In this episode, you’re going to learn the 4 happiness habits that, based on research, are scientifically proven to make you happier in 21 days. Happiness is not only possible; it is an option for you. Our guest today is one of the most respected happiness researchers in the world. Shawn Achor is the author of 4 New York Times bestsellers and has created the largest happiness training program in the world. He is here to prove to you that happiness is not only possible but also an option for you....
Jun 29, 2023•54 min•Ep. 79
In this episode, you are going to learn the art of having more fun. I share a hilarious story about a major wardrobe malfunction with you and two podcast crew members. You’ll laugh along at all the ridiculous details, but the takeaway is serious: Learning how to laugh at yourself is a superpower, and research says people who have a sense of humor are more respected and are viewed as more confident and intelligent by their peers. Today you’ll learn: How having fun in life is an art form How to tu...
Jun 26, 2023•39 min•Ep. 78
Why do you always crave dessert after dinner? Or a snack mid-afternoon? Today we’re digging into the science of cravings: -Why you have them -How to tell the difference between a craving and actual hunger -How to eat your way to better health and a happier life. Dr. Amy Shah is a double-board certified medical doctor with training from Cornell, Harvard, and Columbia Universities and an expert on intermittent fasting, hormones, and food cravings. And today, I got you and me an appointment with he...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 77
More and more adults are being diagnosed with ADHD, so today, we are unpacking the 6 surprising signs of ADHD. I also tell you why so many women, in particular, go undiagnosed. This episode is deeply personal, but my story is shared by so many women. I lived my entire life with symptoms of ADHD and crushing anxiety because of it. But I was never diagnosed until the age of 47—and I found out by fluke! So in this episode, I go deep into what ADHD is: a neurological disorder that affects the brain ...
Jun 19, 2023•50 min•Ep. 76
According to Harvard professor Dr. Luana Marques, there is one sneaky habit that holds every single person back – and no one knows what it is. When she reveals the habit that holds you back, your first reaction will be to stop and think. And as you listen to her explain it and give you examples, you’ll be shocked that you’ve never before seen it in yourself or heard anyone else point it out to you… until now. You’re not the only one. I didn’t know about this habit until I was introduced to Dr. M...
Jun 15, 2023•56 min•Ep. 75
Today we are digging into the research on gratitude. Gratitude is a critical life skill, yet most of us are practicing it wrong. That’s right. According to the research, there are 4 essential elements of genuine gratitude. Without all 4, you can’t unlock the powerful physiological, neurological, and psychological benefits of genuine gratitude. For example, if you’re just thinking about what you’re grateful for or writing a list before you go to bed, you’re probably not getting the full impact of...
Jun 12, 2023•49 min•Ep. 74
If you’ve ever dreamt of doing something big, today's episode will get your head spinning, open your heart, and inspire you to take the leap. It doesn’t matter how young or how old you are. You are meant to go big, to swing for the fence, and to do something no one has ever done before. No more small plans. You have something big to do. And there’s no better person to inspire you to make big plans than my friend and IT Cosmetics Founder, Jamie Kern Lima. Jamie went from serving up stacks of panc...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 73
This is a message for every new graduate. Whether you’re graduating from college or graduating from a chapter in your life, you need this message today. Your dreams matter, and what happens next is in your hands. You have a flame inside you that represents the way you were meant to show up in this world. Today I’m teaching you how to throw gasoline on that flame. No matter what you're going through in life, your dreams are alive and well, and they are waiting for you to wake up and turn toward t...
Jun 05, 2023•53 min•Ep. 72
Welcome to an exciting new masterclass on designing the life of your dreams. First, you’ll learn the process for identifying your own North Star, why this is important at the beginning of creating your new life, and how to use your North Star to guide you in the process of designing your life. Next, you’ll dive deep into the 3-part framework: Emulate, Assimilate, and Innovate. This framework is the backbone of the University of Southern California’s world-renowned Popular Music major taught at t...
Jun 01, 2023•44 min•Ep. 71
I shared the "Let Them Theory" on social media, and it went CRAZY VIRAL. 15 million views, 11,000 comments. Today, it’s your turn to learn this mindset trick. I’ve been using this technique for a while, so I know firsthand how powerful it is. The "Let Them Theory" is so simple, you’re going to get it immediately. And I have some great stories and examples to share with you, because there are three very different ways you can use it. I can bottom line this in one sentence: When you "Let Them" do ...
