Best The WOW Foundation Podcasts (2025)

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WOW 407 ~ How to survive unexpected, difficult life changes with Tracey Iraca, Retired Executive Director of the MDS Foundation 21:01

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We have all had those moments that change everything. When something turns your life upside down, it's positivity that can help you find your way again, says our guest Tracey Iraca, retired Executive Director of the MDS Foundation https://www.mds-foundation.org/ , who suffered a significant spinal cord injury in 2022. Tracey shares her difficult, p…

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WOW 409 ~ The power of perception with Lynda Ross Vega, author 22:20

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How you perceive the world is really the key to your happiness and your success, according to our guest Lynda Ross Vega who recently released a book with co-author Gary Jordan, called, Unlock the Power of Your Perception: Claim Your Natural Strengths, Reframe Your Weaknesses, Reshape Your Most Important Relationships. Vega says, "We spend so much t…

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KOOL MOE DEE'S REPORT CARD AND THE BOOGIE BOYS' RESPONSE 28:08

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JayQuan chronicles Kool Moe Dee's infamous 1987 report card, and "KMD Step Off" the little known response by The Boogie Boys. Support the showBy JayQuan

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Oh Behave - Episode 561 Accomplished Veterinarian Channels Her Inner Pre-Teen in Her Novel, A Dog Named 627 30:40

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Dr. Nancy Kay is a highly decorated veterinarian and author of the Amazon best seller, "Speaking for Spot." To shine a light on puppy mills, she went undercover at a puppy mill and dog auction. The result? A powerful novel aimed at middle-school-aged kids called, "A Dog Named 647." Dr. Kay's book follows the adventures of a pair of 12-year-olds nam…

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WOW 408 ~ How to enjoy the season with Kim and Nancy 22:36

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They say it's the most wonderful time of the year, but that certainly is a lot of pressure, isn't it?! With that kind of expectation, it's no wonder we can end up feeling stressed, exhausted, and disappointed. In this episode, Kim and Nancy https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/, examine how we can let go of unrealistic expectations so that we can rea…

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WOW 406 ~ How to make your happiness last with Lisa McCourt, author 20:12

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"We are joy at the core," says Lisa McCourt, https://lisamccourt.com/ author of the new book, Free Your Joy: The 12 Keys to Sustainable Happiness. Lisa dives into the specific methods she teaches to show people how to build authentic, sustainable joy every day. Lisa tells us how to find and elevate your "joy setpoint", so you can discover the inner…

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Oh Behave - Episode 560 Lessons Learned From A Reactive Dog Named Mick 32:16

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Professional dog trainer Laura Christiansen has successfully trained thousands of dogs in obedience, scent work and agility. She was named National Dog Trainer of the Year in 2015. In this special Oh Behave show episode, she shares the challenges faced with her own reactive dog, Mick, a Belgian Tervuren. His life inspired her to author a new book c…

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WOW 405 ~ Create peace within yourself with Gail Hunsberger, owner of Tumble Tails Farm 21:32

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Did you ever wish you could step out of your life and rediscover yourself again? Did you ever want to explore what's troubling you in a place that wraps you with love? This is what happens at Tumble Tails Farm in Coopersburg Pennsylvania https://www.tumble-tails-farm.com/ with animal assisted interventions. Why animals? Because they can sense our e…

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WOW! Ep. 8- Kenton Ochsner on Beef, Ag Literacy, Ag Ed and more! 1:24:15

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Shoot us a text! Step into the world of agricultural advocacy and leadership with Kenton Ochsner, Executive Director of the Colorado Beef Council. After two decades leading the Colorado FFA, Kenton offers an insider's look at the US beef industry, detailing the high demand, tightening cattle supply, and the crucial work of the Beef Checkoff program…

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WOW 404 ~ How to be free from struggles with Bob Gardner, Founder of The Freedom Specialist 22:33

