Best Alyssa K. Abrahamson Podcasts (2025)

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Pelvic Floor: What You’ve Always Wanted to Know (And More!) With Maria O’Connor 58:38

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This week I introduce you to Pelvic Floor Therapist extraordinaire, Maria O’Connor. With her warmth, humor, and expertise, Maria makes an often-overlooked topic approachable and even fun. Tune in as she explains what the pelvic floor actually is (and why it matters for everyone), why someone might seek pelvic floor therapy, her journey from physica…

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Is It Time to Stop Shoulding Yourself? 32:06

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247. How often do you catch yourself saying “I should…” I should eat healthier, I should exercise more, I should be more productive. Those “shoulds” might feel motivating, but more often they create guilt, self-criticism, and shame that keep us stuck. Tune in this week as I share a fresh reflection and a personal story, then revisit an earlier epis…

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From Misdiagnosis to Recovery: Facing Cancer and Finding Community with Alyssa Kitt Hanley 1:01:44

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246. This week I’m joined by my friend, burlesque artist and performance scholar Alyssa Kitt Hanley, who shares her long, painful, and extraordinary journey from misdiagnosis of Bell's Palsy to discovering stage 4 cancer in her facial nerve in 2023. Alyssa opens up about conquering cancer, living with facial disability, and the profound impact this…

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Your September 2025 Forecast and Affirmation 17:25

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245. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of September as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. As little as $5 helps nouris…

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Encore: What are Macronutrients, Why They’re Important, and Do You Need to Track them? 27:13

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244. Tune in this week as I revisit one of the most practical and foundational episodes from the Positively Anti-Inflammatory Podcast vault: macronutrients! We’re talking protein, carbohydrates, and fat: what they are, how they support your health, and what’s really going on in your body when you eat them. I also dig into the question: should you t…

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Encore: What Are Micronutrients & Why You Should Care 17:51

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243. This week I’m bringing back an episode from 2022 that’s well worth an encore, because the way we nourish ourselves still matters every single day. Micronutrients may be small, but their impact on your health is anything but. In this episode, I break down what they are, why they matter, and the consequences of deficiencies. While there are doze…

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Can Joy Really Be Anti-Inflammatory? 25:17

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242. What if joy isn’t just a feeling, but your body’s most underrated anti-inflammatory? Tune in this week as I explore how joy, from everyday pleasures to extraordinary moments, can calm your nervous system, lower stress hormones, and support your body’s natural resilience. From laughter with friends to a moment of morning light, joy has the powe…

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The Evolving Self: Embracing Life’s Transitions, Finding Movement as Medicine, and the Power of Pilates With Cindy Im 1:05:22

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241. This week I introduce you to my friend Cindy Im, a New York–based actor who, after decades of navigating the ups and downs of a performing career, made the courageous decision to pivot into becoming a Pilates instructor. In our conversation, Cindy shares what initially drew her to acting, how she discovered a love for fitness and movement, and…

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Your August 2025 Forecast and Affirmation 24:00

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240. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of August as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. As little as $5 helps nourish t…

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Do You Believe It’s Your Birthright to Feel Good? 21:35

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239. Join me this week as I reflect on a powerful affirmation from Louise Hay: “It is natural for me to be healthy. It is my birthright to feel good.” But do we truly believe that? What does it mean to feel good, in our bodies, minds, and spirits, especially in a world where many people don’t? And how do we reclaim health as something natural and i…

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Reflections on My Burlesque Journey to Iowa: A Weekend of Sparkle, Soul & Community 24:42

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238. Tune in this week as I share my heartfelt reflections from a transformative and life-affirming weekend: my trip to Davenport, Iowa, to perform at the grand opening of the Ecdysiast Art Museum, a one of a kind burlesque museum and performance venue. From reconnecting with old friends to meeting new ones, performing, and teaching, it was a weeke…

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What Kind of Friendship Are You Creating With Yourself? 18:51

