The New Beyond with Dr Judith Rich

S3 E12 Making Friends With Your Discomfort Zone Sooner or later, you knew this was coming.  It’s time to have a conversation about learning to be comfortable being uncomfortable. And why not?  After all, it’s the basis of everything we talk about here on this podcast.  Growth, adventure, learning, creativity, passion, aliveness….. it all begins at the end of your comfort zone. Not much going on there in the C.Z. (comfort zone) that you don’t already know, haven’t already done a million times.  And yes, I get that there is a certain amount of comfort to be had by knowing you have it there in your back pocket.  You can go there whenever you want.  You can pull back, put your feet up, and watch the sunset with a martini in your hand.  Don’t get me wrong!  By all means, we need to do that on a regular basis. So go for it! I’m talking about our attachment to being comfortable and to never venturing beyond our C.Z.  The truth is, most people on the planet today are faced with the necessity of re-inventing themselves on a regular basis.  The world is changing at such a rapid pace, nothing stays the same for very long. So this week, we’re taking on the experience of learning how to use the discomfort zone as the path forward into new possibilities.  When you’re stuck, lost, confused, or afraid, it’s time to lean into the discomfort and go through it. Beyond the Discomfort Zone lies the joy and the love you seek.  It’s all there waiting for you to muster up the courage and willingness to choose something other than what you already know.  And here’s the deal:  you can do this!  You already have within, everything you need to make that journey. Tune in as we make that journey together and learn how to befriend the very thing we wanted to avoid. And here’s a way to be supported in that journey. **************************************************** You’re Invited!! Join our private Facebook Group Living in The New Beyond:  (click the link and ask to join)  www.facebook.com/groups/959703741662521/ **************************************************** Reach out and connect with Judith in the following places: Website: https://www.judithrich.com Book:  Beyond the Box, available on Amazon FB :https://www.facebook.com/LiveintheNewBeyond Email:  thenewbeyond2022@gmail.com Free gift: https://www.judithrich.com/free Lastly, thank you dear listeners, for sharing, reviewing and following us on Apple, Spotify and other podcast providers. Many blessings, Judith

S3 E11 Emerging Elder:  Embodied Elder A Conversation with Kari Cardinale Kari Cardinale is my guest on the podcast this week.  She is the Senior Vice President of Digital Strategy at Modern Elder Academy (MEA) Kari and I met in graduate school when she was in her mid 20’s and I was in my late 40’s.  Today she is in her mid-50’s and I am in my early 80’s, thus our topic for the podcast this week: Emerging Elder:   Embodied Elder Kari combines her 30 years’ experience as a driven social entrepreneur in creative strategy and instructional design with her professional hosting, facilitating and training expertise, and private consulting skills to elicit the best ideas from today’s brightest thought leaders. She is driven by a passion to lead the new frontier of global community engagement. Her energy and ability to quickly engage clients across silos and industry sectors produces profound results. Each of us brings a unique perspective on the subject:  Kari, as she emerges into the early stages of elderhood, and me, as I embrace and embody elderhood at age 81. Join us in this lively conversation that touches on both the challenges and the opportunities of living as an empowered elder in a world that still is rife with ageism and FOGO (Fear Of Getting Old). Connect with Kari: Email:  kari@modernelderacademy.com  Web site:  www.modernelderacademy.com *************************************************** You’re Invited!! Join our private Facebook Group Living in The New Beyond:  www.facebook.com/groups/959703741662521/ We are very engaged in the Facebook group.  Join us if you want a daily dose of The New Beyond:  lively discussions, surveys, videos and FB Lives. ************************************************* Reach out and connect with Judith in the following places: Website:  www.judithrich.com Book:  Beyond the Box, available on Amazon FB :https://www.facebook.com/LiveintheNewBeyond Email:  thenewbeyond2022@gmail.com I would really appreciate your supporting this podcast by taking a moment to share, leave a review and follow us on Apple, Spotify and other podcast providers.  It does make a difference! Many blessings, Judith

