Send us a textToday I'm chatting with friendship coach, Rita Halleveld.  She shares her tips for adult friendships which include: 1- Be intentional about your friendships. 2- One person can't be your end all be all. Work to find 3-5 close friends. 3- Having friends outside of your primary relationship can actually support your romantic relationship!4- Notice your attachment style and how it might be impacting the relationship. 5- Do things with your friends that get our endorphins going. 6- Be willing to ask for help. 7- Set and keep healthy boundaries. 8- Show affection. LINKS:Get a hard copy or audio version of the book The Art of Asking: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Let People HelpDownload Rita's FREE friend inventory guide here! Follow Rita on InstagramFollow Rita on Facebook Listen to episode 2: You are Not for Everyone, And That's OK. 

Send us a textWhen you're watching TV, what are the motivating thoughts of the characters on the screen?  How do these thoughts determine how they show up? We are also motivated by our thoughts. For example: "I am capable of learning how to navigate any situation" is going to create a VERY different result from "This is too hard." Notice what your motivating thoughts are and be willing to try on something new! Listen to my episode on Bridge Thoughts Here:.View and save bridge thought visuals here. Apply to work with me here. Connect with me on my other platforms here! 

Send us a textYou just never know the impact one person and one moment can have on your life. Today I'm chatting with Nicci Millus who helped me to go viral on Instagram! Nicci compares mental health to physical health and encourages selecting thoughts like we do our diet. Want to connect with Nicci?  Click here to find her on Instagram Click here to find her on Facebook 

Send us a textOh, what a joy! Today we chat with Allie Schultz about the benefits of journaling and how best to implement the practice of journaling to improve  overall quality of life.  Some of the highlights include:-Types of journaling -Journal Hygiene-Parts Work-Journal Jars-Letting go of/releasing  your journal -and so much more! Check out Allie's website for journal prompts and inspiration! Allie's book recommendation: The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Free Yourself and Your Family from a Lifetime of ClutterWrite Your Wellness blog and store: https://writeyourwellness.comWrite Your Wellness Instagram: @writeyourwellnessWrite Your Wellness Pinterest: @writeyourwellness

Send us a textDid you know that play can decrease stress and increase your overall well being?  I can improve your physical, mental, and emotional health!  AND as an added bonus, it can actually increase your ability to learn and retain information!  Today we will talk about 4 ways to incorporate more play into your day. Try it out and see what shifts you experience! Psych Central Article The Important of Play for Adults Apply to work with me here: www.maryannwalker.life

Send us a textToday we will discuss a fascinating study that was done at the University of Virginia. Volunteers were essentially given the option to be alone with their thoughts or self inflict electric shock.  About 50% chose to be shocked!  So why are we afraid to be left alone with our thoughts?  And how can we become more comfortable with it?  Listen and find out! Links:Article: The Challenge of the Disengaged Mind  Episode 20: The Drama Triangle Part 1: Victim/Creator

Send us a textAre you using likes and follows to determine your worth?  Guess what! You have inherit worth just because you're YOU!  Let's explore external vs internal validation as we celebrate my going viral! It's going to be great!

Send us a textToday we will discuss the difference between toxic positivity (radical denial) vs optimism (radical acceptance). Click here for a copy of Micheal Singers book, The Untethered SoulClick here to listen to episode 5, Manuals Want to work with me?  Apply here: www.MaryAnnWalker.lifeClick to follow  me on TikTokClick to follow me on InstagramClick to follow me on Facebook Click to follow me on YoutubeClick to follow me on Pinterest

Send us a textLet's add a little more positivity into this world with BLOOM scrolling rather than DOOM scrolling! Book your session here: www.maryannwalker.life Or click to find me on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, Pinterest, or YouTube. 

Send us a textKent Casper-Martineau is on the this weeks show and we are talking about transitioning from being a teenager reliant on parents into a confident adult. Questions we will be addressing: -How should I be making decisions as an adult?-How can I avoid making "stupid" decisions? -How do I get my life going? -Should I take a gap year? -When might a gap year not be right for me? Other topics covered: -Shifting from the parent role into that of a mentor- Being/becoming a safe space for your child to work through challenges-Asking questions to help develop your Childs prefrontal cortexIf you want to work with Kent, you can find him on Instagram @kentmartineau or online at www.kentthelifecoach.comOther episodes you might find supportive: Episode 5: ManualsEpisode 6: Boundaries vs ManualsEpisode 9: Parenting: Developing the Prefrontal Cortex