Straight Talk with Sandra Reich

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When Obstacles Hold Us Back from Our Dreams Aug 16, 2018

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You have dreams for your life, yet it can sometimes feel impossible to make them real. Very real obstacles often hinder us from moving forward - fear, procrastination, humiliation, discomfort, having sufficient resources, dealing with a family crisis or struggling with an illness - mental or physical, to name a few. Is it even worth it to try to move forward with your dreams? Join us for the inspirational episode as Sandra talks with Stephanie Erickson about how to dream your best dreams and overcome your obstacles.

Why You Need More Downtime! Aug 09, 2018

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Do you ever feel bad for taking some downtime to relax? Rest and relaxation are not just luxuries! In fact, they are necessities - research shows that taking naps, meditation, nature walks and taking intentional, mental breaks will actually increase productivity, replenish attention, solidify memories and encourage creativity! Join us as Sandra talks with her colleague Georgia Dow about the importance of integrating relaxation in our lives.

Type A or Type B? Understanding Personality Aug 02, 2018

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Maybe you’ve heard of the notion of the type A vs type B personalities. This is the theory that our personalities can be largely broken down into two categories. The type A personality traits usually lend to someone who is very tightly strung, perhaps very competitive and maybe with an obsessive compulsive tendency. Meanwhile, the type B personality traits usually has someone who is a little more withdrawn and laid back, a little more creative and reflective and generally more relaxed. But does the theory really hold water? Is it helpful or harmful for us to make these distinctions? Listen in as Sandra and her colleague Melissa Hindley talk about the complexities of personalities and the values of understanding how you’re wired.

Encore: Is Your Emotional Regulator Stuck? Jul 26, 2018

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Have you ever come across that one person who is too happy, too angry, too sad, or too enthusiastic at all the wrong moments? Or shows little to no emotion at all? Or are you that person? Are your emotions explosive at times? Or maybe you don’t react at all. It could be your emotional regulator is stuck. Emotion regulation is the ability to gauge the appropriate level and range of emotional response to a given situation. When your regulator doesn’t function right, you can experience extreme highs and extreme lows when responding to different situations. Doesn’t mean you’re broken, crazy or weird. It just means your emotional regulator needs some tweaking. Sandra Reich is joined by Melissa Hendley a Clinical Couselor at The Montreal Center for Anxiety and Depression to discuss emotional regulation and how to really master this fascinating topic.

Encore: Doing Something Brave Every Day Jul 19, 2018

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What is holding you back from being a star in your own life? What’s stopping you from doing that one thing that you feel you “aren’t” brave enough for? If you were not afraid - how would your life change? What would you do if no one was watching? Do you know what “Think Magic” mean’s? What the “Einstein factor” is? Listen as Sandra Reich talks to Sarah Victory author of “Do Something Brave Every Day” and Double Your Business in One Year or Less Time to stop fear from stopping you! Don’t miss this fascinating discussion on Straight Talk.

Encore: The Dangers of Romantic Fantasy Jul 12, 2018

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We have all heard those perfect lines in movies and songs like, You complete me. Yet this way of thinking of sets us up for incredible dangers of hurt and disappointment in our romantic relationships. Sandra is joined by the Co-author of Once Upon a Time; How Cinderella Grew Up and Became a Happy Empowered Woman and Co- Director of Empowered Women Workshops, Maite Gomez to discuss the difficulties of living in romantic fantasy when it comes to real life relationships.

Encore: How to Get Over Yourself, Get Out of Your Own Way, and Get What You Want Out of Life! Jul 05, 2018

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Have you ever wondered how successful people seem to have it so easy? They just seem to get what they want, like they have some sort of invisible magnet that attracts everything to them. In a sense…they do. They have learned one very valuable lesson…they get out of their own way. When you get caught up in trying so hard to make things happen, you tend to trip over your own feet so to speak and inadvertently sabotage your own efforts. It’s not necessarily a conscious effort, but it’s there. Join Sandra Reich and the drill sergeant of life, Beatrice Bruno and learn how to get out of your own way, and get what you want out of life!

When Helplessness Takes You Hostage Jun 28, 2018

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Do you ever feel like giving up because the outcome is fated anyway? Does someone you love seem to be stuck and given over to putting up with their circumstances – have they stopped looking for relief or change from their situation? We call this “learned helplessness”. Learned helplessness can have a profound impact on mental health and well-being – often manifesting in symptoms of depression, elevated stress levels, and less motivation to take care of their physical health. Tune in as Sandra and Straight Talk regular Georgia Dow talk about the steps you can take to address this type of thinking.

Making the Most of Mindfulness Jun 21, 2018

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We live in a fast-paced world. This forces us to move through life quickly, always looking to the next thing. This pace often scatters our thoughts and emotions, leaving us feeling stressed, highly-strung and at times quite anxious. How can we reverse this trend in our lives? Join us for this important episode where Sandra invites special guest Stephane Bensoussan to answer that very question as he shares his wisdom about mindfulness. Learn how greater awareness and training your attention to the present can help reduce stress, help you cope better with anxiety, and increase your quality of life.

When It's Really NOT About the Food! Jun 14, 2018

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Our love-hate relationship with food and health confronts us at every turn. Magazines, social media, blogs, the fashion world, movies and television – everywhere we look, we are reminded that we could do more to look better, trim up, and be healthier. We all seem prone to think that if we lose those ten pounds, gain muscle, or adopt that healthy skin glow, it will make us feel better about ourselves. So we eat less, or change our diet, or exercise more. For some of us, it becomes an obsession. The problem is that it’s usually not actually about the food. It’s likely rooted in some other issues that are impacting our self-worth. Join us as Sandra and frequent guest, Melissa Hindley, talk about what’s beneath the surface of most eating disorders and food issues.