S3 E10 Ya Gotta Have Grit: But Know When to Quit This week we’re taking on the subject of grit, brought forward into public awareness by American psychologist, Angela Duckworth and her research on the topic. Her research shows that grit is more predictive of success and achievement than intelligence or natural ability.  It also suggests that people with higher levels of grit are happier and more satisfied with their lives. I’m not so sure about this, so this week, I’m discussing another part of the grit equation that Duckworth’s research doesn’t address.  And that is the idea that there is a downside to having too much grit and there is value in knowing when to quit. Quit is not a term we like to use.  We’re taught never to quit, never give up, keep forging on, even sometimes to our own detriment.  So let’s reframe the word “quit” and consider an alternative term. We’ll hear some shares from members of the Living in The New Beyond Facebook group on the prices they’ve paid for not knowing when to quit and we’ll consider the importance of teaching our children how to develop grit. Join us as we consider both sides of the equation.  How important is grit in our lives today and what are the prices we pay for not knowing when to take our foot off the gas and take a pause? Consider joining our private Facebook group.  Become a member of The Beyond Squad!  Link to join is below: www.facebook.com/groups/959703741662521 Link for the Grit survey. https://angeladuckworth.com/grit-scale/ Reach out and connect with Judith in the following places: Website:  www.judithrich.com Book:  Beyond the Box, available on Amazon FB :https://www.facebook.com/LiveintheNewBeyond Audio series:  www.judithrich.com/meditations Email:  thenewbeyond2022@gmail.com Lastly, thank you dear listeners, for sharing, reviewing and following us on Apple, Spotify and other podcast providers.  It makes a significant difference, and I am so appreciative of your support!

S3 E9 - Living on the Skinny Branches - with Michael Strasner I’m delighted to welcome back Michael Strasner to the podcast.  This week, he is back to talk about his, #1 Amazon best selling book Living on the Skinny Branches. Michael has been a master leader in the work of personal and professional coaching for over 35 years. Through his life changing transformative workshops, trainings, seminars and keynote speaking he has impacted, inspired and made a profound difference with thousands of people throughout the world. He is the Founder, Owner and President of Direct Impact Inc. which provides coaching and trainings to existing and aspiring leaders, trainers, business leaders and entrepreneurs. Join us as we journey with Michael through his most personal moments growing up and learn how he overcame the pain and disappointment of not feeling seen or loved in his family of origin to completely transforming his life and becoming one of the most successful, respected, and sought-after coaches and leadership trainers in his field. Michael’s passion as well as his tenderness are on full display in this episode.  This is what makes him so beloved by his clients and students.  He wears his heart on his sleeve and he’s committed to helping you find yours. You don’t want to miss this personal, intimate conversation with one of my most beloved colleagues. Connect with Michael at: Email:  michael@strasner.com Instagram: @michaelstraser Facebook:  www.facebook.com/michael.strasner.5 Books:  Amazon- Living on the Skinny Branches Mastering Leadership ********************************************************** You’re Invited!! Join our private Facebook Group Living in The New Beyond:  www.facebook.com/groups/959703741662521/ Reach out and connect with Judith in the following places: Website:  www.judithrich.com Book:  Beyond the Box, available on Amazon FB :https://www.facebook.com/LiveintheNewBeyond Email:  thenewbeyond2022@gmail.com Lastly, thank you dear listeners, for sharing, reviewing and following us on Apple, Spotify and other podcast providers. Many blessings, Judith

Season 3, Episode 8: Part 2 of 1st Anniversary of The New Beyond: Celebrating Community, Collaboration and Consciousness. This is part two of an episode that was recorded before a live, virtual audience gathered to celebrate the first anniversary of the podcast.  If you have not listened to Part One of this episode, it’s best to go back and listen to it before you listen to Part Two. Part Two of this episode is the Q&A portion of the evening. Tune in to hear the questions that were directed to me and my guests, Michael Strasner, Lisa Kalmin and Lynne Sheridan, who joined me to collaborate on sharing and discussing the themes for the evening. Many of the questions were based on the topics we discussed in Part One, and others were more personal.  Hear how we responded! We ended the evening discussing the importance of community AND we announced the formation of a new private Facebook community for listeners of this podcast.  It’s called “Living in the New Beyond” and you’re invited to join! “If you want to go fast, go alone.  If you want to go far, go together”. This is about a creating a community that collaborates to ensure that each person wins at whatever they say matters.  Click the following link and ask to join the "Living In The New Beyond" Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/959703741662521 Please agree to the guidelines and you’ll be part of the new BEYOND SQUAD!!  (My nickname for members of the group). Connect with my guests at the following: Michael Strasner- https://www.facebook.com/michael.strasner.5 Michael’s books: Living on the Skinny Branches, Mastering Leadership Lisa Kalmin- causepeace@aol.com Lisa’s book- The Problem is How you See the Problem Lynne Sheridan- lynneesheridan@me.com Lynne’s book- The Birds and Bees of Joyful Monogamy All books are available on Amazon Connect with Judith at: Email:  thenewbeyond2022@gmail.com Website:  www.judithrich.com Audio series:  www.judithrich.com/free Book:  Beyond the Box- available on Amazon Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/959703741662521

