One common experience high-achieving women have is that their life looks perfect from the outside, but inside, they’re struggling with burnout. This was exactly the case for this week’s guest. But she’s been on her own healing journey, and now she helps other female physician entrepreneurs create profitable, hustle-free businesses while also living in alignment with their values. Dr. Sogol Pahlavan is a pediatrician, speaker, podcaster, mindfulness expert, and business coach. In this episode, Dr...
May 01, 2024•46 min
I used to think that I always gave people the benefit of the doubt. My natural default was to be extremely optimistic and always see the good in people. However, I have learned that, often, unbeknownst to me, my automatic response wasn’t what I thought it was. Maybe you can relate. Tune in this week to discover what it really means to give the benefit of the doubt, why it’s important, and how to practice giving the benefit of the doubt as a habit for yourself. I share 10 benefits of giving the b...
Apr 24, 2024•23 min
One of the most infuriating things that I’ve personally experienced, and my clients experience, is that feeling of being reactive, particularly to the people you’re closest with, like your family or colleagues. Feeling reactionary can make you feel like you’re out of control. So, what can you do about your tendency to react? If you feel like you’re reacting without intentionality, this episode is for you. In this episode, I share an idea and a tool to help you reduce your reactivity, and assist ...
Apr 17, 2024•17 min
Any control freaks listening out there? Maybe you consider yourself more of a control enthusiast? If you loathe when things don’t go according to plan, you severely dislike disorganization and chaos, and you enjoy controlling everything in your life, welcome to the club, and welcome to this episode of Habits on Purpose . Tune in this week to hear me unpack the habit of being a control enthusiast. I shed some light on the many things you can’t control, the few things you can control, and you’ll l...
Apr 10, 2024•18 min
If you have a conversation with someone and there is silence, how often do you make this mean that they don’t like you, or you have annoyed them, or that you must have done something wrong? When you draw conclusions, you place something in a context and give it meaning, often based on past events and circumstances. Sometimes this meaning can be useful but other times it will weigh you down and make you feel stuck. So how do you go from meaning-making that is not useful yet has been repeated for ...
Apr 03, 2024•14 min
To shoehorn is to force or compress something into an insufficient space, or an insufficient period of time. What does this look like when it comes to your habits? When you shoehorn, you’re working hard to fit a lot of tasks into a span of time where they really don’t fit. Tune in this week to discover why shoehorning might be a good idea sometimes, but at other times, your shoehorning habit has you compromising in your life. I’m discussing how shoehorning plays into time scarcity, how something...
Mar 27, 2024•23 min
If you have a goal in your life, adjusting your habits is the best way to start taking the steps towards where you want to go. However, there are some classic habit-building mistakes I see people making when trying to adopt new habits, and you’ll learn how to avoid them by listening in this week. Tune in this week to discover the most common habit-changing mistakes, and how to avoid them. You’ll learn why you’re making these mistakes in pursuit of new habits, the foundational elements of making ...
Mar 20, 2024•21 min
How much time do you spend trying to do thing you know you aren’t good at? What if your habit could be doing more of what you’re good at, instead of spending your time and energy trying to overcome your weaknesses? Tune in today to discover how to start focusing on what comes easiest to you, and save time on the things you find hardest. You’ll learn why spending your time trying to improve your weaknesses isn’t what life is about, and I’m giving you some vital tips for doing more of what you lov...
Mar 13, 2024•21 min
For some of us, it’s been a long time since we were a beginner at something. Sometimes, being new is exciting and the learning process can feel super fun. But oftentimes, being new at something is the opposite of fun. Tune in this week to discover why being a beginner isn’t easy, and a brilliant technique for what to do in these not-so-easy times. I’m showing you how to use a concept called FFT when you find yourself frustrated in an awkward, clunky learning process. Get the full show notes and ...
Mar 06, 2024•22 min
You might think that diluting the significance of a challenge you’ve faced and shrugging off your lived experience of a difficult situation is harmless. However, it’s an insidious habit that has a huge impact on your emotional experience of life, so it’s time to get clear on what you can do about it. Tune in this week to discover where you’re minimizing the difficulties you’ve faced. I’m discussing how it looks when we’re dismissing life’s challenges, and you’ll learn how to notice your tendency...