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237. This week, I’m reflecting on two powerful affirmations from Louise Hay—one centered on connection with others, and the other on the beauty of being your own best friend. We often think of friendship as something external, but true connection begins within. In this episode, I explore how nourishing solitude can inspire a deeper relationship wit…

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Your July 2025 Forecast and Affirmation 22:27

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236. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of July as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. As little as $5 helps nourish the…

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Old Souls, Forever Rebels – A Conversation on Lifelong Friendship With Michelle Dawson 1:15:26

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235. Who do you consider a lifelong friend? Someone you’ve known for decades? A newer friend you feel deeply bonded to? In the final episode of The Heart of Friendship series—celebrating connection, sisterhood, and shared growth—I chat with my dear friend Michelle, who I’ve been friends with since we were 16, for a heartfelt, funny, and honest conv…

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Reclaiming Joy in Midlife: A Conversation on Menopause With Laura Libby (aka Ophelia Flame) 1:09:12

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234. I’m honored to welcome back my dear friend Laura Libby (aka Ophelia Flame) for part three of my four-part series The Heart of Friendship, where we explore how connection, sisterhood, and friendship evolve through life’s big transitions. Last week, we shared the story of our friendship — from burlesque to beyond the stage. This week, Laura open…

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The Layers of Us: Friendship, Illness, and Realness With Ophelia Flame (aka Laura Libby) 58:35

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233. Welcome to week two in my four-part series The Heart of Friendship, where we explore how connection, sisterhood, and shared growth shape our lives and become essential parts of living a meaningful, wholehearted life. This week I introduce you to my amazing friend Ophelia Flame, also known as Laura Libby, who I met through burlesque, but our fr…

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Dancing Through the Decades: Friendship and Burlesque With My Stage Sister, Darlinda Just Darlinda 1:09:52

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232. Tune in this week for the first interview in my four-part series The Heart of Friendship, where we explore how connection, sisterhood, and shared growth shape our lives and become essential parts of living a meaningful, wholehearted life. This episode features my dear friend and burlesque dance partner of 21 years, Darlinda Just Darlinda (yes,…

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Your June 2025 Forecast and Affirmation 24:49

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231. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of June as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. As little as $5 helps nourish the…

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What Is Your Body’s Relationship With Movement? 21:36

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230. Join me this week as I share my off-the-cuff reflections on Louise Hay’s affirmation, “I choose forms of exercise that keep my body strong and healthy. My body responds positively to movement of all kinds.” ~ ~ > A new way to work with me! The 5 Session Focus Series. ~ ~ < Email [email protected] with "Tell me more" and I'll sen…

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Healing Through Connection 22:06

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229. Healing can be a complex, lonely, non-linear journey, and healing can mean many different things. But what if healing isn’t the ultimate goal? What if healing is the side effect of connecting? Join me this week as I explore how to shift our focus from “healing” to connecting—with ourselves, our bodies, our thoughts, our needs, patterns, enviro…

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Releasing Expectations 19:26

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228. What expectations do you have of yourself? Others? Do you think expectations are helpful or unhealthy? Join me this week as I explore the concept of releasing expectations and how that can lead to a more supportive life. ~ ~ > A new way to work with me! The 5 Session Focus Series. ~ ~ < Email [email protected] with "Tell me more…

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Your May 2025 Forecast and Affirmation 17:21

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227. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of May as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. As little as $5 helps nourish the …

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Your Relationship With Your Body: What You Accept Transforms and Dissolves 24:34

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226. It’s human to want to change things about your body. Everyone has imperfections and flaws. Everyone has parts of themselves that they are working on or trying to embrace or change. When you think about your relationship with your body, what are you resisting? Instead of resistance, what if you got curious instead and began to practice self-com…

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Acknowledging Insecurities and Learning to Accept Your Body 28:37

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225. Tune in this week I share a personal experience of participating as a patient model at an NYU Rheumatology musculoskeletal ultrasound workshop. I reveal how this unexpected experience presented an opportunity to explore both my complex relationship with my rheumatoid arthritis affected hands as well as the challenges of body acceptance. Join m…