May 29, 2023•46 min•Ep. 70
If you feel that something’s missing from your life but have no idea exactly what’s missing or where to begin looking for it, today’s episode will help you reconnect with your power and find greater meaning in your life. Dr. Thema Bryant is the current president of the American Psychological Association. She trained at both Duke and Harvard, published multiple best-selling books, and has dedicated decades of her life to researching how we connect with each other by first connecting back to ourse...
May 25, 2023•51 min•Ep. 69
Imagine how liberating it would be to not care about what other people think of you. You’d take more risks. You’d stop holding yourself back. You’d make more money and have more fun. That’s what happened to me when I learned the (not-so-subtle) art of not giving a sh*t. This is the best episode I've done so far. I mean it. The best. It’s hilarious. It’s relatable. It’s packed with takeaways and research. It’s entertaining and personal, and yet I still manage to empower you with 4 simple ways to ...
May 22, 2023•58 min•Ep. 68
I am thrilled to share this conversation with you. It is packed with practical strategies that will help the people in your life who may be struggling. Dr. Lisa Damour is a clinical psychologist and author of three New York Times bestsellers. She earned degrees from both Yale and the University of Michigan and has more than 30 years of experience working with teens and families. Her latest book, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers , has been nothing short of life changing. Today you will learn… -fi...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 67
You know what you want and how to start. But you never make progress. Here’s my wake up call for you today: What’s holding you back is never what you think. Today I am coaching a woman who says: I can’t make myself do what I need to do. I feel like I’m in quicksand. Every time I try to move…I sink . She has: -put on an extra 30 pounds -left her relationship with herself in the gutter -no longer does the things that make her happy -broken promises to herself time and again I bet you can relate. T...
May 15, 2023•51 min•Ep. 66
In this episode, you’re going to learn how to decode body language from one of the world’s leading experts on the topic. Janine Driver has been trained by the FBI, CIA, and one of the world’s top hostage negotiators. When a criminal case grabs our attention, every news network calls Janine to analyze body language and critical verbal cues that suspects, politicians, and celebrities are sending so we can tell when somebody is lying. If you love True Crime, you’re going to love this episode, becau...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 65
Last week, I learned a really cool trick to help you go with your gut. I guarantee you’ve never heard gut decisions explained this way before. Because I stumbled upon it in a very random way—while touring colleges with our son Oakley! We hit 5 schools in 4 days, and over the course of that time, it hit me. Holy smokes, that's the perfect hack for making big decisions. You can use it anytime you feel torn, uncertain, or scared about how people might feel. What you’re about to learn is so helpful ...
May 08, 2023•44 min•Ep. 64
Oh…sometimes life is a real doozy. You make all these plans, and boom. You step right into a pile of you-know-what. And then you realize that pile was there all along—you just missed it. Which brings us to the topic of today’s episode: making hard decisions and moving on from hard relationships. How do you move forward when… You feel so torn about what to do. You don’t trust yourself. You’re scared to make the wrong decision. What’s best for you will impact the people you love. How do you decide...
May 04, 2023•42 min•Ep. 63
At some point, the you-know-what is going to hit the fan. And it happened to me the other morning when I was driving my husband to his colonoscopy. This is the first episode without a video version because I recorded it from my iPhone after dropping my husband off at the hospital. I promised to take you into my life; I just didn't expect it to be as a stressful situation was unfolding in real time. When it comes to dealing with stress, best-selling psychotherapist and researcher Harriet Lerner s...
May 01, 2023•50 min•Ep. 62
You can be rich. (Don’t roll your eyes at me; I’m serious.) This is not what you think. This episode today is so digestible. So counterintuitive. One of the most enlightening conversations I’ve had with anybody. If I had a nickel for every epiphany I had during this episode, I’d be rich. Most of us have been thinking about money all wrong. It turns out that the amount of money you have in the bank (or don’t have in the bank) is only a small part of your relationship with money. I didn’t realize ...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 61
A few years ago, I found this study from Harvard, and it changed my life. It's research about performance and feeling nervous, with a simple reframing method that you can use to never let fear stop you again. I’ve been using this technique with my five second rule for years, and the first way I applied it was to get control of my nerves and fear of public speaking. I’m going to teach you this new method in a super cool way... by taking you on the road, on stage, and behind the scenes with me as ...