Feb 28, 2024•20 min
In our lives, it can sometimes feel like something’s missing. However, we often have difficulty working out where this feeling of longing is coming from. So, what are you missing out on, and why are you missing out on it? In this weeks episode I’m giving you simple, actionable tips to see what’s missing in your life and I'm showing you how to change course if necessary. You’ll also learn why what you think is missing could actually already be part of your life, if you choose to see it. Get the f...
Feb 21, 2024•18 min
How does persistence help us create more of what we want in our lives? Why do some people struggle to show up with persistence and persevere in pursuit of the things they want? Today’s episode is all about persistence, how to support it, and the things that block you from embodying persistence. Tune in this week to discover how to approach your life with kind, open-hearted, sustainable perseverance. Get the full show notes and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/106...
Feb 14, 2024•20 min
Often, we worry about what people will think of us as we navigate through difficult times. The reality, however, is that struggles are part of life and it’s okay to not be okay. In this episode, I talk about confidence, exploring the myths and paradoxes around it, and I discuss how to be more transparent about the struggles you are facing. I’m sharing four myths and lies about confidence, and providing three practical things for you to consider that will help you nurture the skill of self-confid...
Feb 07, 2024•19 min
What can you do to really hear your inner critic without it stopping you in your tracks? Really hearing your inner critic requires an understanding of one important tool: un-blending. Tune in this week to discover how to zoom out and get some perspective when listening to your inner critic. I’m sharing how understanding Internal Family Systems (IFS) can transform how you interact with your inner critic, and I’m giving you a valuable exercise to stop your inner critic from keeping you stuck. Get ...
Jan 31, 2024•22 min
Fertility is a subject filled with mental and emotional challenges, and my guest this week is an expert on it. Whether you’re facing fertility difficulties or any other type of difficulty, mindful self-compassion can help you navigate challenges where there are variables beyond your control. Dr. Erica Bove is a Double Board-Certified OB/GYN and Reproductive Endocrinologist. She’s also a certified life coach and the founder of Love and Science: Thriving Through Infertility. Dr. Bove helps women p...
Jan 24, 2024•48 min
If you want to be as effective as possible as you navigate external challenges in your life, starting inside and doing the internal work is a critical piece of the puzzle. The tools I share here on the podcast offer practical and effective ways to change your life. Tune in this week to discover how to do the internal work required to meet the circumstances of your life head on and begin to create change. Get the full show notes and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/102...
Jan 17, 2024•22 min
What exactly are boundaries, and why are they difficult to articulate and maintain? To help me unpack the complex topic of boundaries, I’m joined by Dr. Sasha Shillcutt. Dr. Sasha Shillcutt is an international speaker on the subjects of gender equity and work-life balance. She’s also a full-time cardiac anesthesiologist and CEO of her own organization Brave Enough, through which she leads conferences and retreats for women professionals. Tune in this week to discover everything you need to know ...
Jan 10, 2024•32 min
Today’s episode is all about keeping sight of what really matters. I have an approach that keeps the most important things in the forefront of my mind, and it will transform the way you deal with being in a slump. Tune in this week to discover the three most important aspects when it comes to keeping sight of what matters. I’m showing you how to harness your intuition and be aware of what’s essential versus what’s just fluff, and how the season of life you’re currently in impacts what matters to...
Jan 03, 2024•27 min
We get to choose how we spend our time, whether that’s during the Holidays or any time of the year. When you can start saying, “I choose to…” instead of approaching everything from an obligatory place of, “I have to…” then you can start to enjoy the Holidays more than ever before. Tune in this week as I guide you through how to navigate a stressful Holiday Season. You’ll learn the important differences between the habit of saying “I have to…” versus “I choose to…” and why acknowledging your agen...
Dec 27, 2023•19 min
This week, Dr. Ali Novitsky is back for more and we’re diving deeper into the bigger picture around nutrition, fitness, and the multiple layers involved in the pursuit of optimal health. Tune in this week to discover the biggest obstacles stopping people from creating optimal health, and what you can do about them. We’re discussing the benefits of focusing on preventive health measures, the role of nutrition in optimal health, and setting boundaries in support of your physical and mental health....
