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/adchoices

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/adchoices

We will learn: How our survival strategies and coping responses become embedded in the body.  The 4 stages of the drama cycle.  The physical and mental costs of drama addiction, its impact on relationships, and how to heal from it. What's your relationship to drama? Are you the drama queen in your circle, or do you claim to hate drama while finding yourself caught up in it anyway? Or do you strive to keep your own life peaceful and stay out of other people's business?The truth is, we all thrive on drama a little bit, even if we think we don't. And how can we not? From reality TV to social media, we're constantly bombarded with sensationalized stories and conflicts.And while it may seem harmless, it deregulates the nervous system, creating more stress and less peace, which can lead to mental and physical health issues.So how do we get ourselves out of this drama cycle?That's what we're talking about today. Our guest is Dr. Scott Lyons, a licensed clinical psychologist and mind-body medicine practitioner who specializes in therapies for infants, youth, and adults. He's also the author of "Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others." He's going to give us practical tools and strategies to break free from the cycle of drama addiction and find a path toward healing and wholeness.Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/295 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/adchoices

We will learn: How our brains make narratives.  Why those narratives can be both helpful and harmful.  Megan’s 3-step method for rethinking our thinking when we're stuck in a rut. Have you ever felt like your own thoughts were working against you? That the stories you tell yourself about who you are, what you can achieve, and what's possible might be holding you back from reaching your true potential?Today we're talking about how we can transform our beliefs and the stories we tell ourselves into the motivation that leads us to accomplish our biggest dreams.Our guest is Megan Hyatt Miller. As a renowned thought leader, coach, and author, Megan has dedicated her life to helping others understand the inner workings of their minds and use that knowledge to achieve their goals. Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/294 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/adchoices

We will learn: How attachment to ego keeps us from experiencing love. Why we need to sit with our pain to experience love. Pathways and access points to love that don't involve other people. Did you know that nearly 50% of adults are single? You might be thinking, yeah, so what... more people are realizing they don't need a partner to find happiness. But there have been quite a few studies and surveys on this that show that anywhere from 65-80% of singles are actively looking for a relationship.So why is it so hard? Is the dating pool just that bad? If all these people are looking for a partner, why is it that so many can't seem to find a match?As Dr. Joe Dispenza says, "If you want to find your dream partner, write down all their qualities, and become them."So if we want more love in our lives, we have to start loving more first. And that's what we're talking about today.Our guest is Humble the Poet. He is a Canadian-born rapper, spoken-word artist, poet, internationally bestselling author, and former elementary school teacher. What began as reciting spoken word poetry in coffee shops to impress girls evolved into a creative adventure that has spanned the last 10 years, crossing genres, mediums, and oceans. He has millions of followers across social platforms, and several of his books have become international bestsellers. His newest book is called “How to Be Loved.”Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/293 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/adchoices

We will learn: What it really means to be in awe and why this topic has garnered so much attention lately The science around the 3 types of awe A powerful method to help us enter into a state of awe at will When was the last time you felt awe? Think back to a moment when you were completely blown away by something - maybe it was the sight of a stunning sunset or the feeling of standing at the top of a mountain.The truth is, we're always surrounded by nature's magic. At any moment, we could experience wonder and awe, but most of us get so caught up in our lives that we don't even acknowledge the moment.But here's the thing: experiencing awe actually has a whole lot of benefits, like increasing your creativity and your sense of connection to others. It even has the power to transform a society.So how do we open ourselves up to experiencing awe every day, even every hour?That's what we're talking about today.Our guest is Michael Amster. He is a physician, researcher, writer, and teacher on the emotion of awe. He is the co-author of “The Power of Awe,” and studies the emotion of awe at the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley and at UC Davis School of Medicine, Department of Cardiology.Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/292 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/adchoices

We will learn: About the Hawkin’s map of consciousness.  How to turn your triggers into a powerful way to manifest possibilities.  How to practice aligning with happiness and worthiness. Have you ever experienced magic? A synchronicity too coincidental to happen without a reason. Or instant karma, where the universe matches your energy so fast it feels like a cosmic joke?Nikola Tesla said, “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration.”One of my goals for this podcast has always been bridging the gap between science and spirituality. And while the law of attraction gets a lot of criticism, it’s hard to deny its links with quantum physics.It’s also interesting how many of the most successful people in the world seem to live by a certain set of laws. So today, we’re talking about 7 quantum tools to raise our energy, and in doing so, will help us manifest the lives we were always meant to live. Our guest is Suzanne Adams. She is a successful thought leader in the field of personnel development, energetics, and leadership. She has walked through her own powerful awakening and now considers herself a manifesting genius. She’s also the author of Quantum Vibes: 7 Tools to Help You Raise Your Energy, Harness Your Power & Manifest a Life that Will Blow Your Mind.Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/291 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/adchoices

We will learn: The role of forgiveness in personal growth and healing, and how it can be applied to both oneself and others.  The importance of vulnerability and authenticity in giving and receiving advice.  How to use writing as a tool for self-reflection and personal growth.  Do you ever feel regret or even shame about your past? Things you've said or done, or even previous versions of yourself?Today we're learning how to embrace our mistakes and our complexities with a little more grace. Our guest is Cheryl Strayed.She is the author of the number one New York Times bestseller “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail,” which has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide and was made into an Oscar-nominated major motion picture starring Reese Witherspoon. Her other bestselling book “Tiny Beautiful Things” is currently being adapted for a Hulu television show that will be released this week.We cover so much in this episode and it's actually one of my favorite Mind Love interviews ever.Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/290 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/adchoices

We will learn: The difference between wanting to do things for others and people-pleasing. The 5 types of people pleasing and how to identify which type you fall into. 6 steps for finding joy in saying no. We all have a desire for approval and validation. We all want to fit in and belong, but the problem is, if we're so focused on pleasing other people, we can lose touch with ourselves.So, as always, the first step is awareness. How do we identify our people-pleasing behaviors so we can start living from the inside out, instead of the other way around?That's what we're talking about today.Our guest is Natalie Lue. She is a writer, speaker, podcaster, artist, and founder of one of the longest-running self-help blogs in the world, Baggage Reclaim (www.baggagereclaim.com), and The Baggage Reclaim Sessions podcast. She helps people understand how their emotional baggage is interfering with their ability to live their lives happily and authentically. She's also the author of “The Joy of Saying No: A Simple Plan to Stop People Pleasing, Reclaim Boundaries, and Say Yes to the Life You Want.”Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/289 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/adchoices

We will learn: The surprising clinical evidence for how spirituality protects our mental health. How our own states of mental health pass down to our children and how spirituality is 29% inheritable. What factors create the spiritual connection necessary to physically alter our brains. Have you ever felt a deep sense of inner peace after meditating, or felt a rush of euphoria during a spiritual experience? Isn't it interesting how something as intangible as spirituality seems to have a tangible effect on our physical selves?Well, what if I told you that recent studies in neuroscience suggest that spirituality can actually alter the composition and structure of our brains?People who have a spiritual connection have been shown to have increased gray matter density in areas of the brain associated with self-awareness and empathy. They've also been found to have altered activity in brain regions involved in stress response and addiction.In other words, spirituality actually impacts our neurobiological makeup! How incredible is that?And that's why I'm so excited about this episode today.It turns out, the changes we experience aren't just the placebo effect. We're not just convincing ourselves to be more positive, we're actually creating physical changes to our brains. And there are a lot of scientific studies to back this up, which we'll get into.Our guest is Dr. Lisa Miller. She is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and her new book The Awakened Brain. She is also a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University, where she Founded the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology.Links from the episode: Show Notes: https://mindlove.com/288 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/adchoices