really such a thing? According to Kristel Bauer, our model for work/life leads to burn out. She discusses what she calls a more intelligent, holistic and effective way to live your life. Kristel is a corporate wellness and performance expert, who is the creator and host of the podcast, Live Greatly. She is a contributing writer for Entrepreneur, and author of the book, Work-Life Tango: Finding Happiness, Harmony, and Peak Performance Wherever You Work.

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Seeing the Beauty in Life Mar 03, 2025

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In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in our busy lives and overlook the beauty that surrounds us. Karen Wingate talks about why we need to slow down, observe, and appreciate the sights, sounds, and experiences that make life truly remarkable. For most of her life, Karen was legally blind, until surgery gave her what she describes as “better than ever vision.” According to Karen, our senses are so intricately woven into our physical makeup that we forget the wonder behind what we see and hear.Karen is a speaker and devotional writer. Her new book is, With Open Ears: 60 Reflections on the Wonder of Sound from a Woman Born Blind.

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Discovering Your Hidden Genius Feb 24, 2025

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We are all hardwired to think and work differently. What challenges and excites one person may seem boring or unsatisfying to another. According to Betsy Wills, discovering your hidden genius is the key to discovering your life’s work. She talks about how you can identify your natural talents, interests, and personality traits. Betsy is the cofounder of YouScience, a national onlinepsychometric-assessment service. She is a regular guest lecturer at Vanderbilt University and at New York University Stern School of Business and has been a featured speaker for TedX Women. She is the coauthor of the book, Your Hidden Genius: The Science-Backed Strategy to Uncovering and Harnessing Your Innate Talents.

Navigating Parenting Challenges Feb 17, 2025

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Raising kids is one of the toughest jobs you will ever have and the one for which you might feel the least prepared. Knowing how to be an effective parent is challenging. Dr. Paul Sunseri offer tools to help parents solve parenting challenges. Through his work with gentle parenting, Dr. Sunseri helps families create loving and supportive environments with kids who he contends are far better behaved and respectful. Dr. Sunseri is a clinical psychologist who treats children and adolescents with serious mental helath conditions. He is the developer of Intensive Family-Focused Therapy a highly form of family-based mental health care, and the author of the book, Gentle Parenting Reimagined: How to Make It Work with Oppositional and Defiant Kids.

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How to Make the Honeymoon Effect Last in Relationships Feb 10, 2025

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Think back on the most spectacular love affair of your life—the big one that toppled you head over heels. Life was so beautiful that you couldn't wait to bound out of bed in the morning to experience more heaven on earth. It was the honeymoon effect that was to last forever. Unfortunately for most, the honeymoon effect is frequently short-lived. Bruce H. Lipton, PhD, bestselling author of The Honeymoon Effect and The Biology of Belief, describes how the honeymoon effect was not a chance event or a coincidence, but a personal creation. He reveals how we manifest it and the reasons why we lose it. Dr. Lipton explains how to create the honeymoon experience again, this time in a way that ensures a happily-ever-after relationship.

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How to Navigate Change Feb 02, 2025

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Many people want to enact change but don’t know how to begin. According to Alexis Fernandez Preiksa, you already possess the most powerful tool to get the job done … your mind. She discusses how to enact change and improve mental, physical, and emotional health one day at a time. Alexis is a neuroscientist turned podcast host who is known for her tough love attitude and accessible approach to scientifically proven mindset hacks. She is the creator and host of the podcast, Do You F**king Mind?,andthe author of the book, How to Chase Change: 30 Days to Master Your Mindset.

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How to Be Successful in the Workplace Jan 26, 2025

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Most everyone dreams of having a successful career that they enjoy and that provides them with the life they desire. But more often than not, many end up settling for less and living day by day unfulfilled. The good news is that having a successful career may be more in your control than you believe. According to Erika Ayers Badan, you’re not perfect, work isn’t perfect, but you can both be great. She discusses how to be effective in the workplace, love what you do, and get noticed. Erika is the CEO of Food52. She was the first CEO of Barstool Sports, one of the most influential sports, lifestyle, and entertainment media brands on the internet. Erika led the company from a regional blog with 12 employees to a national powerhouse with over 300 employees. She has been named one of Forbes' Most Powerful Women in the U.S. in Sports. Erika has held leading roles at Microsoft, AOL, Demand Media, and Yahoo, and has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, and top podcasts. She is the author of Nobody Cares About Your Career: Why Failure is Good, The Great Ones Play Hurt, and Other Hard Truths.

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Healing from Past Trauma Jan 20, 2025

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Are emotional wounds from your past keeping you from the life you desire? According to Tamala Floyd, no matter what you’ve experienced, healing, growth and transformation are possible. She explains how concepts of Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) can be interwoven with the power of ancestor wisdom to support people on their healing journey. Tamala is a psychotherapist, IFS lead trainer, consultant, author, and speaker. She is the author of the book, Listening When Parts Speak: A Practical Guide to healing with Internal Family Systems Therapy and Ancestor Wisdom.

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Avoiding Relationship Pitfalls Jan 13, 2025

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With constant demands on your time and attention it’s easy to neglect your romantic relationship. The spark may be gone and you may feel disconnected from each other. Carolyn Sharp offers a solution for relationships that are struggling, feeling stale, or just in need of a little extra care. Carolyn is a couples therapist who helps people build vital, vibrant, and secure functioning relationships. She is the author of the book, Fire It Up: Four Secrets to Reigniting Intimacy and Joy in Your Relationship.

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