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Strategies for Emotional Self-Care Emotional self-care is critical In a world that is bustling with emotions. Navigating life as an emotionally sensitive person can feel like an intricate dance. Every emotional wave, whether yours or someone else’s, can be deeply felt, making it easy to become overwhelmed. But by embracing your sensitivity and lear…
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Belly Breathing: A Powerful Tool for Anxiety Anxiety expert Dr. David Carbonell has a powerful suggestion during moments of panic: practice belly breathing. Belly breathing can serve as a powerful anchor against anxiety by grounding you in the present moment. Each breath is a gentle reminder of your ability to find solace amidst the chaos, and help…
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Excerpt from the Audiobook Falling in Love with Where You Are Spiritual teacher Jeff Foster is the author of the enlightening audiobook “Falling in Love with Where You Are.” A former astrophysics scholar at Cambridge University, Jeff encourages us to break free from preconceived notions about life, liberate ourselves from the shackles of past and f…
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How to Create Weight Loss Success Navigating the path to enhanced confidence amidst the challenges of weight loss can be a complex journey, particularly when it’s tempting to anchor one’s aspirations solely on the envisioned end-state identity. In this episode, we explore the profound insights shared by the authors of the empowering audiobook, The …
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Create Positivity: Start Strong in the New Year As we enter the New Year, creating positive change is high on our list of priorities. Start your year off on the right foot by embracing the power of mindfulness to stop negative thinking and lay a solid foundation to create positivity. Join us as psychologist Dr. Klemanski shares simple yet powerful …
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The Benefits of Living Beyond Your Comfort Zone Embark on a transformative journey as we explore the art of living beyond your comfort zone. While the familiar may be reassuring, the real magic happens when we step outside the confines of what we know. Join us as we share an engaging excerpt from the witty audiobook How to Be Miserable: 40 Strategi…
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Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation to Overcome Anxiety In our fast-paced modern era, anxiety seems like an unwelcome epidemic, but today we’ll explore how to overcome anxiety with an excerpt from the audiobook Don’t Let Your Anxiety Run Your Life: Using the Science of Emotion Regulation and Mindfulness to Overcome Fear and Worry, written by acclaim…
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How to Find Your Mission in Life Are you embarking on a journey of self-discovery? Do you want to know how to find your mission but feel adrift in the sea of life? You’re in good company! Every hero’s journey begins with uncertainty. In this episode, we’ll equip you with three transformative exercises to help you unearth your life’s purpose. These …
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How to Fix Your Sleep Schedule Night owls and early birds, it’s time to fix your sleep schedule. If your mind is too active when you are trying to sleep, the reason could be that you are trying to sleep at a time when your body clock is promoting alertness. To set yourself up for a successful night of rest, it’s vital to match your internal clock t…
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Instructions for using Mindfulness Meditation for Anxiety Today, clinical psychologist and anxiety expert Dr. David Carbonell provides step-by-step instructions for a simple mindfulness meditation for anxiety. These instructions are from his popular audiobook, Panic Attacks Workbook: A Guided Program for Beating the Panic Trick (Second Edition). Mi…
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Do you struggle with flight anxiety? Well, you’re not alone! But what if you could conquer that fear and finally enjoy air travel without the crippling anxiety? The audiobook, "Fear of Flying Workbook: Overcome Your Anticipatory Anxiety and Develop Skills for Flying with Confidence", written by anxiety expert Dr. David Carbonell, provides practical…
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Sometimes, finding the strength to accept things can feel impossible. But there are simple techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (or "ACT"), that can help you find peace and learn to practice acceptance, even in the midst of chaos. These tips are from the audiobook, "Things Might Go Terribly, Horribly Wrong: A Guide to a Life Liberated …
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This episode address some of the common causes of fatigue so that you can finally stop feeling tired all the time. Thankfully, most of the reasons for a lack of energy are fixable and require simple lifestyle changes. With helpful direction from the sleep experts who wrote the popular audiobook, ”Goodnight Mind: Turn Off Your Noisy Thoughts and Get…
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It can be hard to shake off thoughts that make you feel scared or anxious, especially when you’re convinced that it's necessary for your well-being. The good news is that you can take control of your thoughts and break free from this cycle of negativity. We want to help you get started by sharing a powerful mindfulness exercise from the audiobook, …
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Are you an introvert struggling to keep up with the fast-paced, extroverted world around you? Do you feel drained after spending time in social situations? If so, it’s crucial that you learn how to make time for yourself to recharge and replenish your introverted energy. Stay tuned for an excerpt from the popular audiobook, ”The Awakened Introvert:…
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You can tap into the deepest parts of your mind and find purpose through meditation. Meditation can help you to discover your true desires and dreams. And the best part? Meditation comes with a whole heap of benefits—not just finding your purpose! Today's excerpt is from the popular audiobook ” Why?: What Your Life is Telling You About Who You Are …
