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Are you languishing? No idea what languishing is? No worries, the wonderful Corey Keyes is here to break it all down for you. Corey Keyes is professor emeritus of Sociology at Emory University and a member of the prestigious international MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Successful Midlife Development and Aging. He has participated in several National Academies of Science initiatives – “The Future of Human Healthspan” and improving national statistics to measure recovery from mental illness. He organized and co-hosted the first Summit of Positive Psychology held in 1999 at the Gallup Organization. His research introduced the concepts of social well-being, flourishing, the two continua model of mental health and illness, and his work is being used to prevent mental illness via the promotion of positive (flourishing) mental health. In 2024, he published a book entitled Languishing: How To Feel Alive Again In A World That Wears Us Down. In today’s episode, we’re talking about… What languishing looks like How to know if you’re languishing How languishing differs from depression How psych meds can leave you languishing Why current mental health treatments do not promote good mental health How people can heal through natural recovery The role the placebo effect plays in mental health healing  Why so many people are experiencing languishing What it looks like to flourish Why it’s important to be mentally healthy The importance of being prepared for “the game of life” How to go from languishing to flourishing  …and so much more! Podcast show notes... https://courageouslyu.substack.com/p/corey-keyes-how-to-feel-alive-in Join my courageous community on Substack... https://courageouslyu.substack.com/ Hangout with me on Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/courageously.u/

Hey, friends!! I wanted to update you on the podcast, my status, my plan, and all that good jazz. Chat more with you soon.  P.S. Miss you!

I know. I suck! I paused the podcast again (for good reason). Hit play and find out why I hit pause, when I'll be back, and where I'm hanging out in the meantime.  ...and if you want to hang out in the coziest corner of the internet and be part of a courageous community, come hang out with me in substack. Till next time,  biggest hugs. 

Are you struggling with burnout (I mean who isn’t, right?!)? If you’re nodding your head yes, you most definitely want to hit play on today’s episode of the courageously.u podcast. Today the fabulous Emily Ballesteros is joining us on the show to talk about all things burnout and what you can do to prevent and manage burnout in today's busy world.  Emily holds a master’s degree in industrial-organizational psychology and worked in corporate training and development before launching her burnout management business. In addition to being featured in media such as TIME and The Wall Street Journal, she regularly provides burnout trainings for corporations like Pepsi and Paypal, among others. Her book, The Cure for Burnout, was just published by Penguin Random House. In today’s episode, we chat about… How burnout can keep your nervous system stuck in freeze How to know if you’re burnout The difference between burnout and depression Why it’s important to make changes to prevent burnout How people pleasing can lead to burnout Why you need to know your limits What you can do if you’re experiencing burnout by boredom How your mindset impacts your quality of life How better managing your time can reduce burnout What moms can do to reduce burnout …and so much more! ✨ Love this episode? Please share it with someone who you think would love it too. Your shares are the biggest forms of thanks you can give me. If you’re feeling extra generous, consider leaving a rating and review on whatever podcast platform you're tuning in from. Happy listening!

Today we are creating a much-needed conversation about maternal mental health with the wonderful Dr. Nicole Amoyal Pensak. Dr. Pensak is a clinical psychologist, author, and mother. Trained at Harvard and Yale, Dr. Pensak provides empirically-based treatment that is uniquely tailored to meet the needs of her clients. She is certified in Postpartum Mental Health and serves on the Expert Review Board of The Parents Magazine. Her new book RATTLED, How to Calm New Mom Anxiety with the Power of the Postpartum Brain is an absolute must-read for anyone who wants to be a momma and anyone who already is.  In today’s episode, we chat about… What’s going on inside a mother's brain postpartum What Dr. Pensak believes leads to intrusive thoughts Why she thinks postpartum OCD is higher in new moms Why it’s important to establish postpartum treatment the moment you find out you're pregnant Why we need to dispel the myth of mommy brain Why it’s important to work with your trauma to promote post-traumatic growth How new moms can nurture all the brain changes taking place postpartum How memory is impacted by sleep deprivation and an overwhelming mental load Why protecting sleep postpartum is crucial Why it’s important to heal the mother wound before the baby is born How we can best support new momma’s …and so much more! ✨ Love this episode? Please share it with someone who you think would love it too. Your shares are the biggest forms of thanks you can give me. If you’re feeling extra generous, consider leaving a rating and review on whatever podcast platform you're tuning in from. Happy listening! 👉🏼 Join the courageous community over on Substack.  👉🏼 Hang out with me on Instagram. 

