We live in a society obsessed with symptom suppression. Yet, our symptoms give us insights into subsequent actions we need to take. Suppressing symptoms, whether physical or psychological, is a temporary fix. Bound to lessen the quality of your life over time. Learn how your symptoms can be your greatest ally and teacher and how they can guide your priorities and your choices. When you address the cause of your symptoms as opposed to taking all means possible to suppress them, you will become em...
Sep 18, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 55
Red flags stand in the way of a healthy relationship. They are signs that the person might not have the ability or skills to offer you the love and support you deserve. They stand in the way of a trusting and safe relationship, and proceeding further will emotionally hurt you. Discover the ingredients of a healthy relationship, warning signs, and red flags. RESOURCES: Free Resource Library Free ebook- The Benefits of Giving Kids Chores Stay Connected: Heart-Centered Community off social media Dr...
Sep 18, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 54
Most people do not like conflict, and some will avoid it at all costs. Avoiding conflict works in the short term, but ultimately, what we try to avoid soon enough catches up. We are only delaying the inevitable. In this episode, we look at how facing conflict and having difficult conversations allows us to grow and build intimacy and closeness. It improves our relationships in the long term. It allows us to resolve problems instead of being caught up in endless repetitive arguments. We discuss t...
May 11, 2022•25 min
There are so many books, podcasts and articles on the pursuit of happiness. Why are so many people dissatisfied with their lives, even if they seem to have it all? This episode looks at the benefits of pursuing meaning over happiness. How happiness is fleeting, yet meaning is enduring. Understand that meaning gets us through those difficult moments and makes life worth living, no matter your circumstances. RESOURCES: Free Resource Library Free ebook- The Benefits of Giving Kids Chores Stay Conne...
Apr 27, 2022•22 min
Living as if we will live forever comes at a great cost. We waste a lot of time in unhealthy jobs or relationships, and we put things off. We live with regrets and take things, people, situations for granted, among many other things. In this episode, we look at the cost of living in denial of death and how facing this reality can significantly enrich our lives and improve our quality of life and relationships. RESOURCES: Free Resource Library Free ebook- The Benefits of Giving Kids Chores Stay C...
Apr 13, 2022•20 min
Not being truthful with ourselves significantly impacts our choices, decisions, and health. Not being truthful with others prevents them from seeing the real you and gets in the way of healthy relationships and honest communication. There are many reasons why we lie to ourselves and others. We fear the consequence of telling the truth, feel shame, experience cognitive dissonance, or desperately want our reality to fit our fantasy. In this episode, we explore why people lie to themselves and othe...
Mar 30, 2022•22 min
One of the many functions of the brain is to think. We never stop thinking; however, where we focus our attention is what really matters. We get carried away by the storytelling of the untamed mind. We let it run our lives and define who we are. Our thoughts can often get us in more trouble than we realize. After this episode, you will understand your mind better, how it can take over your life and how your true self can be in charge again. Your thoughts don’t have to define your reality, and yo...
Mar 02, 2022•24 min
We spend most of our time living in our heads. As a result, we have lost our connection to our gut, our intuition. Hindsight is always 20-20, and when we look back, we beat ourselves up for ignoring the signs. We dismiss our intuitive feelings, seeing them as exaggerations, invalidating them, doubting them and not trusting them. We intellectualize our way out of our gut feelings because of the possible ramifications of acting on them. After this episode, I hope many of you will want to start tru...
Feb 23, 2022•20 min
We are surrounded by clutter in all spheres of our lives: our nutrition, our schedules, our relationships, our minds, and our environments. Find out why minimalism fosters mental health and wellbeing. Decluttering is not just about getting rid of "stuff". Letting go of excess in all spheres of your life is the path to living your best life. Get my free checklist: https://beacon.by/dr-gina-madrigrano/minimalism-for-health RESOURCES: Free Resource Library Free ebook- The Benefits of Giving Kids Ch...
Feb 16, 2022•23 min
Setting goals, creating new habits and breaking old ones can be challenging. The reason we fail is simply that we don't have a good system in place. We set too many goals and we get overwhelmed and give up. We feel like a failure. Understanding how to build new habits is essential for making progress and following through with our goals. In this episode, I discuss step-by-step strategies on how you can start creating new habits. You will also understand the importance of starting small to maximi...