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"Freedom is a skill, not a pill. Once you've trained your body and mind how to do it, it will begin to happen all by itself while you continue to enjoy all the other bits of your life," says Bob Gardner, Founder of The Freedom Specialist, https://www.thefreedomspecialist.com/ a body based approach to happiness, health, and well-being. Bob says we c…

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Oh Behave - Episode 559 Get Ready for a Meowvalous Time at the Virginia Cat Festival 29:15

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Williamsburg, Virginia is famous for being a must-visit place full of colonial American history. Now add it as a place to celebrate cats! Join us in this Oh Behave episode as host Arden Moore talks with two feline advocates: Liz Sykes, founder of the Virginia Cat Festival and Kate Benjamin, founder of Hauspanther.com. Kate will give two talks at th…

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WOW! Ep. 7: John Stahley- CO FFA Foundation Executive Director 1:03:20

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WOW 403 ~ How to be your best self with Kim and Nancy 20:48

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Even in the worst possible time, can you be your best possible self? In this podcast, we explore Nancy's realization that being her best self as her father passed away was an incredible gift she could give to everyone she loved. She felt a domino effect that triggered love, compassion and strength in her other family members. In this episode, Nancy…

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WOW 402 ~ Don't sabotage yourself with Laura K. Connell, author 22:32

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"Self-sabotage is self-protection in disguise," says our guest Laura K. Connell https://laurakconnell.com/ a trauma-informed author and coach. She has a new book coming out called, It's Not Your Fault: Unconscious Reasons We Self-Sabotage And How To Stop. Connell explains ways that we abandon ourselves, the reasons why we do, and the understandings…

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Oh Behave - Episode 558 Hoarders TV Show Star Brandon Bronaugh Helps Pets 24:21

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People who are hoarders are typically associated with homes so cluttered it is hard to move from room to room. But this mental condition can and does impact cats, dogs and other pets kept in these hoarder homes. In this Oh Behave show episode, host Arden Moore talks with Brandon Bronaugh, one of the stars on A&E's Hoarders show. He has rescued thou…

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WOW! Ep. 6: Some Worthy Stockmanship with Curt Pate 1:03:30

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Shoot us a text! In this episode, we're joined by Curt, a true innovator in the livestock industry. With a lifetime of experience as a rancher, Curt has a unique ability to think outside the box and challenge others to do the same. He's made a name for himself by conducting stockmanship clinics and demonstrations across the country, sharing his exp…

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WOW 401 ~ How is the past impacting your life today with Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter, clinical psychologist 22:50

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After an earthquake, we might experience aftershocks that are sometimes just as damaging as the original event. Turns out our emotional landscape can be just like that. Dr. Geri-Lynn Utter, https://drgerilynnutter.com/ a clinical psychologist has a new book out called. Aftershock: How Past Events Shake Up Your Life Today. She explains how we can co…

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WOW! Ep. 5: 2025 National Officer Candidate Ryer Roberts- Talking Deep about the Blue Jacket and So Much More 1:12:19

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Shoot us a text! Ryer is the kind of guy who knows how to be serious and professional, but he's also the type of guy who switches up the conversation and tosses out the funniest joke you've ever heard in the blink of an eye. We're pretty sure you'll see that and so much more from him on this episode full of laughs and deep-cutting wisdom, which is …

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WOW 400 ~ Open your eyes to the truths in your life with Kim and Nancy 18:22

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What do you choose to see and what do you choose to be blind to in your life? Are you really seeing what's right in front of you, or are you concocting a story that is only based on your thoughts and not on reality. The ladies of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ explore engaging questions about how you can really focus the l…

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WOW! Ep. 4 Country Music and More- Liza Jo 1:03:55

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Shoot us a text! On this week's episode, we're kicking off our boots and pulling up a chair with a truly unique talent: Liza Jo. She's not your typical rising star, and her story is as compelling as her music. Before she was captivating audiences with her powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, Liza Jo was leading the charge as a past FFA State Presi…

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Oh Behave - Episode 557 Nick Lachey of 98 Degrees Talks About Cats and Dating on the Oh Behave Show 11:44