Hey, friends! Today the courageous (and kick-ass) Kimberly Shannon Murphy is joining us on the show. Kimberly’s a leading Hollywood stuntwoman who has served as a double for numerous A-list actresses, performing in 133 feature films and television shows, including Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Captain America, Bird Box, The Hunger Games, Salt, Euphoria, Big Little Lies, and many more. She’s also married to Tom Cruise’s stunt double, whom she met on the set of Knight and Day when she was doubling for Cameron Diaz.  In today’s episode, we chat about… Why Kimberly decided to share her story of incest and childhood sexual abuse Why it’s important to be mindful of who your children are around Why she didn’t feel safe telling anyone about her abuse How her mother disassociated from her own trauma What triggered Kimberly’s suppressed memories of abuse  What Kimberly’s triggers look like How she spent years living in survival mode How she coped by engaging in self-injurious behaviors How she navigated healing through psychedelics and Internal Family Systems Why it’s important to break the cycle of generational trauma How Kimberly’s trauma guides her parenting  …and so much more! ✨ Love this episode? Please share it with someone who you think would love it too. Your shares are the biggest forms of thanks you can give me. If you’re feeling extra generous, consider leaving a rating and review on whatever podcast platform you're tuning in from. Happy listening! 👉🏼 Join the courageous community over on Substack.  👉🏼 Hang out with me on Instagram.  👉🏼 Listen to my chat with Dr. Richard Schwartz inside episode 144

Today's guest is the fabulous Cameron Rogers.  Cameron is the founder and host of the Conversations with Cam podcast (formally known as Freckled Foodie & Friends), the voice behind Fill Your Cup over on Substack, a mental health advocate, and a momma to two little boys.  In today’s episode, we chat about… How pregnancy and postpartum impacted Cameron's mental health  How Cameron navigated sleep deprivation  What she does to rest and reset  What intimacy with her husband looks like after kids  What her identity crisis looked like  How triggers from pregnancy pop up today  What Cameron's breastfeeding experience was like  How she juggles all the things  Why it's okay to have conflicting emotions about motherhood …and so much more! ✨ Love this episode? Please share it with someone who you think would love it too. Your shares are the biggest forms of thanks you can give me. If you’re feeling extra generous, consider leaving a rating and review on whatever podcast platform you're tuning in from. Happy listening! 👉🏼 Join the courageous community over on Substack.  👉🏼 Hang out with me on Instagram. 

Listen in as I process my thoughts and feelings with you regarding why I need you to get curious. Word of warning... The audio quality isn't the best because I recorded on a voice memo (through bluetooth) while driving to work. However, the message is still important, so I hope you find this helpful.  Feel free to share this with anyone you think would find it helpful.  biggest hugs. 💛 P.S. If you liked this episode, you'll love my substack. Tap (or click) here to subscribe. 

Today’s guest is the wonderful Elise Loehnen. Elise is a writer, editor, podcaster, momma, horse whisperer, and serious book lover. She’s the host of the Pulling the Thread podcast, which is a podcast focused on pulling apart the stories we tell about who we are—and then putting those threads back together. She’s also the author of the instant New York Times bestseller On Our Best Behavior: The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good. Elise is also a frequent contributor to Oprah and has written for The NewYork Times, Elle Decor, Stylist, and more. Previously, she was the chief content officer of goop, where she co-hosted The goop Podcast and The goop Lab on Netflix, and led the brand’s content strategy and programming.  In today’s episode, we chat about… The seven deadly sins and how they were influenced The importance of finding balance with the seven deadly sins How envy provides us insight into what we want Why it’s important to look at what’s underneath our judgments Why mom’s struggle to rest How our culture fails to support new moms How destabilizing it can be for women to show up Why women are terrified to speak up How anger is essential Why we find safety in not believing in ourselves Why we need to get curious when a big emotion arises …and so much more! ✨ Love this episode? Please share it with someone who you think would love it too. Your shares are the biggest forms of thanks you can give me. If you’re feeling extra generous, consider leaving a rating and review on whatever podcast platform you're tuning in from. Happy listening! 👉🏼 Join the courageous community over on Substack.  👉🏼 Hang out with me on Instagram. 

Join Dr. Richard Schwartz, a systematic family therapist and creator of Internal Family Systems therapy, as he explores the intriguing dynamics of our internal psyche. He shares insights on the roles of protector and exile parts, the impact of past traumas on relationships, and the importance of self-healing. Learn how cultivating self-awareness can lead to healthier partnerships and the necessity of addressing emotional wounds without relying on others. This conversation is packed with valuable tools for personal growth and emotional healing!