Nov 08, 2020•33 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina discusses this provocative topic. She explores various situations when the outcomes we anticipate don't come true. Dr. Gina explains how NOT getting what we want is beneficial to our overall well-being and can even be a blessing. From being rejected by a partner or friend, not getting the house we wanted, getting ill, losing our job, and so many more examples, she shows how we can overcome adversity by shifting our mindset about a situation. Others' rejection is not a r...
Nov 01, 2020•32 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina discusses the many reasons women hesitate or refuse to ask for help. Fear of vulnerability, lack of trust, low self-esteem, shame, not wanting to bother people, faulty beliefs and trauma responses are some of the answers surveyed women provided. Dr. Gina explains how to overcome not asking for help by changing your beliefs, knowing your worth, and knowing who to trust. The ME-weekend: At Home Retreat RESOURCES: Free Resource Library Free ebook- The Benefits of Giving Ki...
Oct 26, 2020•31 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina explains how overachievement and overproducing can hide a feeling of not being enough . We can feel confident yet still suffer from this sense that we can do better and be better. She discusses the possible origin and how we can transcend this feeling by living an authentic life. Being ourselves is the simplest way to live, trusting and accepting that we all have a unique contribution to make to this world. Get your free eBook on Self-Esteem RESOURCES: Free Resource Lib...
Oct 11, 2020•31 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina shares the multiple benefits of gratitude on emotional, psychological and physical wellbeing. She explains how individuals who live in gratitude have improved life satisfaction, social lives, and mood. They are happier and struggle less with self-acceptance. Get your free eBook on Gratitude and its benefits. RESOURCES: Free Resource Library Free ebook- The Benefits of Giving Kids Chores Stay Connected: Heart-Centered Community off social media Dr. Gina’s Online Courses ...
Oct 05, 2020•31 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina discusses the 5-Day Life Clarity Formula Course. She explains why she created this program, whom it's for, and how it will bring you from ambivalence & chaos to clarity. We discuss what the program is all about and what you will get out of it. You don't know what you don't know, and you can't transform your life if you don't know where to start or if you don't uncover what the real issues are. Clarity is the first step to transformation. Course: Life Clarity Formula...
Sep 27, 2020•34 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina explains the importance of incorporating an evening and a morning routine as part of your self-care rituals. These rituals make you start and end your day with you as a priority. She talks about where to start and offers examples of simple routines. These basic self-care rituals shift your mindset and set you up for success. Dr. Gina and her hosts also discuss bedtime routines for children. Related Videos: 5 Steps to Better Self Care for Moms 8 Easy Steps to a Struggle-...
Sep 20, 2020•35 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina continues to discuss practices that hinder and others that foster healthy self-esteem in children. She elaborates on how allowing our children to be who they are and not push our personal agenda on them will allow them to blossom into successful human beings. She continues by explaining that giving our children a voice and truly listening to what they have to say is essential in allowing them to connect with and develop their true selves. As a result, with our support a...
Sep 13, 2020•31 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina explains how a parent's self-esteem will impact their child's self-esteem. She speaks of practices that hinder and others that foster healthy self-esteem. She discusses how parenting with presence, curiosity, and interest without judgment and validation are critical factors in discovering the child's true nature and gifts. If we can truly see our children for who they are, we can leave them with the most incredible legacy. RESOURCES: Free Resource Library Free ebook- Th...
Sep 06, 2020•30 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina explains why our mindset can be the source of our suffering. She explores a few mindset pitfalls, such as taking things personally, making assumptions, judging and jumping to conclusions. How these cognitive errors can contribute to anxiety, depression or poor self-esteem. She illustrates how we can transform our mindset by first developing the awareness of our thoughts, detaching from them and redirecting our attention using various strategies. We explore how a practic...
Aug 30, 2020•31 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina explains why people who struggle can resort to numbing strategies. How numbing is a coping mechanism to avoid dealing with difficult feelings and emotions. She explains creative ways people find to avoid pain and the negative impact numbing can have on our life. She explains healthier ways to cope with emotions we tend to avoid. Finally, we look at the important role of feelings and emotions in our life and how we have grown as a society to be disconnected from our bodi...
