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Have you ever wondered what some levers you could pull in your life to experience more fulfillment and deeper satisfaction? This episode introduces you to the framework of PERMA, which provides some elements to consider as you build wellbeing with intention.
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Happy National Poetry Month! I have shared my love of poetry over the past couple years on the show with my segment, Pause for a Poem. Today I go a bit deeper and share some specific ways that I engage with poetry for wellbeing, reflection, and connection. I also share some favorite poems and collections, linked below:
Instructions for Traveling West by Joy Sullivan
What Kind of Woman by Kate Baer
Home Body by Rupi Kaur
Mother's Milk by Rachel Hunt Steenblik
Projections by Sarah Lockwood
A Thousand Mornings by Mary Oliver
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Over 98% of those listening to Practically Happy are female, and this show is for you! Learning about how my menstrual/hormonal/energy cycles mirror the seasons of the year changed my life. Here is a conversation with feminine health expert April Davis of @hausofvagina to share more!
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Is getting dressed a drag, a joy, or somewhere in between? This conversation with Stylist Sydney Bass may give a new perspective to help you choose your clothes with the same ease you order your favorite meal at a restaurant!
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I love learning simple tips that can be applied for an instant up level in my life and relationships. When I learned about Active Constructive Responding, it sounded like the easy adjustment I could use to increase encouragement, connection, and support into my marriage, motherhood, and friendships. Listen to learn more!
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How comfy are you in the buff? When I polled my Instagram audience, the majority of respondents said they "Didn't like being naked, even alone!" In this episode, I share why spending a little more time intentionally nude could build your relationship with yourself, and increase your confidence. Tune in for the research!
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Have you ever just not FELT like DOING ANYTHING? Whether from fatigue, burnout, or overwhelm, sometimes we just need a break! In this encore episode, I share 5 things to consider when you feel like doing nothing.
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You've all heard the phrase "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas..." In this episode, I introduce you to your VAGUS nerve. The understanding of which might change your life. Your Vagus nerve is the brake pedal for your physiological and emotional systems. It helps you slow down, relax, and restore calm and wellbeing. Tune in to learn how!
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I have always loved exploring spirituality, and until recently also identified as a religious person. This episode defines and differentiates spirituality from religion and shares some progress I've had on my own spiritual journey.
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Have you ever found yourself tangled in the weeds of thoughts, stories, and emotions about circumstances beyond your control? In this episode, I introduce an important first step to many thought-experiment processes: acceptance of what is.
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In Atomic Habits, James Clear discusses the important distinction between motion and action. Listen in to learn how to take practical steps towards the life you want!
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We often think of resilience as strength in the face of big, traumatic events. But we also use resilience in the smaller, everyday stressors of life. In this episode I share some factors that build everyday resilience and our ability to weather any storm.
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For all 14 years that I have been a parent, screen-time and how to manage it has been a topic of conversation (and often stress!) In this episode I try to share some candid stories and recent research into the world of kids and screens. Listen in for my tips!
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I have long talked about the benefits of journaling about your gratitude...but where do we share our grief? In this show I share some recent realizations with how to better open up to the whole spectrum of human emotions in order to be more practically happy.
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As the year turns over, we can build some positive anticipation by planning and savoring exciting future events and experiences. Listen in for some of the science behind anticipation and how to use it well.
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This encore episode was the most popular episode of 2023-- so I'm excited to share it again at the beginning of the New Year. Listen in to learn about how to reflect on what to Stop, Steady, Systematize, and Start in 2024.
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At the end of the year, it can be helpful to try on the story of your year from a few different perspectives. This way you can see it more fully, and make a more whole sense of meaning from what you went through. This episode shares how!
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This is the time of year that we really want to–I think a lot of us really want to create lasting memories. We want to have these experiences that are magical and beautiful, and that we’ll remember. This episode will share some evidence-based tips for making memories that last!
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Research shows that a ratio of around 3:1 positive emotions to negative emotions yields higher well-being and life satisfaction. But how do we generate those emotions, and how much is too much? Tune in to think about your emotions in a whole new way!
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Having a value or two identified as anchors for your holiday season can help simplify decision making, add ease and confidence to what can otherwise be a hectic time of year. Tune in for a refresher on values and some examples of using them as guidelines for holiday planning.
List of Values
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