At the Gottman Institute, they can observe couples for 15 minutes and 90% of the time predict whether the relationship will last.  Here are a few of their lessons. Resources Four Horseman – Gottman Institute Turning Towards – Gottman Institute
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BOO356 – Relationship Killers

Building our capacity to observe ourselves, builds our capacity to grow and change.  It can be uncomfortable to wake up to our the ways we limit ourselves.  And if you do, the quality of your life changes. Resources Freeing Ourselves From Our Stories Podcast Tuning In Vs Changing the Channel Podcast Anthony DeMello
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BOO355 – Awareness Changes Your Life

When I am defensive, my whole body is on alert?  How do I increase my ability to hear feedback or different opinions with openness and curiosity. Resources Building Capacity for Uncomfortable Conversations Podcast Harriet Lerner Interview with Brene Brown Part 1 Harriet Lerner Interview with Brene Brown Part 2
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BOO354 – Encore – Am I Being Defensive?

We have a lot more choice than we remember. It is so easy to spend the day being reactive.  And if we pause, and reflect on what we would like to create, we can focus our energy on what matters most. This show explores a few tips for living more intentionally. Resources Lessons from John […]
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BOO353 – Encore – Intentionality

Stumped by the question, “What do you really, really, really want? No really!” Resources Myth – Monkey Movement Becoming What We Might Have Been Podcast What Are You For? Podcast
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BOO352 – Encore – What Do You Really Want?

Many of us experience stress during the holidays.  In this special episode we explore what helps us be resilient when stress shows up. Resources: University of Minnesota Center for Spirituality and Healing on Stress Busy without Stress Podcast Work Your Mindfulness Podcast Accepting What Shows Up Podcast
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BOO351 – Encore – Holiday Stress

Wendy Palmer passed away on December 2, 2022.  There are many of us around the world whose lives were changed by her teachings.  In this episode, some of her lessons and how they have helped in day-to-day life are shared. Thank you Wendy for inviting us to be our noble, awesome and shiny selves! Other […]
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BOO350 – Thank You!

It is so easy to take other’s reaction to us as being a reflection of us.  In reality, it is more a reflection of them.  Learning to not take things personally is quite freeing! Resources The Mindtrap of Simple Stories Lessons in Projection
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BOO349 – Encore – Don’t Take It Personally

Resilience is a key to success, especially in times of change.  Reviewing the literature, Diane Coutu summarizes the themes in her Harvard Business Review article – How Resilience Works? Resources Acceptance Podcast Simple Habits for Complex Times Jennifer Garvey Berger’s applying Simple Habits for Complex Times
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BOO348 – Finding Resilience

When we are committed to “it shouldn’t be this way”, we are stuck.  Learning to accept what shows up is not passive. It is starting with a solid foundation. (Original Painting by Anna Hess) Resources Acceptance Podcast Acceptance as a Path for Growth Podcast Play the Ball Where the Monkey Drops It
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BOO347 – Learning to Accept What Is

Irma Velasquez memoir, Fish Dreams, chronicles her journey of shifting from trying to cure her son’s autism to loving him as he is.  She learned simple practices that changed everything for her.  Thanks to Irma and the Deep Living Lab for allowing me to share a portion of our interview. Resources Listen to the full interview with […]
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BOO346 – Learning to Be More Present

Once we have a story about what is going on, we are not very opening to other ways of thinking.  It’s human to make up stories. It is human to avoid the discomfort of disconfirming data. And it greatly limits our ability to grow and change. Resources It’s Not Personal Podcast Avoidance Podcast
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BOO345 – Freeing Ourselves from Our Stories

Too often, we push to make things happen.  Sometimes, it will serve us to watch what is unfolding. The wisdom is in diserning what is called for. Resources Compose with the Unfolding Podcast Intentionality Podcast
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BOO344 – Encore – Between Trust and Effort

Have you ever walked into a room and felt the tension?  Have you ever walked  into a home and felt welcoming energy?  In a 2014 interview with author and aikdo master Wendy Palmer, we explored how we can be responsible for the energy we carry into the room. Resources Full interview with Wendy Palmer in […]
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BOO343 – Creating Inclusive Energy with Wendy Palmer

We are stronger when we work together.  Reflections on finding community all around me. Resources Habits of the Heart by Parker Palmer Full Parker Palmer Interview Power and Love show on building community How to Call a Circle by Christina Baldwin
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BOO342 –  Encore – Finding Community

It is so easy to take other’s reaction to us as being a reflection of us.  In reality, it is more a reflection of them.  Learning to not take things personally is quite freeing! Resources The Mindtrap of Simple Stories Lessons in Projection
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BOO341- Encore – It’s Not Personal

What does it take to forgive?  And what is the gift we give ourselves when we do.  A conversation with Wendy Palmer, author of Leadership Embodiment. Resources Full interview with Wendy Palmer in 2014
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BOO340 – Exploring Forgiveness with Wendy Palmer

Wendy Palmer is the founder of Leadership Embodiment, a process that uses principles from the non-violent Japanese martial art of Aikido and mindfulness to offer simple tools and practices to increase leadership capacity and respond to stress and pressure with greater confidence and integrity.  Excerpts and lessons from an interview with Wendy in 2014. Resources Full 2014 Interview More […]
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BOO339 – Working With Our Own Compost

What we avoid can lead to great suffering.  We have learned to avoid pain as a matter of survival.  However, we cannot selectively numb.  Lessons from Brene Brown and Ron Siegel. Resources: Learn More about Dr Brene Brown’s research Learn More about Dr Ron Siegel’s work
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BOO338 – Encore – Avoidance

I was wrong, I didn’t know any better.  My coaching on how to change the channel on our feelings was wrong. Resources Centering v Reacting Acceptance Dr Susan David TED Talk
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