Aug 09, 2020•34 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina discusses what motivates perfectionism, how perfectionism is reinforced and praised in our society and its pitfalls. While perfectionism leads to positive outcomes such as a job well done, a positive self-image, and being a great employee, for example, over time, it leads to stress and burnout. Perfection is an unattainable goal motivated by a feeling of “not good enough”. It is a standard no one can live up to. It leads to poor sleep, robs you of your joy, and you say ...
Aug 02, 2020•34 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina discusses how stress and overwhelm prevent us from having clarity in our lives, and how the need for being busy and distracted all the time drives us further and further away from living a value-based life. Dr. Gina proposes a simple strategy that involves simplifying and placing a priority on self-care and values as the first step to gaining clarity and finding solutions to solve feelings of stress and overwhelm. Get your free eBooks on Self-Esteem and Work-Life Balanc...
Jul 26, 2020•36 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina discusses various aspects of anxiety and if we can ever be “ cured” of anxiety. She differentiates anxiety stemming from simple phobias to trauma to childhood attachment. She discusses how anxiety manifests and how it can be addressed in treatment. RESOURCES: Free Resource Library Free ebook- The Benefits of Giving Kids Chores Stay Connected: Heart-Centered Community off social media Dr. Gina’s Online Courses & Membership & Day-Passes Dr. Gina’s Website Facebook...
Jul 21, 2020•32 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina explains the different forms of passive-aggressive behaviour, such as sarcasm, non-verbal tactics, lying, playing the victim, guilt-tripping, and much more. She explains its destructive impact on relationships and the importance of clear communication. She addresses healthy responses to passive-aggressive behaviours such as setting clear boundaries, ignoring, not playing into it, making requests for clarity, and so much more. RESOURCES: Free Resource Library Free ebook-...
Jul 21, 2020•34 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina explains how values, morals and ethics guide our behaviours. These principles used to be taught in school and in families, and it is lacking nowadays. We see its impact on the current state of society, health and the environment. She discusses how values, morals and ethics can impact children and society in a positive way and how they can transform our world for the better. RESOURCES: Free Resource Library Free ebook- The Benefits of Giving Kids Chores Stay Connected: H...
Jul 21, 2020•30 min
There are two ways you can go about apologizing. You can say “I'm sorry” or own up to the behaviour, validate the other person's feelings, and then offer an opportunity for repair and hear them out. In this episode, Dr. Gina addresses how we can apologize in ways that go beyond an intellectual exercise to being an act of connection and repair between two or more people. How to give an authentic apology backed up by a heartfelt connection and actions. A plain “sorry” does not have a healing or re...
Jun 14, 2020•33 min
The words mindfulness and meditation are thrown left and right everywhere and seem to be the cure-all to all human problems and health issues. People jump on the bandwagon and try the new flavour of the week as new mindfulness and meditation books and courses are sprouting everywhere, promising that it is the latest panacea. More often than not, people are left disappointed when they try it out on their own with the help of a book, an app or a podcast. Their lives are not changing, and they are ...
Jun 07, 2020•28 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina discusses how self-esteem impacts all aspects of our lives. She dives deep into explaining how self-esteem is the foundation of a successful and happy life. She strives to show how healing our self-esteem is transformative, life-changing and the source of our personal power. Get your free eBook on Self-Esteem RESOURCES: Free Resource Library Free ebook- The Benefits of Giving Kids Chores Stay Connected: Heart-Centered Community off social media Dr. Gina’s Online Courses...
Jun 07, 2020•30 min
How to create a healing daily schedule to stay sane during a crisis. Get your free eBook on Work-Life Balance Online Course: Finding Peace in Stressful Times RESOURCES: Free Resource Library Free ebook- The Benefits of Giving Kids Chores Stay Connected: Heart-Centered Community off social media Dr. Gina’s Online Courses & Membership & Day-Passes Dr. Gina’s Website Facebook YouTube - Living Simply with Dr. Gina...
May 17, 2020•31 min
Our lives have been turned upside down and have come to some sort of standstill. We realize how fragile life is, and we feel like we have lost all control. We don’t know how long this pandemic will last, and it can be quite unsettling. The next question is then, How do we cope with all this without sinking into a state of anxiety or depression? Dr. Gina discusses simple strategies you can implement today to get you started. Note: Dr. Gina is not engaged in rendering professional advice or servic...
May 06, 2020•26 min