Apr 24, 2023•54 min•Ep. 60
In this episode, you’re learning a simple but powerful way to take control of your mindset. You need to get serious about your mindset. The way you think and talk to yourself has serious consequences. Your thoughts become your beliefs. Your beliefs turn into actions. Your actions become habits. And your habits determine who you are and what you achieve in life, or not. That’s why you need a Mindset Reset. Imagine if your thoughts were positive, empowering, clear, and encouraging. Imagine if your...
Apr 20, 2023•45 min•Ep. 59
This episode blew my freakin’ mind. After you meet our expert today and learn her revolutionary approach to simplifying your life, you will never approach the topic of picking up, cleaning up, or organizing the same way again. Whether it’s your desk or closet that is overwhelming you, or like me, you are guilty of constantly starting projects and putting things in piles, only to run out of time or get flustered, creating bigger projects to deal with in the future, today’s episode will change you...
Apr 17, 2023•53 min•Ep. 58
Today’s episode is a continuation of our exclusive two-part series with world-renowned medical expert Dr. Russell Kennedy. If you thought Part 1 of this series was life-changing, buckle up! Part 2 of this Toolkit brings you even more strategies and tools as we take questions from three more listeners of the podcast. Is anxiety impacting your ability to sleep? Tired of the negative loop of thoughts in your mind? Is anxiety affecting your kids? Is it genetic? Are there surprising signs of adult an...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 57
Today’s episode is my gift to you and anyone in your life who struggles with anxiety. I created this exclusive series, "The Toolkit for Healing Anxiety," because of the number of questions I am receiving from listeners asking for more resources on this topic. Part 1 is packed with tactical takeaways and features Dr. Russell Kennedy, one of the world's most respected medical experts on anxiety. Dr. Kennedy is a medical doctor and neuroscientist who has a revolutionary and effective approach to he...
Apr 10, 2023•52 min•Ep. 56
Today, you and I are calling BS on partners, friends, siblings, colleagues, and roommates who ride on your coattails, mooch off your generosity, and love the fact that you do everything. (While they do next to nothing.…) It’s time to take your power back with 5 actionable takeaways to get people in your life to step up and do their part. I’m not messing around. The first person you’ll meet in this episode is tired of being the only one holding her family together. And during the second coaching ...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 55
In this episode, you and I are talking about how to protect your peace. You already spend a lot of time trying to be positive - so today I want to remind you that it is just as important to protect your energy from people and situations who suck it dry. You know the ones. The friend who is so n-e-g-a-t-i-v-e, about everything! The rude person at the coffee shop. The colleague who’s always stirring the pot. The toxic dynamic with certain family members. Negative people are like dogs who have just...
Apr 03, 2023•40 min•Ep. 54
In today’s episode, I’m finally answering the #1 personal question that I get asked: What’s the story behind my tattoo on my right wrist? Pull up a seat to laugh along with us as Chris and I share our tattoo adventure - complete with anxiety, jealousy, intention, love, a huge mistake on my part, and the most incredible moments of synchronicity. But it’s not just a story; there’s a much more profound topic we are discussing today. Because tattoos aren’t really about tattoos. They are an example o...
Mar 30, 2023•48 min•Ep. 53
In this episode, you’re learning how to speak up for yourself and make sure that you are heard. Whether you want to be more influential and visible at work or there’s a hard conversation that you’ve been avoiding with a family member, this episode will empower you to have a breakthrough. Most of us have never been taught the skills we need to have challenging conversations or to better advocate for our needs. The good news is that these are skills, and you are going to learn them in a very enter...
Mar 27, 2023•57 min•Ep. 52
I made you an appointment with one of the world’s leading doctors in functional medicine. Dr. Mark Hyman has written an incredible 14 (!!!) New York Times best sellers. He is the founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, and Head of Strategy and Innovation at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. His latest book, Young Forever , teaches you science-backed, actionable steps to slow down the aging process and even reverse disease. An appointment like this would cost $$$ in p...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 51
In this episode, you and I are tackling overwhelm together as I coach five listeners just like you who are tired of feeling so stressed. I promise this will be helpful, fun, and full of powerful tools you can put to use immediately. You need that because you’re drowning in your to-do lists, taking care of everyone else but yourself, and you’re saying yes to every commitment that enters your inbox. That’s why simple solutions are the answer. And I need these solutions too. I feel like my to-do li...
Mar 20, 2023•43 min•Ep. 50
