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We will learn: How to recognize a shame spiral and how can we get out of it The benefits of expanding our emotional vocabulary Why we should let emotions cloud our thinking Have you ever been told to "just be strong" or "chin up" when you were feeling down? I know I have. And it's kind of weird right?Like there's a secret rule that says we're supposed to just flip off our emotions after a while.The problem is, our culture has so deeply embedded an almost toxic emotional strength that we find it nearly impossible to open our hearts and embrace our feelings.So how do we bridge that gap?Today we're talking about how to create a safe space for our emotions and uncover the strength within the willingness to be truly and beautifully human.Our guest is Chelsea Harvey Garner, a psychotherapist, writer, and founding director of Big Feels Lab, a nonprofit promoting collective mental health. She specializes in working with trauma survivors, self-identified misfits, and unconventional families. In both her creative and therapeutic work, she helps clients turn their pain into purpose and find true belonging with themselves and each other. Her latest book is “A Pity Party is Still a Party: A Feel Good Guide to Feeling Bad.”Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/305 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We will learn: The difference between an option and a choice How to recognize our own patterns of self-abandonment How to safeguard your mind from fear and psychosis Do you ever catch yourself doubting your own judgment? Or maybe hiding parts of who you truly are—your emotions, your beliefs, or ideas—just to blend into the crowd or keep the peace?Most often, it begins in childhood. Maybe the adults in your life didn't meet your needs very well so you felt unloved or insignificant. Or you grew up in an unpredictable or chaotic environment, so you learned to hide your true self to avoid conflict or pain.So you learned to mute your feelings, disregard your needs, and question your self-worth.Whatever it stemmed from, it's a destructive pattern. And it's a survival tactic that causes us to turn off one of our deepest powers.So how do we reconnect with ourselves?That's what we're talking about today.Our guest is Jessica Buchanan. She is a teacher, NYT bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and kidnapping survivor. She was named one of the "150 Fearless Women Who Shake the World" by Newsweek and speaks professionally about her kidnapping experience and rescue by SEAL Team VI for audiences all over the world.Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/304 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We will learn: How your perception of sleep affects your ability to do it and how you feel after it How to slow your brainwaves down to nudge yourself to sleep What to do during the day and before bed to create your ideal sleep conditions Poor sleep can mess with us in a bunch of ways, both physically and mentally. It weakens our immune system. It messes with our hormones, and that can lead to weight gain or trouble managing our weight. Plus, it increases the risk of serious illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.But it doesn't just mess up our bodies, it also messes with our minds. When we're sleep deprived, it's tough to concentrate and focus during the day. Productivity becomes a struggle, and learning new things feels like a marathon. And then there are the mood swings!There are tons of habits and behaviors that you can begin to create the ideal conditions for your body to actually want to fall asleep easily at night, and as with almost everything in life, it starts with your mindset.So today we're talking about how to teach yourself to sleep.Our guest is Kate Mikhail. She is a London-based sleep expert, author, keynote speaker and journalist who has written features and reviews for a wide range of publications, including the Guardian, Observer, Telegraph and Independent newspapers. Kate is now an ex-chronic insomniac, thanks to researching her book, “Teach Yourself to Sleep: An Ex-insomniac’s Guide.” She's going to teach us the biology and science of sleep, how to look at sleep from a different perspective, and how we can change our mindset, physiology, and behavior to transform the quality of our sleep, health, and wellbeing.Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/303 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We will learn:The anti-aging benefits of flow states and how to get into them on demand. How forgiveness unlocks wisdom and empathy. How to use dynamic play and novel environment to speed up and enhance learning at any age. What do you believe about your brain as you age?If you're like most people, you expect that you'll get a little slower, you'll become more forgetful, and you'll have difficulty learning new things as easily... and that's if you're lucky. Because about 10% of senior adults in the US will develop dementia, while another 22% will have mild cognitive impairment.While aging does correlate with certain structural and chemical changes in the brain, we now know that many cognitive abilities can be maintained or even improved later in life.So while our medical and pharmaceutical industries continue to search for cures for cognitive decline, we can take comfort in the fact that there are interventions that can be done at any age to improve peak performance. By the end of this episode, you'll know all the latest research and insights to help you maintain and boost your cognitive abilities as you age.Our guest is Steven Kotler. He is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective. He is one of the world’s leading experts on human performance. Steven is also the author of eleven bestsellers (out of fourteen books), including The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, Stealing Fire, The Rise of Superman, and Bold and Abundance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We will learn: How your mental hurdles are self-imposed and how to overcome them How to connect your goals to a bigger picture to create internal motivation The power of multi-sensory imagery to make our mind crave anything What if you could make your mind crave anything? What if, instead of having that incessant inner voice telling you to go back to the fridge and overindulge in your favorite snack, you used that same mind power to feel almost addicted to your own wildest dreams?Addiction itself is just a process in the brain. What starts out as a choice, or a voluntary behavior, can quickly become an uncontrollable habit that consumes your time, energy, and resources. It alters your thought patterns, your emotional responses, and your decision-making abilities... and before you know it, you feel like you just can't stop.So what if you could hack this system and make your mind crave something positive, like your biggest life goals?Well, that's what we're learning to do today. Our guest is Joanna Grover. She is an executive coach with nineteen years of experience as a cognitive behavioral therapist. She first encountered Functional Imagery Training when it helped her recover from a horse-riding accident. After witnessing first-hand the effectiveness of this strategy in a client’s weight loss journey, she felt even more committed to the work. She then became the first person in the US to be certified in FIT. Since 2019, Jo has used it mainly in an individual context, where she’s worked with top leaders at the US Department of Commerce, Olympic athletes, and executives. She is also the co-author of “The Choice Point: The Scientifically Proven Method to Push Past Mental Walls and Achieve Your Goals.”Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/301 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We will learn: How to take responsibility for your consciousness level and the reality you experience How to use your imagination to move past doubt and denial How to move our awareness from our heads to our hearts If you're on a spiritual journey, I'm sure you've heard of elevating your consciousness. But what does raising your vibration really mean, and how do you know if you're doing it?The science of vibes might sound woo-woo, but there is actual research behind it. And it's being studied across multiple fields.What we know for sure, is that the more we learn, the more we realize reality is not as it seems.So that's what we're learning about today. Our guest is Sara Landon. She is a globally celebrated transformational leader, spiritual teacher, best-selling author and channel of The Council. She has been called a leader of leaders for the next generation of teachers and guides who are contributing to raising the consciousness and vibration on the planet right now. Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/300 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We will learn: How to use shadow work to explore the basement of your psyche. How to embrace healing by releasing the wounded story. How to tap into the heart's wisdom and guidance. How do you decide which direction to go? How do you know if you're choosing what you really want versus what you think you should want? Whether you're starting a new business or just trying to navigate your daily life, the choices can be overwhelming. How do you know if you're making the right decision?We get so logistical about everything that we forget that maybe our soul already knows what's best for us.So how do we tap into that wisdom? How do we align with what our highest selves already know?That's what we're talking about today. Our guest is Danielle LaPorte. Danielle is a renowned author, speaker, and entrepreneur who has helped millions of people all over the globe to access the power of their emotions and intuition to make better life choices.You may recognize her from her method called "Desire Map," which shifts the traditional focus from setting goals to determining how you want to feel in life. Well, now she's taking this one step further, discovering how access to her inner wisdom has shifted over the years.Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/299 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We will learn: How to identify our own self-sabotaging patterns. How to reframe fear so we don't hit a wall. How to regain control when your emotions hijack your thinking. Have you ever found yourself repeating the same behaviors that you know are keeping you stuck... like indulging in a Netflix binge instead of working on that goal you've had for years. Or talking yourself out of something before you even start. Or letting your addictions get the best of you.Or maybe you've had some success, but just can't seem to figure out how to break through to the next level.You might be subconsciously self-sabotaging, and it's actually more common than you'd think.That's what we're talking about today. Our guest is Brianna Wiest. She is the Bestselling Author of “101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think,” “The Mountain Is You,” and more. Brianna's books have sold over 1M copies around the world and are being translated into 20+ languages.She experienced her own struggles with self-sabotage that affected her finances, mental health, and emotions. Through her exploration, Wiest discovered that self-destructive behaviors fulfilled basic human needs, including connection, safety, and love. So now she's helping us confront our self-sabotage patterns and break free from limiting behaviors.Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/298 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We will learn: Why we remember some things and forget others. How your listening type determines how to process information and how to reduce mind-wandering. A new understanding of procrastination and how to overcome it. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to learn and retain information so much faster and easier than others? Why some people can breeze through books and lectures while others can't stay focused for a full paragraph?It's also our ability to focus. Which is something that I think our current ways of life are starting to destroy. Focus works kind of like a muscle. Use it or lose it.So the less we're willing to practice and engage in learning, the harder it will be, and the harder it is, the less we want to do it.But what if there's a way to outsmart your own brain and make learning easier and faster? That's what we're learning about today.Our guest is Dan Willingham. He is Professor of Psychology at the University of Virginia. His research is mostly about the application of cognitive psychology to K-16 education. He is the author of several books, including “Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning is Hard and How You Can Make it Easy.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We will learn: How unresolved issues from childhood create cyclical emotional reactions How to use rituals and practices to release emotions How to build a new default pattern for coping with difficult situations. How do you handle life's sucky moments? If you don't properly process your emotions, they get stuck, and they can cause all sorts of negative consequences, from depression to anxiety to physical illness.So today, we're talking about a better way to approach these difficult moments by finding their magic.Our guest is Neeta Bhushan. She is a co-founder of the Global Grit Institute, a mental health training platform for leaders and coaches, and the co-founder of the Dharma Coaching Institute, training thousands to live their best lives. She has helped thousands of people move past their heartbreaks, failures, and disappointments. And after years of research into human behavior, observing people in their worst and best moments, being a mother of two small children, and failing more than a few times herself, she knows what it takes to get back up no matter what bowled you over.Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/296 Become a Mind Love Member for high-value Masterclasses, Growth Workbooks, Monthly Meditations, and Uninterrupted Listening FREE 5-Days to Purpose Email Course Sign up for The Morning Mind Love for short daily notes to wake up inspired Support Mind Love Sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.