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Nick Lachey pops on the Oh Behave Show on Pet Life Radio to chat with host Arden Moore. Yep, this is the same Nick who rose to fame as the lead singer from 98 Degrees in the 1990s and now hosts TV shows, including Love is Blind, The Ultimatum and Perfect Match. He teams up with Dr. Michelle Moyal of Purina in a video campaign called "Live Clear Lov…

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WOW! Ep. 1: Rachel Gabel-Stories Matter 1:06:37

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Shoot us a text! Welcome to the Way Out West! Podcast, we are so happy to have you here! On our first episode, we have Rachel Gabel, a longtime agriculture writer and the assistant editor of The Fence Post Magazine. She writes exclusively about the agriculture industry and primarily about protein production. She lives in northeastern Colorado, wher…

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WOW! Ep. 3: The Owl of Colorado- Shannon Baylie 1:14:25

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Shoot us a text! For the last of the 3 launch episodes, we have brought on the Colorado State FFA Advisor, Shannon Baylie. Shannon was a State FFA Officer in 2011 before attending Colorado State University and majoring in agriculture education. She started her teaching career in Brush, Colorado, in 2014 and then moved to Windsor High School in 2017…

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WOW! Ep. 2: CO FFA State Officers- Maddux Chapman, Thomas Schaal, & Kaitlyn Fenton 1:04:04

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Shoot us a text! In this episode, we get to hear from 3 of the 10 Colorado FFA State Officers: Kaitlyn Fenton, Thomas Schaal, and Maddux Chapman. Each officer recorded a one-on-one 20-minute segment to make up this episode, allowing us to meet the very people who instill leadership from the ground up in the youth of agriculture. Jump in to hear how…

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WOW 399 ~The Power of wonder and awe with Kim and Nancy 18:41

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When was the last time you were awestruck? When you looked at something or felt something that filled you with a feeling of wonder. These moments can have a huge impact on our lives, our outlook, and our capacity for love.These experiences shift our attention away from ourselves and make us feel we are part of something greater. In this episode, Ki…

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Oh Behave - Episode 556 Inside the Bow-WOW World of Celebrity Dog Trainer Chrissy Joy 35:23

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Celebrity dog trainer and trick dog champion Chrissy Joy returns shares the challenges and yes, joys of being a Dog Mom to five talented canines who appear in movies, television shows and commercials and much more. Tune in as she tells Oh Behave show host Arden Moore about being a judge for the Dog Dancing Show that drew talented people-dog dancing…

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WOW 398 ~ Navigating a crisis in your life with positive psychology with Kim and Nancy 22:45

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We will all face a crisis at some point. How can we navigate these difficult times in the best way we can, embracing our best selves and the positive impact we can have on other people? Kim and Nancy of The Wisdom Coalition, dig into the latest science on the subject, but also their recent personal experiences with hardship. Positive psychology tea…

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Oh Behave - Episode 555 Meet the Help-Animals-In-Need Champion: Cathy Bissell of the Bissell Pet Foundation 32:55

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In this special Oh Behave episode on Pet Life Radio, host Arden Moore welcomes the remarkable, resilient Cathy Bissell, the founder of the Bissell Pet Foundation. Discover how her foundation is helping to save more than one million pet lives, aid more than 6,000 animal shelters with adoption events and spay/neuter surgeries across the country. Oh, …

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WOW 397 ~ Don't just bounce back, bounce forward with David Dennis, licensed counselor and author 20:32

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After a traumatic childhood, David Dennis is living his life "with urgency." He wants to create his best life, but also share what he has learned about thriving, despite disaster. David is a licensed counselor and President and CEO of Eckerd Connects, a child welfare non-profit. His new book is called Gameness: Land on Your Feet, Not on Your Feelin…

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Oh Behave - Episode 554 AVMA President Dr. Sandra Faeh Unleashes Heat-Safety Tips for Pets with Oh Behave Show Host Arden Moore 29:04