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Finding More Peace In Your Life 35:08

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224. Of course we all want peace but how do we get there? And why is it important for our health and wellbeing? Join me this week as I answer these questions by taking the word PEACE and assigning individual words to each letter. I chose these words to help inspire and invite more peace into our daily lives. The words are: P - Patience, E - Educati…

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Your April 2025 Forecast and Affirmation 18:11

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223. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of April as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. As little as $5 helps nourish th…

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Guided Meditation for Letting Go 29:53

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222. Join me this week as I take you on a visual, emotional, and spiritual journey of letting go. With a focus on love, compassion and forgiveness, I guide you through simple breathing techniques, a body relaxation scan and an energetic cord cutting with a person or thing that is no longer serving you. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, inf…

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A Letting Go Ritual 23:28

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221. Letting go is a natural and necessary part of growth. There is strength in knowing when to let go. Letting go is a sign of trusting the universe and the process of life, as well as believing in yourself. When we finally release what no longer serves us, we create space for growth, healing, and new opportunities. If there is something you feel …

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Feng Shui and Letting Go With Hinda Abrahamson 56:53

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220. The ancient practice of Feng Shui encourages us to become more aware of our environment and how it affects us. Feng Shui addresses how clutter, what we’re reluctant to let go of, serves as a metaphor for what may be blocking our path forward. Does that include the space in our head and our hearts, as well? Tune in this week as I bring my mom, …

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Why Letting Go Is Important for Your Wellbeing 25:21

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219. What do you want to let go of? And is letting go difficult for you? If so, why? Tune in this week as I discuss letting go, why it can be difficult and why letting go is so important for your wellbeing. I share personal stories about letting go and suggest journal prompts to help the ease of letting go. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you…

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Your March 2025 Forecast and Affirmation 21:27

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218. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of March as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. As little as $5 helps nourish th…

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Mindset and Lifestyle Habits for a Healthy Gut 28:42

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217. Gut health plays a pivotal role in your overall health wellbeing. A healthy gut is essential for proper digestion, immune function and is shaped by many factors including dietary habits, lifestyle and mindset. This week my focus is on mindset and lifestyle habits for a healthy gut. Tune in as I explain why mindset matters and I share 4 simple …

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Conscious Sex, Intimacy, Self-Love and Health With Miriam Diana 59:29

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216. This week I introduce you to Miriam Diana, whose interest in health, exploring sensuality, and creative expression led her to become a Certified Conscious Sex, Dating and Relationship Coach. Tune in as we discuss sexuality, intimacy, vulnerability, and self-love. Miriam opens up about her own health struggles and we explore the question of how…

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Eating Habits for a Healthy Gut 25:36

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215. The health of your gut impacts everything, from your nervous and immune systems to your digestive function and mental health. Gut health is continuously shaped by multiple factors, including dietary habits, seasonality, lifestyle, stress, antibiotics use, or disease. This week my focus is on nutrition and gut health. Tune as I discuss eating h…

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Your February 2025 Forecast and Affirmation 22:11

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214. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of February as offered by Louise Hay's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. As little as $5 helps nourish…

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The "5 R" Approach to Gut Health 25:22

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213. How’s your gut health? If you’re dealing with digestive discomfort like gas and bloating, indigestion or acid reflux, chronic diarrhea or constipation, you’re familiar with the symptoms of an imbalanced gut. However, it might surprise you that gut imbalance symptoms often present in other ways such as brain fog, poor concentration and memory, …

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Celebration! 4 Year Podcast Anniversary, My Birthday, and 4 Decades of Friendship 1:15:43

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212. Join me this week as I celebrate the 4-year anniversary of my podcast, and my 52nd birthday, with five of my oldest and dearest friends from childhood. Tune in as we talk about our 4 decades of friendship growing up together as figure skaters and how that bond was formed. Listen in as we share childhood memories and our thoughts and experience…

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Empower Yourself in 2025 20:21