Season 3, Episode 7: 1 Year Anniversary of The New Beyond: Celebrating Community, Collaboration and Consciousness - Part One This episode was recorded before a live, virtual audience gathered to celebrate the first anniversary of the podcast. For those who were not able to attend the event, here is part one of the evening. You’ll meet my guests and colleagues; Michael Strasner, Lisa Kalmin, and Lynne Sheridan, who joined me to collaborate on sharing and discussing the themes for the evening. We talk about how consciousness is field from which everything is sourced.  We discuss consciousness as the “infinite awareness of the present”. We discuss the importance of community to the human experience and that we cannot exist outside the context of community.  It is one of the most basic and fundamental needs of humans. We discuss the importance of collaboration in creating a “world that works for everyone”, not just for some. “If you want to go fast, go alone.  If you want to go far, go together”.  This is about a community that collaborates to ensure that each person wins at whatever they say matters. And that is what we are creating!  For we now have our own Facebook group and you are invited to join! Click the following link and ask to join the group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/959703741662521 Please agree to the guidelines and you’ll be part of the new BEYOND SQUAD!!  (My nickname for those who join). Connect with my guests at the following: Michael Strasner- https://www.facebook.com/michael.strasner.5 Michael’s books: Living on the Skinny Branches, Mastering Leadership Lisa Kalmin- causepeace@aol.com Lisa’s book- The Problem is How you See the Problem Lynne Sheridan- lynneesheridan@me.com Lynne’s book- The Birds and Bees of Joyful Monogamy All books are available on Amazon Connect with Judith at: Email:  thenewbeyond2022@gmail.com Website:  www.judithrich.com Audio series:  www.judithrich.com/free Book:  Beyond the Box- available on Amazon Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/959703741662521

Season 3, Episode 6: AI, ChatGPT and You - A Conversation with Amy Yamada My guest this week is Amy Yamada, a business coach that empowers established online coaches to create irresistible messaging and high ticket offers such as group coaching programs, VIP Days, and destination retreats. With over 22 years of experience in marketing, sales and business development, Amy as a wealth of knowledge and expertise to help coaches grow their businesses in an authentic, aligned way.  Through her compassionate, inspiring approach, Amy helps her clients build belief in themselves, their communication style and their businesses, resulting in increased sales conversions and revenue growth. Amy and her partner, Ken Droz are emerging experts on how to leverage ChatGPT for online coaches.  With their help, coaches can scale their businesses to multiple six and seven figures without burnout and create the impact and lifestyle they desire. Join us as we explore Amy’s unique approach to teaching how to best leverage this revolutionary tool.  Her signature approach, The Heart Speech Model is unlike any other approach in this rapidly developing field.  Amy takes us through a demonstration how this model works. You don’t want to miss it! Learn more about Amy’s coaching programs and other offerings at: Website:  www.amyyamada.com Guidebook: The Ultimate Guide To ChatCPT For Online Coaches    (available on the website) Email:  amy@amyyamada.com You’re Invited!! Join our private Facebook Group: Living in The New Beyond:  www.facebook.com/groups/959703741662521/ Reach out and connect with Judith in the following places: Website:  www.judithrich.com Book:  Beyond the Box, available on Amazon FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/LiveintheNewBeyond Email:  thenewbeyond2022@gmail.com Free Gift:  https://www.judithrich.com/meditations Lastly, thank you dear listeners, for sharing, reviewing and following us on Apple, Spotify and other podcast providers.  We really appreciate your support. Many blessings, Judith