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Dr. Julie de Azevedo Hanks, author of the popular audiobook ”The Assertiveness Guide for Women: How to Communicate Your Needs, Set Healthy Boundaries, and Transform Your Relationships”, offers great advice for how to practice self-compassion, a critical aspect of emotional well-being and resilience. she shares s a practical exercise for cultivating…
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After a breakup, you might experience any or all of the five stages of grief. These stages can be scary and disorienting, but there is light at the end of the tunnel! By learning to understand the feelings associated with grief and how to be gentle with yourself as you move through them, you can create a positive environment for healing. In this ep…
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Whether you're a seasoned meditator or just starting out, meditation inevitably has its difficult moments, but learning how to overcome challenges in meditation creates a chance for discovery and allows for the possibility of freedom. Today we’re sharing tips to address the challenges and difficulties that come with a regular meditation practice fr…
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Is there any way to know how to eat “just enough”? Though there isn’t a particular science behind it, Intuitive Eating offers a proven way to establish communication between your brain and your belly. Mindfully creating awareness of what your body says it needs is the first step to understanding what “just enough” is for you. In this episode, we’re…
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All too often, we look at the scale to drive our health goals and not at a values-based weight loss method. Pushing too hard to reach milestones can mean a departure from who you really are or even ignoring what truly matters to you. Weight loss with self-love is possible! Don’t let the numbers and goals replace what makes you, you! Instead, find l…
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No matter what your bad habit is, you have the power to change it. Understanding how the mind works can help you to rewire your brain and break bad habits — without using willpower! Today we’re talking with Dr. Amy Johnson, psychologist and author of the best-selling audiobook, "The Little Book of Big Change: The No Willpower Approach to Breaking A…
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Often, people who have been abandoned or betrayed by those they trusted have trouble letting go of their pain. Today, Dr. Ronald Potter-Efron, anger management expert and author of the audiobook "Healing the Angry Brain," addresses this issue. He explains the “HEALS” method, a powerful technique that teaches you how to let go of resentment. The pos…
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All too often, we perpetuate the "forbidden food" myth by telling ourselves that we should be ashamed of the foods we enjoy. But according to Dr. Lynn Rossy, author of the audiobook The Mindfulness-Based Eating Solution: Proven Strategies to End Overeating, Satisfy Your Hunger, and Savor Your Life, eating should be enjoyable. Today Dr. Rossy offers…
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When learning how to improve concentration in meditation, there is often a struggle to find enjoyment and pleasure in the process. It is normal to experience this feeling, and in this episode, Richard Shankman, author of the audiobook The Art and Skill of Buddhist Meditation: Mindfulness, Concentration, and Insight suggests helpful, kind, and aware…
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In a world filled with trouble, we can all benefit by learning how to practice loving kindness meditation. With a focus on sending the love in your heart to those near and dear to you, as well as those it might be more difficult to extend kindness to, loving kindness meditation helps us to cultivate self-compassion and recognize the interconnectedn…
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In this episode, you’ll learn how you can access the power of meditation for personal growth, self-healing, to release anxiety, and to live on purpose. Our guest is David Gandelman, a spiritual teacher, author of "The 7 Energies of the Soul," and founder of Meditation School. David’s mission is to awaken souls on their path of growing into being hu…
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When your mind has free reign over your feelings, it becomes difficult to find an awareness of the present moment. Thought patterns with a tendency to drag you into spirals of worry are all too common and can appear without a moment’s notice. Thankfully, there is relief to be found in the mindfulness techniques of learning to mind your thoughts and…
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Your talents are the innate skills that nature gave you to realize your uniqueness, and they are clues that can help you to find your purpose in life. You have been gifted with a unique combination of talents that equip you to walk through life with purpose. This excerpt from the audiobook Why?: What Your Life is Telling You About Who You Are and W…
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If you struggle with controlling your emotions and overreacting, it can be helpful to understand how the brain processes emotion. Today, Dr. Judith Siegel, author of the audiobook "Stop Overreacting", takes us through the most relevant aspects of brain chemistry and functioning, and demystifies the role of your mind in overreacting. The post Stop O…
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Though experiencing heartbreak is a time of grieving, it does present a new opportunity to create the life you desire. Dr. Christina Hibbert, author of the audiobook Who Am I Without You? 52 Ways to Rebuild Self-Esteem After A Breakup, shares her thoughts on healing after heartbreak. What do you want your future to look like? Focusing on this quest…
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It can be challenging to be an introvert in a world that favors extroverts and high energy. But Dr. Arnie Kozak, author of the audiobook The Awakened Introvert: Practical Mindfulness Skills to Help You Maximize Your Strengths and Thrive in a Loud and Crazy World, has an encouraging suggestion — embrace being an introvert! In fact, the Buddha himsel…
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Worry convinces us there's danger, and then tricks us into getting into fight, flight, or freeze mode — even when there is no danger. In this interview, Dr. David Carbonell, clinical psychologist, anxiety expert and author of the best-selling audiobook "The Worry Trick: How Your Brain Tricks You into Expecting the Worst and What You Can Do About It…