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211. A New Year carries with it opportunities for new thoughts and outcomes. Join me this week as I discuss self-empowerment and explore questions such as: What does it mean to be empowered? What makes you feel empowered? Why is it important to empower yourself? I also recommend 5 ways to empower yourself in 2025 and beyond. AND..... If this podcas…

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Your January 2025 Forecast and Affirmation 17:43

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210. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflections on the affirmation of the month of January as offered by Louise Ha's 2025 "I Can Do It" daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. As little as $5 helps nourish t…

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3 Things You Need to Do Before 2025 16:57

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209. The New Year is fast approaching. This transitional time is perfect for nourishment, self-reflection, forgiveness, and connection. Tune in to discover 3 things you need to do before 2025. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here.…

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Caring for Chronic Pain Flare-ups Over the Holidays 38:15

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208. With the stress, excitement, and temptations of the holiday season, it's important to be intentional and plan ahead so you are mindfully taking care of yourself and not exacerbating stress and aggravating flare-ups and pain. Tune in this week as I discuss what flare-ups are, what chronic conditions have flare-ups, the importance of identifying…

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Mindful Indulgence 29:35

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207. The desire to indulge this festive time of year is natural. At the same time, many of us try to use self-control to keep from “overindulging.” The issue is, when we “give in,” we often feel guilty. Let’s try something different, Mindful Indulgence. Instead of depriving or limiting yourself of the things you desire, savor and appreciate them wi…

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Embracing Self-Love this Holiday Season 26:57

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206. The holiday season can be a time of celebration and festive gatherings, and it can also be stressful and overwhelming. With so much going on, it’s easy to overlook one crucial aspect of your health and wellbeing: self-love. It’s the last month of 2024, you get to exercise the power of self-compassion and embrace loving yourself. Tune in this w…

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Your December 2024 Forecast and Affirmation 24:13

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205. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of December as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. As little as $5 helps nourish …

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How to Create More Harmony in Your Life 25:06

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204. Our lives become harmonious when we’re able to honor and navigate life’s challenges in a constructive, grounded, and positive way. Too often, however, we feel overwhelmed, over-stressed and out of alignment, which contributes to a sense of disharmony. Tune in to this episode where I discuss 8 ways to create more harmony in your life. AND..... …

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Confirmation Bias 23:57

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203. Did you know that your brain is always seeking evidence for its pre-existing beliefs? We start with a view of a particular issue and then search for information that upholds that view. This is called Confirmation Bias. Tune in this week as I explore the concept of confirmation bias, why we do it, its root cases and signs. I also share the impa…

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The 20-Minute Rule 13:43

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202. Ever feel overwhelmed when attempting to start (or complete) a project because you feel you don’t have enough time? How about that to-do list that keeps getting pushed back? Help is on the way in the form of “The 20-Minute Rule.” Tune in as I explain what the 20-Minute Rule is and how you can use it to shift from procrastination to action. AND…

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Your November 2024 Forecast and Affirmation 20:02

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201. Tune in this week for my off-the-cuff reflection on the affirmation of the month of November as offered by Louise Hay’s 2024 “I Can Do It” daily calendar. AND..... If this podcast has inspired you, informed you, or spoken to you in any way, I welcome your support. "Buy me a coffee" and make a contribution here. As little as $5 helps nourish …

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Aging, Loss, and Creative Self-Expression: the Importance of Meeting Yourself With Laura Staton 58:40

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200. I am celebrating the 200th episode of my podcast with one of my favorite people, my friend and yoga therapist, Laura Staton. Join us this week as we discuss life, loss, aging, the importance of allowing yourself to dream, meeting yourself where you’re at, and figuring out what's important to you. Laura Staton is an Occupational Therapist and c…

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Connect With Your Inner Child 21:40

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199. When was the last time you connected with your inner child? My what? Yes, we all have one. Join me this week as I explore what our inner child is and its importance in our lives. I will share 5 ways to connect with your inner child that allows you to experience more self-care, self-compassion, healing and forgiveness. Listen to Selena Lael's I…