Season 3, Episode 5: What If What You Want Wants You? Here’s an interesting thought:  What if you want, wants you? Think of all the things you want……. Love, relationships, money, health, family, etc.  All of those things already exist as unmanifest potential.  What if that potential is available to align with your own consciousness? I know that sounds crazy, but remember, in the realm of consciousness, things are not always as they appear to be. In order to even contemplate this thought, let’s pull waaay out, beyond ordinary reality, and consider how the Quantum Reality works. In the quantum field, everything is energy.  Including you.  Including me.  Including all your thoughts, feelings, emotions, actions, etc.  Literally everything is energy.  And that energy is vibrating at a certain frequency. How we bring that energy into form and create our material reality is the subject of this podcast.  Think you need to be a scientist to make sense of all this? Consider this idea:  you’re already a scientist!  It might not be your job title or your training, but you were born curious about how things work. So put on your “Curiosity Caps” and join us for this fascinating discussion of how the very thing we are seeking is seeking us and learn how to bring it into form. **************************************************************** Special Announcement: Join us for our first anniversary FREE online event: “Celebrating Community, Collaboration, and Consciousness” Feb. 9, 2023 @ 6PM Pacific To register go to https://www.judithrich.com/events to reserve your free seat. You don’t want to miss this!!! ****************************************************** Reach out and connect with Judith in the following places: Website:  www.judithrich.com Book:  Beyond the Box, available on Amazon FB: https://www.facebook.com/LiveintheNewBeyond Email:  thenewbeyond2022@gmail.com Lastly, thank you, dear listeners, for sharing, reviewing and following us on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast providers. Many blessings, Judith

Season 3, Episode 4: The Power of Intentional Parenting:  Wendi McKenna My guest on the podcast this week is Dr. Wendi McKenna, Founder of Move Play Grow, a program that empowers parents to develop deep connections and build solid foundations from the start. Through “The Five Pillars of Intentional Parenting: Empowering Parents, Raising Leaders”™️ parents create a consistent and thriving environment, showing up as their best self for the people they love the most. Through the Five Pillars of Intentional Parenting parents learn: Purpose & Possibility- vision and values Presence- children feel seen and that they matter Practice-commit to learning and growing- mistakes allowed Play- discover your “joy language” How to handle triggers Importance of self-care- for moms especially- self care is NOT selfish Powerful parenting partnerships- even if not in agreement- how to handle different parenting styles Moms and dads who want to create a deeply connected family hire Wendi to help them lead with love, land their love, and empower their children. Wendi is a mom of three, wife for 20 years, Pediatric Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Leadership trainer in training.  She approaches life and coaching with unconditional love, curiosity, vulnerability, and deep connection. Before we go.... ______________________________________ You're invited! What: 1 Year Anniversary of The New Beyond:: A Celebration of Community, Collaboration and Consciousness Free Online Event with Dr Judith Rich and Special Guests: Micheal Strasner, Lisa Kalmin, Lynne Sheridan When: LIVE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9  |  6 - 7:30pm PST Register:  https://www.judithrich.com/events Join us for a roundtable discussion of thought leaders sharing their perspectives of the importance of community, collaboration and consciousness. What have you always wanted to ask these thought leaders? Bring your questions! ____________________________________ Reach out and connect with Judith in the following places: Website:  www.judithrich.com Audio series: www.judithrich.com/meditations Book:  Beyond the Box, available on Amazon FB: https://www.facebook.com/LiveintheNewBeyond Email:  thenewbeyond2022@gmail.com Lastly, thank you, dear listeners, for sharing, reviewing, and following us on Apple, Spotify, and other podcast providers. Many blessings, Judith

Season3, Episode 3: Making Friends With Uncertainty How are you doing in these times of so much change and uncertainty? If you’re like most people, you’re probably quite uncomfortable with too much uncertainty.  Why?  Because humans are wired for certainty and abhor uncertainty. We want life to be predictable and we want to be prepared for what is coming.  We want answers and we want them now.  This is not a bad thing.  It’s perfectly normal. Yet in times like these, with massive change as the norm, the only thing that is certain is that more uncertainty is ahead. For some, massive change can feel exciting and thrilling.  They love new beginnings and are energized by change.  For others, change might produce fear and anxiety as they cling to what is safe and known. What if you could learn how to not only survive change, but learn to thrive in it? Join me in this episode as we unpack the challenges we face in today’s world that is rife with change and uncertainty. Learn to identify your superpowers, your inner qualities that can help you face changes that are coming, invited or uninvited. And…….. Don’t forget to check out my Musings and Meditations Audio Series.  Get your free gift and consider purchasing the series. Available at:  www.judithrich.com/meditations Reach out and connect with Judith in the following places: Website:  www.judithrich.com Book:  Beyond the Box, available on Amazon FB :https://www.facebook.com/LiveintheNewBeyond Email:  thenewbeyond2022@gmail.com Lastly, thank you dear listeners, for sharing, reviewing and following us on Apple, Spotify and other podcast providers. Many blessings, Judith