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In this podcast (episode #452) and blog, I talk about a great way to improve your wellbeing and resilience: the time mindset! First, it is important to understand what a mindset is. It is how we view the world—it generates our perspective, which shapes the way we interact with our environment – that is, the choices we

In this podcast (episode #451) and blog, I speak with teacher, parent, and emotional development expert Alyssa Blask Campbell, who runs Seed and Sew, an organization that is passionate about helping early childhood educators, parents and children create an emotionally intelligent world together. Alyssa and I talk about

In this podcast (episode #450) and blog, I talk about managing regret. As the new year approaches, we generally start to think about all the changes we want to happen in our lives. Likewise, many of us may find ourselves reflecting back on the previous year, and sometimes that reflection comes with a lot of regret. We

In this podcast (episode #449) and blog, I talk to child and adolescent psychiatrist, psychotherapist, professor, mental health advocate and author Sami Timimi about the dangers of pathologizing childhood, the myths surrounding ADHD, a better way to approach children’s mental health, and more. This is part 2 of a serie

In this podcast (episode #448) and blog, I talk about a helpful way to approach 2023: starting each morning with a few minutes of directed mind management! It is important to remember that whatever you think about the most will grow. Your mind drives your life, which is why mind management is so important. Your mind dr

In this podcast (episode #447) and blog, I talk to child and adolescent psychiatrist, psychotherapist, professor, mental health advocate and author Sami Timimi about the dangers of pathologizing childhood, the myths surrounding ADHD, a better way to approach children’s mental health, and more. This is part 1 of a 2 par

In this podcast (episode #446) and blog, I talk about one of the biggest things I am going to work on in 2023 for my brain detox challenge: how much of a gift life is, and how we need to appreciate every moment we are alive. This realization came to be when, in July 2022, I almost died from a burst appendix that I lef

In this podcast (episode #445) and blog, I continue the discussion I started in my previous podcast: how to not let other people’s words and actions negatively impact our mental health. Sometimes it can be challenging to know how to respond when someone triggers you, even if you listened to my previous podcast several

In this podcast (episode #444) and blog, I talk about something that we all struggle with, especially around the holiday season: how to not let other people’s words and actions negatively impact our mental health! This is part 1 of a 2-part series on managing how other people affect our wellbeing. Even though it may f

This podcast was recorded in the middle of a major storm and tornado warning, so the quality may be a little scratchy. Thankfully we were safe in the studio, and no significant weather-related damage occurred where our offices are located! In this podcast (episode #443) and blog, I talk about something that I battle w

In this podcast (episode #442) and blog, I talk about one of the best ways to improve your mental health and resilience: a possibilities mindset! First, it is important to understand what a mindset is. It is how we view the world—it generates our perspective, which shapes the way we interact with our environment, that

It is that time of year again! If you are looking for the perfect gift for that special someone this holiday season, I have you covered: 101 Ways to Be Less Stressed. This book is the perfect stocking stuffer! It is filled with great tips to help your loved ones improve their mental health and their life! For more info