Dec 20, 2023•36 min
Since the New Year is fast approaching and people are thinking about their health during the Holidays, I’m bringing in an expert to help me explore nutrition and fitness, and look at the habits that contribute to your overall health from a different perspective than you’re used to hearing. Joining me today is Dr. Ali Novitsky, a neonatologist certified in obesity medicine, a Master Certified Life Coach, and an expert in fitness and nutrition. This week we’re discussing energetic health as a way ...
Dec 13, 2023•38 min
Discover nine things that have improved my life this past year, and how they could improve yours too. These things have allowed me to bring more pleasure, fun, and self-improvement into every day, and each of them is emblematic of the kinds of significant shifts that will improve your experience of everything that comprises your life. I’m discussing sleep, voluntary learning, reading for pleasure, and a bunch of other wonderful tools and activities that have brought me real joy in the past 12 mo...
Dec 06, 2023•24 min
Have you ever noticed what happens when you start using personal development tools and concepts against yourself? This is a signature move of high-achieving, empathetic perfectionists, and it’s extremely hard to notice when you’re doing it. If you’re not getting the growth you want out of your personal development, you’re in the right place. Tune in this week to discover why we use personal development concepts against ourselves, and how to see where you’re using coaching tools in a way that onl...
Nov 29, 2023•17 min
There’s a massive difference between consuming information and actually applying what you’ve learned, but when you can spot this habit of passive consumption at play, you can start doing something about it. Tune in this week to learn about the point where loving to learn and natural curiosity turn into passive consumption, why passive consumption is incredibly difficult to identify in the moment, and some practical tips to move out of passive consumption and into the habit of implementation. Get...
Nov 22, 2023•16 min
When you drive a vehicle, you’re the one choosing the destination, the route, the pace, and probably the music on the road. However, in our lives, we don’t always take the same tact when it comes to deciding on the version of us that we want to be in the proverbial driver’s seat of our lives. This week I’m showing you how to see where you’re letting an unhelpful mindset like guilt or inadequacy take the wheel, the results that’s producing in your life, and how to swap out the driver when you are...
Nov 15, 2023•27 min
When your rigid plans go sideways, it’s common for people to start turning that into a personal indictment. This pattern is the result of a few different habits, but I have a simple solution to start addressing it. This week I’m discussing what happens when perfectionism, all-or-nothing thinking, disqualifying the positive, and the habit of personalizing things meet, and how to avoid getting stuck in a cycle of feeling inadequate and terrible about yourself. Get the full show notes and more info...
Nov 08, 2023•16 min
How do you want to feel? One of the central tenets of this podcast is that your experience of life is shaped by your beliefs. As a result, how you show up and experience life is more malleable than you might think. So, if you’re ready to start intentionally enjoying your life the way you want to, you’re in the right place. Tune in this week to discover the authority you have over your lived experience. I’m sharing how your subconscious beliefs are shaping your emotional experience of the world w...
Nov 01, 2023•18 min
All of our habits are here for a good reason, even if we don’t like the habit itself. They’re all adaptive or protective solutions that we’ve learned, and this is great news because it means we can unlearn habits that don’t serve us. Tune in this week to start playing investigator, uncovering patterns, and finding the underlying beliefs that fuel these habitual patterns. This work helps you intentionally change your habits, and I’m showing you how to keep your habit audit simple so it can have t...
Oct 25, 2023•12 min
If you want to approach your life with more intentionality, one of the best ways to do this is to perform a habit audit. A habit audit is the process of looking at your habits, noticing what they tell you, and deciding which ones are serving you, and which ones you want to replace with new ones. Tune in this week for part 1 of our series on habit audits to learn what a habit audit is, why it’s useful, and how to start performing a habit audit in your own life. And be sure to come back next week ...
Oct 18, 2023•26 min
Many of us didn’t grow up as people who identify as anxious. We see extreme examples of anxiety and we don’t relate, so we just assume we don’t experience anxiety. But the truth is, there are some more subtle signs that point toward an anxious mind, and that’s what we’re discussing in today’s episode. Tune in this week as I cover the habits that grow from the emotional state of anxiety and outline the tricky everyday ways that anxiety might be showing up for you. I’m discussing the common and le...
Oct 11, 2023•14 min