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Got pets? You got to tune into this special Oh Behave episode on Pet Life Radio as host Arden Moore chats with AVMA President Dr. Sandra Faeh in this engaging episode. Dr. Faeh shares practical tips to prevent -- and deal with heat-related conditions in dogs and cats. She also offers ways to really get prepared now to protect you and your pets from…

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WOW 396 ~ How to create the potential for more joy with Dr. Elaine O'Brien, PhD, MAPP 20:33

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Do you hate to exercise? Think of it as "joyful movement" instead. Our guest says joyful movement is like Miracle Grow for the brain. And what's even better is if you get to move and play with other people! All of this is hugely important to our well-being. Dr. Elaine O'Brien, PhD, MAPP https://elaineobrienphd.com/ one of the most informed academic…

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REST IN PEACE HITMAN HOWIE TEE: A DJ INNOVATOR 49:07

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JayQuan chronicles the discography of the late legendary musician, producer, engineer, DJ and producer Howie Tee. Support the showBy JayQuan

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Oh Behave - Episode 553 NFL Ref and Cuddly CEO John Hussey Shares Big Pet News on the Oh Behave Show 29:47

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John Hussey has been an NFL official for 23 years and been at the helm for Cuddly.com, a pet fundraising company that helps nonprofit animal welfare groups for 9 years. He makes a return visit to the Oh Behave Show on Pet Life Radio where he talks football and pets with host Arden Moore. Arden was a former daily newspaper sportswriter who covered a…

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WOW 395 ~ Don't silence yourself. How to speak your truth with Kim and Nancy 20:59

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Do you find that you take steps to minimize yourself without even knowing it? Do you sacrifice your own needs for the needs of others? Have you stayed silent in a relationship to keep the peace? Do you distance yourself from what you really feel? In this podcast, Nancy and Kim, of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ , explore S…

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WOW 394 ~ How to overcome destructive thoughts with Lynette Eddy, founder of Eddy House 19:02

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After the tragic suicide of her husband, Lynette Eddy set out to find out how she could have helped him out of the spiral he fell in to. Her plunge and research allowed her to write her book, The Fight Inside: Winning the Battle Between Your Ego and True Spirit, which details how people can overcome destructive thoughts. Eddy, a social worker and c…

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Oh Behave - Episode 552 Actress/Model Brooke Shields Shares Her Pet Mission with Arden Moore of the Oh Behave Show on Pet Life Radio 23:22

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Brooke Shields has been a model since age 11 months and a successful actress in movies (The Blue Lagoon, for example) and TV (Suddenly Susan) her entire life. But did you know she is also a major pet advocate? Find out the details in her guest appearance on Arden Moore's award-winning Oh Behave Show on Pet Life Radio. Brooke also shares her special…

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WOW 393 ~ How to regulate your emotions with Jason Sizemore, co-executive director of the Mindful Child Initiative 21:00

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How do you handle your emotions? The difficult ones? The fantastic ones? How could your life be better if your emotional regulation was different? Experts say emotional regulation is the key to our success, our relationships, and our level of joy. We speak with Jason Sizemore, co-executive director of the Mindful Child Initiative (MCI) in Allentown…

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Oh Behave - Episode 551 Move Over, Socrates -- Dogs Can Be Bone-a-fide Philosophers 24:47

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Join us in this engaging episode of the Oh Behave Show on Pet Life Radio as host Arden Moore interviews Dr. Mark Rowlands, a philosophy professor from the University of Miami. His latest book is called, "The Word of Dog: What Our Canine Companions Can Teach Us About Living A Good Life." The good professor shares how we could live happier, less comp…

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WOW 392 ~ What's the right choice with Dr. Sherry Skyler Kelly,Psychologist and Neuropsychologist 21:50

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"Our lives are a summation of the choices we make," says our guest Dr. Sherry Skyler Kelly, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist at Mind and Heart Coaching https://mindandheartcoaching.com/ . Dr. Kelly deconstructs our attitudes about choices and gives us a tangible framework to understand how to make choices that will propel us t…

