Clinical Psychologist Dr. Nicole LePera has extensively studied the science that ties the mind and body together. Inspired by her own personal experiences with anxiety and stress, she's dedicated to understanding how difficult feelings emerge with the goal of empowering others to take control of their lives in a holistic way. I recently had the pleasure of having her back on the podcast to discuss the interplay between physical and mental health, the importance of... read more ›
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Look at high-achieving individuals from Olympians to business mavericks and you'll quickly notice one thing they all have in common - a strong mindset. As the command center for the actions we take, our brains play an undeniably critical role in the pursuit of success. It's one thing to set goals, but another to have the mental strength to stay committed to them when things don't go as planned. To that end, any individual, whether... read more ›
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Recently I sat down with Dr. Caroline Leaf, host of the leading podcast Cleaning Up The Mental Mess, and bestselling author of multiple books. She holds a Master's degree and a PhD in Communication Pathology, along with a Bachelor of Science in Logopaedics. We delved deep into the power of the mind and its influence on the brain. Dr. Leaf, with her extensive academic background and practical experience, shared invaluable insights on how to harness... read more ›
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Looking to learn how to thrive under pressure? Kelly McGonigal has your answers. She's made a career with the power of psychology, using it to help people improve their mental health and overall wellbeing. Her insights have reached all sorts of audiences; her first two books, The Willpower Instinctand The Upside of Stress, are bestsellers with tens of thousands of copies sold worldwide. Kelly's expertise helped form Stanford's innovative Compassion Cultivation Training program that's... read more ›
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Stress - we've all felt it, and in today's day and age, it's just a fact of life. But just because it's seemingly unavoidable doesn't mean you have to give in to it. Learning ways to manage and cope with stress is essential for a healthy and balanced life. This is something I spoke about in-depth on my latest podcast with Dr. Elissa Epel, an accomplished Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Psychiatry... read more ›
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