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Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff with Kristine Carlson

Kristine Carlsonkristinecarlson.com
New York Times Best Selling Author, Kristine Carlson invites you to practice Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff Wisdom for simple ways to live your most vibrant life of joy.
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Episodes

Communication Series: Change the Dynamic in Your Relationship

Stuck in a negative cycle and need to make positive changes in one of your relationships? By learning how to have “difficult” conversations in a mindful, impactful way, you can bring your relationship to a better place. Apply Kristine’s tips and see your relationship transform for the better!

Feb 20, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 170

Communication Series: Being Clear with Others

As your communication skills improve, so will all of your relationships. Yet in today’s digital world, we’ve lost some of our ability to have open, heart-to-heart (and face-to-face!) conversations. Listen in and learn how to connect with others in a clear, meaningful way.

Feb 13, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 168

Communication Series: Being Clear with Ourselves

Are you clear on your intentions, values, and goals? Achieving inner clarity empowers us to navigate life with integrity, direction, and ultimately more peace. Kristine shares her insights on the importance of developing inner clarity - and how you can bring yours into crystal-clear focus!

Feb 06, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 169

Mindfulness Series 10: With Dr. Shauna Shapiro: Good Morning, I love you

In the last episode in our mindfulness series, Kristine sits down with Dr. Shauna Shapiro; a renowned professor, clinical psychologist and internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and self-compassion. Kris and Dr. Shapiro discuss her new book Good Morning, I Love You. Dr. Shapiro shares her own personal journey to living a mindful, inspired life - and how you can do it too!

Jan 30, 202033 minEp. 165

Mindfulness Series 9: Aging Gracefully

Aging gracefully is so much more than trying to look like we did in our 20’s—it’s about our mindful intention to live our most vibrant, healthy life possible. With the right self-care, you can feel (and look) your absolute best at every age. Listen in as Kristine shares her tips to age gracefully from the inside out.

Jan 23, 202014 minEp. 167

Mindfulness Series 8: Mindful Eating and Sex

It can be hard to slow down when something really good is in front of you! Kristine explains how to take a slow, sensuous, and yes - mindful - approach to what’s on your plate. You’ll begin to enjoy your food in a whole new way, and your digestion will improve-- you might even lose a few pounds, too!

Jan 16, 202016 minEp. 164

Mindfulness Series 7: The Science of Mindfulness

As a pioneer of positive psychology, Kristine and Dr. Richard Carlson introduced many of the concepts we embrace today as mindful living in their Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff series. Kristine shares how to implement this tried-and-true wisdom along with today’s leading neuroscience to improve your mental health and well-being!

Jan 09, 202016 minEp. 163

Mindfulness Series 6: Feel it to Heal it

It’s okay to not be OK! Kristine shares how we can learn to accept - and even embrace feelings like sadness, fear, and anger. It’s by taking this mindful, compassionate approach to our feelings that we can actually begin to heal them.

Jan 02, 202015 minEp. 162

Mindfulness Series 5: Practicing Presence

Kristine shares some powerful tools to help you bring your awareness to your own presence - allowing you to experience a newfound sense of clarity, peace, and a connection to the divine in your everyday life.

Dec 26, 201916 minEp. 161

Mindfulness Series 4: Practicing Love

Kristine shares some easy ways you can strengthen your feelings of connection and kindness towards the people who mean the most in your life. When we develop our mindfulness practice, we begin to return to the loving state that is innate in all of us; experiencing a depth and richness in our lives that only one thing can bring - love.

Dec 19, 201918 minEp. 160

Mindfulness Series 3: Self Love and Compassion

Learn how to do one of the hardest things in the world for many people - how to love yourself. When you learn the art of mindful self-compassion, you’ll be able to live your most vibrant life and give back to others in ways you may never have dreamed possible!

Dec 12, 201914 minEp. 159

Mindfulness Series 2: The Power of Pause

Taking a moment for a “Golden Pause” is an essential component of Kristine’s mindfulness teachings. This week she shares the transformative powers of taking this pause - so you can learn to respond to life, instead of reacting to it.

Dec 05, 201918 minEp. 158

Mindfulness Series 1: What is Mindfulness?