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WOW 391 ~ Rewire your brain for more joy with Dr. Tami Berry, master mindset and life coach 22:36

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Did you know your brain has the ability to rewire itself? It's an amazing ability called neuroplasticity. Our guest, Dr. Tami Berry www.drtamiberry.com, a master mindset and life coach, explains it, and how she created a simple, scientifically-proven, step-by-step process to build a life brimming with health, happiness and joyful success. Dr. Berry…

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WOW 390 ~ Love and art can change your life with Kyle Edwards, artist 22:15

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How can art and love help you overcome pain and be more positive? Our guest tells us how! He is artist Kyle Edwards and his brand is called A True L.O.V.E. Story (with LOVE standing for looking on to victory every day) https://atruelovestoryllc.com/ Kyle has an incredible strength and positive outlook that he wants to share with others through his …

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WOW 389 ~ Let's get motivated with Kim and Nancy 19:55

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How can you get motivated? Positive psychology has some great teachings in this area to help us find our motivation and reach our goals. Kim and Nancy of The Wisdom Coalition, https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/, break down the teachings and give you some useful tools to create an attitude that is unstoppable. Whatever you have your eye set on, we …

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WOW 388 ~ You can grow after trauma with Dr. Matthew Scult, Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologist 20:23

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You might have had a traumatic experience but new research shows we can actually grow in positive ways after trauma! It's called post-traumatic growth theory and says positive change can occur after a life crisis. This is great news! We break down how to ignite this positive spark with Dr Matthew Scult, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist in pr…

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WOW 387 ~ Manage stress in your mind, heart and body with Karen Wright 23:20

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Our thoughts, feelings and emotions create stress in our minds and our bodies. Our guest, Karen Wright, is the creator of Pause Breathe Proceed https://pausebreatheproceed.com/, which is a powerful framework that addresses mental health through an awareness and understanding of self and stress. In this episode Karen gives great insights into how yo…

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WOW 386 ~ How to find the benefit in any situation with Kim and Nancy 18:32

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After a difficult or even traumatic event, would you think you could find something good? In positive psychology, we use so-called Benefit Finding to look back at our challenges and see what we can learn about ourselves, and our lives. In this episode, Kim and Nancy of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/, walk you through a pro…

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WOW 385 ~ Unleash your very best life with Nancy and Kim 17:34

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Your very best isn't going to show up by accident. You need to be intentional about the things you do that will increase your happiness, positivity and satisfaction. In this episode, Kim and Nancy of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/ describe small steps you can take right now that will have a huge impact on how you feel. Tun…

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WOW 384 ~ Banish negativity from your life, even when people around you are negative with Kim and Nancy 15:39

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Do you know someone who is always negative? It can make YOU feel drained after every interaction! What can you do? In this episode, Kim and Nancy of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/, discuss exactly how you can protect your own well-being in these situations so you can have better mental and physical health with tips like: *…

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WOW 383 ~ Let your mindset bloom with Dr. Wendi Zimmer, mindset expert 23:01

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This spring, let your mindset bloom in new and colorful ways! Our guest is mindset expert, Dr. Wendi Zimmer https://wendizimmer.com/. She tells us, "Too often we get in this downward spiral of what we think other people want for us, or from us. And we try to live up to those expectations and we don't think about our expectations." In her new book, …

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WOW 382 ~ Transform your thinking with Kim and Nancy 17:56

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Don't get stuck thinking about every situation in exactly the same way! Transform your thinking by understanding it, reacting to it and shaping it in a positive way. In this episode, Kim and Nancy of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/, discuss how to: *learn to hear your mindset voice *understand which thoughts are helping and…

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WOW 381 ~ How to handle criticism with positivity with Kim and Nancy 21:04

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Taking criticism from another person can sting. But, it doesn't have to! You can actually use criticism to expand and grow in positive ways. In this episode, Kim and Nancy of The Wisdom Coalition https://www.thewisdomcoalition.com/, outline a few things about how to react to criticism including: *how to avoid being defensive *how to adapt a growth …