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Whether you are new to mindfulness practice, or a regular meditator, you may have wondered how to improve mindfulness meditation. Regardless of your level of experience, it may sometimes feel that your mind works against you or presents frustrations that ruin a peaceful moment. Creating a greater understanding of the obstacles you face in mindfulne…
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Panic attacks trick millions of people into fearing disaster and giving up so many of the activities they used to enjoy without fear. But you CAN regain freedom from panic attacks! Today we’re sharing an excerpt from the just released audiobook, "The Panic Attacks Workbook: A Guided Program for Beating the Panic Trick (Second Edition)." Written by …
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Expecting perfection, inviting excuses, and harboring self-doubt are all distractions that can keep you from staying on track during weight loss. Though these challenges can be discouraging, don’t let them — or your goals — stop you from living your life. Dr.s Lillis, Dahl, and Weineland, authors of the audiobook The Diet Trap, encourage you to exp…
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When you eat without shame or guilt—free of old beliefs about what you should and should not eat—the results might surprise you. Today Dr. Lynn Rossy, author of the audiobook "The Mindfulness-Based Eating Solution," covers the basics of mindful eating. Dr. Rossy shares that what you choose to eat, when you choose to eat it, and how you eat it, shou…
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What bad habit would you like to change? How many times have you tried to break free of it? Why is it that for all our good intentions and heroic willpower we’re often unsuccessful, and end up right back where we started? How can we overcome bad habits for good? Dr. Amy Johnson shares her insights to help you break any habit—once and for all—withou…
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Do you struggle with creating and keeping helpful habits? Today, Dr. Ted Zeff, a psychologist who specializes in working with highly sensitive people, shares some of the elements involved in maintaining good habits. Taking small steps, and looking into your life goals hold the key to unlocking and forming new habits. All it takes is the right struc…
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After a difficult loss or breakup, don’t go through it alone! Instead, focus on ways to build a support system. Though heartbreak can make us want to remain alone, putting in the effort to recognize who you can lean on and how they can help can make all the difference in the healing process. By reflecting on what kind of help you need from those yo…
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Today we’re sharing an excerpt from the audiobook Why?: What Your Life is Telling You About Who You Are and Why You’re Here. This excerpt discusses the six great archetypal pathways that can help you to express your talents and realize our mission: the teacher/communicator, the healer/peacemaker, the warrior/guardian, the explorer/scientist, the bu…
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Knowing how to stop an overreaction when it is in full swing can seem intimidating and perhaps even out of reach. It might feel that once it begins, there is no stopping it. Though you might not be able to control what triggers you, you can learn to tune in to your body and take an active role in remaining calm. Today, Dr. Judith Siegel, author of …
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Exercising impulse control is a basic idea that becomes very difficult when you just want to send that text or email and say what you really think. Letting your mind make decisions when angry might seem like the easiest option, but in the long run it is more healthy to build impulse control and learn to curb your anger. You can’t always control you…
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We can all benefit from a quick and easy way to stop stress and bring ourselves back to the present moment. QUIET is an acronym for a simple technique that helps you quiet your mind in any given moment. Best of all, it only takes a few seconds! In this episode we’re sharing an excerpt from psychotherapist Dr. Arnie Kozac’s audiobook "The Awakened I…
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If you struggle with being assertive and knowing how to communicate effectively, you’re not alone — it’s a problem faced by many. In this excerpt from her audiobook, psychologist Dr. Julie De Azevedo Hanks encourages you to examine the way you assert yourself at work and at home, sharing strategies for getting your message across clearly and confid…
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Where is your mind right now? Are you thinking about the future? Or maybe your mind is in the past? When you are mindful, your mind is focused on right now. Psychologist Dr. Susan Albers offers helpful advice about staying in the present moment from her audiobook "Eating Mindfully." The post Living in the Now appeared first on Your Great Journey.…
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Have you ever tried to avoid mental burnout or relieve stress by exploring how to open up to joy? Creating happiness in your everyday life is just a small part of MBSR, or Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, a method developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. With a history of helping patients with anxiety, chronic pain, panic, depression and more, MBSR is the p…
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We all face grief and loss, but if we can turn towards it, and listen to it, it may reveal hidden gold. Spiritual teacher Jeff Foster is the author of the popular audiobook "Falling in Love with Where You Are." He studied astrophysics at Cambridge University and holds meetings, retreats, and private sessions around the world, pointing people back t…
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Anxiety is an epidemic in our modern world. Almost everyone experiences anxiety at some time. But studies now show there is a direct link between anxiety and how you respond to emotions. In this episode, psychologist Dr. David Kelmanski, author of the audiobook Don’t Let Your Anxiety Run Your Life, talks about how to outsmart your anxiety using min…
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