Kristine explains what it means to live a mindful life, and shares the benefits of incorporating a mindfulness practice into your everyday life. By learning to live in the present moment - releasing fear, judgment, and other toxic reactive emotions - you’ll begin to feel clarity and peace on a whole new level. Listen in and learn how to begin living mindfully… starting today!

Nov 28, 201914 minEp. 157

What's Your "Why?"

Kristine shares the importance of living a purpose-driven life. Understanding our “why” incentivizes us to act upon our goals, adds meaning to our lives; AND gives us the motivation to persevere when times get tough. Listen in, and learn how to define your “why” - so you can wake up to your most inspired, vibrant life! To learn more about Kristine’s NEW Happiness Training Course, visit https://www.happinesstrainingcourses.com/courses/you-can-be-happy Get happier today for only $19.99!...

Nov 21, 20198 minEp. 155

Being Spiritual

Kristine explores what it means to live a spiritual life in a material world. When we learn to identify and dissolve our ego-driven fears, we can reconnect with our inner selves and begin to trust the universe and approach the world with love. Listen in, and learn how to strike the delicate balance living between the physical and the spiritual plane - so you can find the peace, prosperity AND spiritual fulfillment you’re seeking in your life. To learn more about Kristine’s NEW Happiness Training...

Nov 14, 201914 minEp. 156

Work Better Not Harder

Feel like there’s never enough time to get it all done? You’re not alone! In this new podcast, Kris shares tried-and-true strategies that help her manage stress and keep her hormones balanced when life AND business get busy! Take a deep breath, and listen in and learn how to take care of your body, mind, and spirit - so you can remain strong no matter what life throws your way. To learn more about Kristine’s NEW Happiness Training Course, visit https://www.happinesstrainingcourses.com . Get Happ...

Nov 07, 201916 minEp. 154

How To Be A Great Listener

We often think about what we will say next, but how often do we think about the way we listen? Kris shares the wisdom of “empty presence listening” which means being centered and grounded with an open, compassionate heart while someone is sharing or venting to us. This technique of offering our full presence with a quiet mind allows us to become a safe container for all that needs to be expressed from the person who is sharing. Become a world-class listener, and watch your relationships flourish...

Oct 31, 201916 minEp. 153

Brain Power Series: Ignite the Female Brain with Health

Blame it on the hormones! In the final episode of the Brain Power Series, Kris shares some of the latest cutting-edge research on how women can optimize their hormonal and metabolic health while optimizing their brain function. Learn about the lifestyle, nutrition, and therapeutic methods that Kris incorporates into her daily routine - everything from what’s on her plate to how she reduces stress! When we make the time to nurture our brains, we make an investment in our overall health. To learn ...

Oct 24, 201932 minEp. 152

Brain Power Series: The Aging Brain with Dr. Daniel Emina

Say “goodbye” to brain fog! Just like our bodies, we need to exercise and feed our brains properly in order to keep them working optimally and to prevent degeneration. While cognitive decline is one of the most feared consequences of getting older, there ARE lifestyle and nutrition choices we can make that will stave off the effects of aging - keeping our brains as young as possible, for as long as possible! In this episode of the Brain Power Series, Dr. Daniel Emina, child/adolescent, and adult...

Oct 17, 201945 minEp. 151

Brain Power Series: ADD and The Child's Brain with Dr. Daniel Emina

Kids ALL have bright, beautiful brains! But for parents and grandparents of children with attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), understanding exactly how they work - and how to best support their healthy development - can sometimes be challenging to understand. In the fourth part of the Brain Power series, Dr. Daniel Emina, child/adolescent, and adult psychiatrist at the Amen Clinic shares his powerful insights and experience working with kids with ...

Oct 10, 201945 minEp. 150

Brain Power Series: Nutrition for Your Brain with Zoe Davis

Kris sits down with Zoe Davis; integrative mental health coach and nutrition counselor at the Amen Clinic to learn about the best foods to eat (and supplements to take) for optimal brain health! With her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling and extensive post-graduate training in disordered eating behaviors, nutrition, and holistic obesity care, Zoe is a wealth of information on the connection between what we feed our bodies and the health of our brain, emotions, and overall well...

