In this episode, Dr. Gina discusses the work-life balance myth. She proposes 13 different strategies to implement to welcome balance in our lives, and live happier with less stress! Get your free eBook 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...
Mar 22, 2020•28 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina shares her best tips for choosing a mate for a lasting relationship. How understanding our attachment styles, love languages, and values are some of the key ingredients to lasting love. 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...
Mar 08, 2020•40 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina discusses how parenting can become a zone of conflict for couples. She offers multiple strategies on how to get on the same page, how to co-parent, and the best approaches to take to foster a secure attachment between parent and child. 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 - Li...
Feb 23, 2020•48 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina discusses how there are no small choices and how the quality of our life is impacted by the choices we make on a daily basis. She has us reflect on the nature of our choices. Do we need others’ approval, do we fear their judgments, do we need to consult with others? Or do we make choices based on healthy self-esteem based on our values and what matters to us most? Finally, she discusses how all our choices matter and are life transformative. RESOURCES: Free Resource Lib...
Feb 09, 2020•25 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina discusses the common mindset pitfalls that we encounter in depression. She shares the positive counterpart of each mindset trap in order to overcome depression. Mindset traps such as lack mentality, the comparison game, making assumptions, passivity and blame and so many more are discussed. 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 &...
Jan 28, 2020•35 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina discusses how human connection is a primal need that we have. We build healthy connections through acceptance, appreciation, attention/acknowledgment, affection, allowing, and attunement. We will see how these 6As as the foundation of healthy couples and positive attachment between parent and child. We discuss what is at the source of social disconnect. Detailed Show Notes RESOURCES: Free Resource Library Free ebook- The Benefits of Giving Kids Chores Stay Connected: He...
Jan 12, 2020•36 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina discusses impermanence, the philosophical concept regarding the problem of change and the fact that nothing lasts. It is addressed in a variety of religions and philosophies. Dr. Gina explains how impermanence can actually transform our lives and general wellbeing. 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...
Dec 29, 2019•30 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina discusses the power of validation in all our relationships. She dives deep into explaining what is validation, the how-to, and how validation is also linked to self-esteem. She discusses the benefits of validation in improving communication, processing emotions, developing acceptance, and trusting our intuition. RESOURCES: Free Resource Library Free ebook- The Benefits of Giving Kids Chores Stay Connected: Heart-Centered Community off social media Dr. Gina’s Online Cour...
Dec 15, 2019•30 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina discusses stress management strategies. These strategies have been proven effective in happiness studies. Although the list is not exhaustive, Dr. Gina discusses practices such as gratitude, simplifying, mindfulness, acceptance, slowing down and so much more. She discusses mindset as well as self-care habits and managing our expectations. Stress Management Toolbox The ME-weekend: At Home Retreat RESOURCES: Free Resource Library Free ebook- The Benefits of Giving Kids Ch...
Dec 01, 2019•39 min
Dr. Gina answers your specific questions about mindfulness, parenting, and more in this episode! 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...
Nov 17, 2019•27 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina and Eric Peters (yoga therapist) discuss their online program Yoga for Back Pain. A holistic program combining yoga, mindfulness/meditation and coaching to address mindset blocks and stay on track. 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...
Nov 04, 2019•24 min
In this episode, Dr Gina discusses the importance of boundaries as the foundation in all healthy relationships. Whether it be at work, in love, with family or friends, boundaries are necessary for relationships to run smoothly. She has noticed that most interpersonal and personal problems stem from poor boundaries, and thus the importance of setting clear boundaries at the outset. RESOURCES: Free Resource Library Free ebook- The Benefits of Giving Kids Chores Stay Connected: Heart-Centered Commu...
Oct 20, 2019•32 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina discusses Don Miguel Ruiz’s book The Four Agreements. More specifically, we discuss the importance of always doing your best. She discusses what doing our best looks like by detaching from outcomes and especially from judgments about how we perform on a day-to-day basis. She reiterates the importance of being present, self-compassion, and learning from our mistakes. Finally, Dr. Gina provides various examples of how we can do our best in our relationships and with our c...
Oct 15, 2019•27 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina discusses Don Miguel Ruiz’s book The Four Agreements. More specifically, we discuss the importance of being impeccable with your word She speaks of the importance of our words in relationships, including in our parenting journey. How words have power and how being present allows us to slow down and choose our words carefully because of the impact of our words on ourselves and others. Speaking intentionally and responsibly is also vital in healthy relationships. Finally,...
Sep 23, 2019•25 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina discusses the book "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz. More specifically, we discuss how not to take things personally! Taking things personally leads to needless suffering and unnecessary conflict. We make assumptions about the other person’s intentions when we take things personally. Book: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz . RESOURCES: Free Resource Library Free ebook- The Benefits of Giving Kids Chores Stay Connected: Heart-Centered Community off social me...
Sep 08, 2019•31 min
In our first of a series of episodes discussing the principles laid out in the book The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, we are looking at the agreement to not make assumptions. Check out the show notes below for more details about the subjects covered! Making assumptions can really get us in trouble. We never know what other people are going through and often we assume the worst and not the good We can also assume people are just like us and then were disappointed or resentful Often assumpti...
Aug 13, 2019•32 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina discusses different factors that contribute to a child’s anxiety: overprotection, helicopter/snowplow parenting; parental anxiety; too much exposure to screens. And the solutions: allow your kids to fail, don’t rescue them from difficult emotions but support them, be a soft place to land on, and allow them to experience life’s challenges as it will build resiliency and self-esteem; they need to experience life first-hand; learn about the developmental stages of your chi...
Jul 28, 2019•32 min
In this special joint episode, Dr. Gina is joined by Glenn Ambrose! Glenn is a life coach and the host of the podcast "Life, Lessons, & Laughter,"--as well as being a single parent himself. Glenn and Dr. Gina discuss the benefits and difficulties of being a single parent and the effect that it has on children, versus societal expectations. RESOURCES: Free Resource Library Free ebook- The Benefits of Giving Kids Chores Stay Connected: Heart-Centered Community off social media Dr. Gina’s Onlin...
Jul 14, 2019•38 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina discusses how to make decisions based on your values, and not out of fear. She also shares easy steps to follow to identify what you value, and plan a course of action on how to make better choices. 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...
Jul 07, 2019•21 min
In this episode, we learn a little more about Dr. Gina and her journey as a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, Mindfulness and Parenting coach. 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...
Jun 20, 2019•25 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina explains mindful discipline practices, and how to implement them with your child. 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...
Jun 04, 2019•38 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina discusses judgement. The difficulties that come with being too hard on yourself, and having too specific of expectations for yourself, your child, and more! Online Course and coaching program Judgment Be Gone 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 21, 2019•25 min
In this episode, Dr. Gina discusses how to practice mindful parenting. The easiest and simplest way is to parent from the present moment, for yourself and with your child! 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 05, 2019•21 min
Welcome to the first episode of Living Simply! In this episode, we take an introductory look into the world of mindful living and mindful parenting with Dr. Gina. 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 01, 2019•20 min
