Let’s dive into the concept of happiness and how it’s an important part of our well-being. We often strive to be happy, but did you know that there is a much deeper purpose to this sensation? Many health benefits can be derived from creating a habit of happiness. The first starts with the heart. There have been several studies that have been linked to a lower risk of heart disease when people are happy. The second benefit is when you have a positive mindset allows us to reduce and calm stress mo...
Apr 01, 2021•8 min•Ep. 38
Kamini recently spoke to a client that thought it was selfish to practice self-care. Kamini wants to take a step back and recognize that self-care is so much greater than that. Self-care can mean just taking a conscious pause in your day to practice gratefulness, and to stop yourself from ‘running on autopilot’. What does self-care look like? It can show up in different forms, and it doesn’t have to be big things either. Some people might feel selfish taking a full day off to go to the spa, but ...
Mar 25, 2021•6 min•Ep. 37
Gratitude. We hear about starting a gratitude practice...but why? This episode discusses first - what is gratitude really, what is it not, and how can it benefit us? Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
Nov 16, 2020•16 min•Ep. 36
We all would love to have perfect relationships. Well, perfection is not really a thing, but sometimes understanding how our partner receives love can help. This episode touches on the five love languages. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
Nov 06, 2020•10 min•Ep. 35
COVID numbers are on the rise..again. So many of us are fearful, anxiety ridden. What happens next? This episode touches on a way to manage those fears. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/
Oct 30, 2020•10 min•Ep. 34
We are hearing more and more about burn out. In this episode, we revisit what burnout is, the signs of burnout, and ways we can take care of ourselves to heal from burnout and overwhelm. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
Oct 26, 2020•15 min•Ep. 33
This episode tackles the topic of negative self-talk and positive self talk, and the benefits we see when we are able to show ourselves more self-compassion. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
Oct 19, 2020•13 min•Ep. 32
Emotional eating occurs when we are trying to avoid dealing with difficult emotions. The issue with emotional eating also leads to more overwhelm because it leads to feelings of guilt and shame. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
Oct 11, 2020•14 min•Ep. 31
Self love is not selfish. Its actually the exact opposite. When we practice self love, we have the ability to show up to our relationships more fully and completely. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
Oct 05, 2020•13 min•Ep. 30
Creativity helps us solve problems and face adverse situations. On this episode, we discuss some tips on how to foster more creativity. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
Sep 28, 2020•14 min•Ep. 29
In this episode, Kamini Wood discusses the difference between assertive and aggressive communication. She emphasizes the importance between the two and the way we can speak assertively. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
Sep 18, 2020•15 min•Ep. 28
How do we stay motivated? First, its about understanding where our motivation is coming from - externally or internally? In this episode, Kamini Wood explains the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation and how we can build our internal motivators. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
Sep 14, 2020•15 min•Ep. 27
Self forgiveness is an important aspect of emotional well being. There is no such thing as a perfect human. It is about learning to accept what has happened, learn from it, apply it forward and then committing to the next best action step. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
Sep 04, 2020•12 min•Ep. 26
Gaslighting. What is it and how do we recognize it? Gaslighting is a form of manipulation that occurs in toxic relationships whether they are familial, workplace or romantic. Tune in to learn more. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
Aug 31, 2020•15 min•Ep. 25
Stress busters. What are some ways we can deal with the stress and overwhelm? This episode discusses a few ideas to do just that. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
Aug 24, 2020•15 min•Ep. 24
Fixing your flat. Although we would all love the quick fix, sometimes we have to be willing to give ourselves the race and space to make the shifts we need to find our inner joy and happiness. The gold is not always in the quick easy button. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
Aug 14, 2020•11 min•Ep. 23
Choices. They are constant. Do we go down the right hand path or the left hand path? Sometimes choices can feel so overwhelming, we feel stuck. This episode tackles a few ideas on how to face choices in life. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
Aug 10, 2020•14 min•Ep. 22
Got ANTs? This episode discusses automatic negative thoughts, the distortions that come with them, and how this can affect your self-esteem. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
Aug 02, 2020•17 min•Ep. 21
Mindfulness. A term that is used so much lately. What do we mean by it? This episode discusses what it is, aspects of it, and benefits we can see from building a mindfulness practice into our lives. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
Jul 25, 2020•14 min•Ep. 20
What’s the difference between shame and guilt? This episode tackles the importance of moving through and past shame and how to begin your journey. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
Jul 17, 2020•14 min•Ep. 19
This episode discusses seven principles to effective communication, and introduces listeners to Marshall Rosenburg’s non-violent communication. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ Social Media: FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
Jul 13, 2020•17 min•Ep. 18
Stresses in relationships that are left unmanaged can lead to the end of the relationship. Communication is one of the major ways to combat stresses in relationships, but tune in to hear other ideas. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ Social Media: FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
Jul 05, 2020•13 min•Ep. 17
Are you by chance addicted to stress? This episode talks about what stress is, what prolonged stress can do to us - both physically and emotionally - and how to spot if we are addicted to stress. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ Social Media: FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
Jun 26, 2020•17 min•Ep. 16
Body image plagues many people, both adolescents and adults. It is so important to recognize that our bodies are more than just the appearance on the outside. Our bodies are high functioning and are doing incredible things on a daily basis. Instead of focusing on the negative, let’s challenge ourselves to see what is right about our bodies and acknowledge that on a daily basis. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ Social Media: FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "Rise...
Jun 22, 2020•15 min•Ep. 15
Should you change who you are to fit others' expectations of you to make it easier for them? This episode discusses why it is so important to fully embrace who we are and understand that there is no selfishness in honoring our uniqueness. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ Social Media: FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
Jun 15, 2020•12 min•Ep. 14
Toxic friendships and relationships. This episode tackles different possible red flags to look for when trying to figure out if the relationship you are in may be unhealthy for you. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ Social Media: FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
Jun 07, 2020•14 min•Ep. 13
False identities are acquired in childhood. We start to relate to ourselves with these false beliefs, and they set up a pattern of how we show up in our lives. It is not until we are aware of them and make a decision to shift them that we can actually start healing ourselves and move forward toward the life we really want. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ Social Media: FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
Jun 01, 2020•19 min•Ep. 12
The inner critic loves to tell us all that is wrong with us. But what happens when we allow the inner critic too much speaking time? This episode discusses how the inner critic can affect our self esteem and tackles ways to quiet it down. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ Social Media: FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
May 25, 2020•14 min•Ep. 11
Multi-tasking seems to be a badge of honor or a way to measure success. But is it? In this episode we discuss how multi-tasking can keep you from fully engaging in any of the tasks and can also lead to burnout. Additionally we discuss what burnout is, how to spot it, and how to cope with it. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ Social Media: FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
May 17, 2020•15 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, we discuss emotional suppression. We talk about what it is, ways that we suppress our emotions, and why it can hinder us from moving forward. Connect with Kamini! Kamini's Website: https://www.kaminiwood.com/ Social Media: FollowFollowFollowFollow See all "RiseUp - Live Joy Your Way" episodes
May 11, 2020•15 min•Ep. 9