Oct 03, 201937 minEp. 149

Brain Power Series: Take a Look at Your Brain

“Please don’t let my nose itch!” In the second part of the NEW Brain Power Series, Kris recounts her experience of having her brain scan and assessment at the Amen Clinic. If you haven’t heard of the Amen Clinics, they take a critical evaluation of the psychological, biological, social, AND spiritual factors that contribute to your brain functioning. Their scientific approach is extremely thorough and customized to each patient. Learn more about the Amen Clinic here https://www.amenclinics.com a...

Sep 26, 201914 minEp. 148

Brain Power Series: Introduction: The Brain Warrior's Way

Welcome to our NEW Brain Power Series! In these episodes, Kris shares with you the newest, cutting-edge research on how we can achieve our optimal brain health. After having her brain scan and evaluation done at the renowned brain health Amen Clinic, Kris felt compelled to share this valuable information with you - too often we take our brains for granted, and brain health matters. Change your brain, change your life! So listen in here, and be sure to tune in to this series as she interviews som...

Sep 19, 201913 minEp. 147

Give Your Brain a Vacation

Did you know that on average we have around 70,000 thoughts a day, and over HALF of these are repetitive negative thoughts? Isn’t that crazy? In order to interrupt the cycle of thoughts that ruminate with attention - which can keep us stuck - we need to find ways to quiet our minds and calm down, which gives us the ability to access our inner wisdom. Listen in, and learn how to get your brain into a relaxed state - so you stop sweating the small stuff and can begin to live the big stuff! Please ...

Sep 12, 201911 minEp. 140

Your Happiness Training

Widely considered one of the world’s foremost experts on happiness and stress reduction (with more than 30 million copies of his books in print worldwide!) the late Dr. Richard Carlson was teaching people how to live happier, more fulfilled lives... long before “happiness” was even a buzzword in popular psychology! Early in his career he taught this set of five principles on better living and called it “Happiness Training.” These ideas have guided people all over the world through life’s challen...

Sep 05, 201911 minEp. 141

Three Stories of Kismet

Have you ever encountered something by chance - and felt that it was meant to be? We hear stories of people bumping into each other on a crowded sidewalk; only to fall in love… or receiving a phone call that changes their life forever. Derived from the Arabic word qisma (meaning “lot”), the word Kismet describes these magical moments that shape our lives. Listen in, and learn how to open yourself to the divine mysteries of life in this new podcast episode - and reclaim your faith that the next m...

Aug 29, 201922 minSeason 1Ep. 142

Meeting New Friends at Any Age

Whether it’s due to a relocation to a new city, or a divorce, or even just the lifestyle change that comes with parenthood, a time may come in our adult lives that we have to make new friends! Connecting with new people isn’t always easy as it seemed in elementary school - it requires us to drop our guard, open our hearts, and take initiative. Talk about vulnerability, right? Kris shares some tried-and-true strategies for meeting new friends at any age.

Aug 22, 201911 minEp. 135

How to Honor Your Life's Purpose

When we feel stuck in our lives, it can be tough to know what our next step should be. By learning to use what excites us as our guide, we tap into our innate gifts and talents. When we LOVE what we do, we feel energized and can be of service to others at our highest level! Listen in to our new podcast episode here, and learn how to honor your life’s purpose.

Aug 15, 201912 minEp. 134

Leaning Into Your Fear

It’s normal to want to step back - or even run - when we feel scared. In fact, this is an evolutionary mechanism that has ensured our survival since the beginning of time. But what about the emotional fears we may face from time to time? Kris explains how to identify our emotional fears, and how we can lean into them instead of running away. Discover the FREEDOM awaiting you on the other side of your fear!

Aug 08, 201914 minEp. 133

Best of Don't Sweat The Small Stuff - Live The Big Stuff: What You See Is What You Get!

In one of our most popular episodes, Kris shares how the way we see the world is simply a reflection of what is going on inside of us. Kris explains how we can take a step back from our world view - whether it’s how we see our work, our romantic partner, and even our pets - and learn to see everything as a mirror of our thoughts and our emotional state. By building this level of awareness, we develop the ability to respond to life as it unfolds (versus reacting) and can begin to change it for th...

Aug 01, 201911 minEp. 132
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