Polly Campbell, Simply Said

Ep. 344 Creating a Vision for Your Life

Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 -0000

Polly talks with Robert Taibbi about shifting from goal-chasing to building a life you love.

Instead of focusing only on outcomes like career or financial milestones, Robert suggests asking, How’s my life? and adjusting from there. The focus moves to daily choices and processes we can control, rather than distant results we can’t.

Ready to create a daily vision for your life, tune in, and learn how.

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Ep. 343 You Become What You Do

Tue, 05 May 2026 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we explore how our behavior shapes our identity. Who we are isn’t fixed. It’s built through what we do each day. Drawing on self-perception theory, embodiment, and brain plasticity, we see how our actions become evidence of who we are and even reshape the brain over time.

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Ep. 342 Make a Difference With a Thank-You Note

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we talk about how to write simple, meaningful thank-you notes that strengthen connection and leave the recipient and the writer feeling good.

We cover when to write a thank-you note, what to include, and how to keep your message genuine and focused so that the meaning is sincere and felt.

A thank-you note is a little reminder that others matter, that they made a meaningful contribution, and it doesn't have to be perfectly written to make a difference.

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Ep. 341 Analog Hobbies for an Anxious World

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000

Polly talks with psychotherapist Phil Lane about the quiet comeback of analog hobbies. From gardening and model railroading to journaling and building Lego sets, these hands-on activities help us slow down, step away from screens, and calm an anxious mind. Phil explains why analog practices create a sense of structure and presence, while Polly shares how simple habits like writing by hand can boost focus and creativity. Together they explore how small, mindful activities can reconnect us to ourselves and offer a powerful reset from digital overload.

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Ep. 340 Stop the Overthinking Thought Spiral

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000

Overthinking can turn a simple decision into a mental marathon that leaves you drained and stuck.

In this episode of Simply Said, we explore what overthinking really is, how it begins, and the subtle signs that your thoughts have shifted from problem-solving to rumination. Then we'll offer practical ways we can interrupt those spiraling thoughts and move forward feeling better.

If your brain feels like it never powers down, this conversation is for you.

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Ep. 339 Journey to Happiness with Emily Florence

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0000

What does it really mean to choose your own well-being?

In this episode of Simply Said, Polly Campbell talks with Emily Florence about her decision to leave law school after just four days to pursue a life more aligned with her happiness.

The conversation looks at both external influences, such as digital habits and social media boundaries, and internal ones, including the thoughts we rehearse every day. Many of our daily worries never come to pass, and becoming more mindful of what we consume, mentally and emotionally, can shift everything.

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Ep. 338 The Softer Side of Being Mentally Tough

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Mental toughness is often mistaken for force. For grinding yourself down in the name of achievement.

But that’s not it.

In this episode of Simply Said, we look at what mental toughness really is: a skill we can build to meet adversity without hardening ourselves in the process. It’s the steadiness that helps us adapt, cope with stress, and keep going when things get hard.

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337. Finding Love, Surviving Heartbreak

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Dr. Corey Seemiller, relationship coach, leadership expert, and author of The Soulmate Strategy, talks about what it takes to find love, deepen existing relationships, and overcome heartbreak. And why self-love and emotional intelligence are essential to developing our best relationships and finding our soulmates.

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Ep. 336 Building a Time-Rich Schedule

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Are you constantly feeling the pressure of a loaded To-Do List, or are you time rich? In this episode, we explore what "time affluence" is and why it matters more than a bigger paycheck. You’ll learn how time poverty fuels stress, why agency over your hours restores ease, and how small daily rituals can expand your sense of time. We also explore research showing that awe, presence, and choosing experiences over things increase well-being. Time-rich living is something we choose, and when we do, the benefits are big.

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Ep. 335 Creating a Feel-Good Space with Feng Shui Master Lisa Morton

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Polly welcomes Feng Shui Master Lisa Morton to the show to offer some simple ways to improve energy flow at home. Furniture arrangements, lighting, and even plants can encourage positive energy and flow around the house. Listen for more about space clearing and practical approaches to enhancing your home office or cubicle.

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Ep. 334 Feel-Good Micro Goals

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000

You don’t need to fix your whole life today. You just need to shape this day. In this episode, we break daily well-being into three gentle spheres: body, mind, and spirit. You’ll learn how small, intentional choices around nourishment, movement, learning, mindfulness, stillness, and gratitude can steady your energy, focus, and mood. No perfection. No overwhelm. Just simple practices that help you feel grounded and oriented as the day unfolds.

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Ep. 333 Your Legacy Starts Now

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Legacy isn’t something you leave behind. It’s something you build daily through your choices, attention, and values. This episode explores the science of “starting at the end,” from research on future selves to a simple practice that brings clarity, steadiness, and purpose. You’ll learn how imagining who you’re becoming can guide small decisions now and help you live in alignment with what matters most and start living your legacy now.

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Ep. 332 Bonnie Buckner: Using Dreams to Shape Our Best Lives

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000

In this episode of Polly Campbell Simply Said, Polly welcomes Bonnie Buckner, author of The Secret Mind and founder of the International Institute for Dreaming and Imagery. Together, they explore how dreams can guide personal growth, creativity, and self-understanding. Bonnie explains that dreams are the language of the inner self—images that communicate directly with the subconscious—and offers practical ways to work with them through journaling and reflection.

They discuss how the same brain networks involved in creativity and dreaming help us generate ideas and insights, even when we’re not consciously focused. Bonnie also shares how nightmares can act as “friendly messengers,” revealing emotional truths that support transformation and healing.

This conversation invites listeners to explore their own dreams as tools for clarity, creativity, and personal awakening.

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Ep. 331 Recap, Review and Reset Let's Move Toward Our Best Year Yet

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we slow down to recap, review, and reset. Now is the time to reflect on the accomplishments and challenges you’ve moved through this year. Celebrate even the small, quiet wins, offer gratitude for what supported you, and look ahead with curiosity. What’s lighting you up as you move into the new year? Because the questions we ask shape the lives we build, Polly shares a series of gentle prompts to help you reflect, realign, and re-energize.

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Ep. 330 The Art of Manifesting with Colette Baron-Reid

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Manifestor, oracle expert, intuitive, and author Colette Baron-Reid joins Polly in this episode to talk about the deeper meaning behind manifestation and the importance of focusing on growth, mindset, and emotional well-being rather than material gain. Colette shares insights from her 36-year spiritual journey and her book The Art of Manifesting, explaining how intentional art and meditative drawing can calm the mind, raise frequency, and open space for new possibilities. Together, they discuss practical ways to engage with life’s challenges and manifest through creativity, mindfulness, and self-awareness.

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Ep. 329 How Make a Difference

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Feeling worn down or unsure how to help in a world that feels heavy? In this episode, we talk about simple, ways to create real change without burning out.

Drawing on research about authenticity and altruism, we explore how small acts of kindness, honest conversations, and value-driven choices can restore hope and strengthen community.

You don’t have to fix everything to make a difference — you just have to show up in ways that feel true to you. Listen in for five practical ways to start improving the world right now.

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Ep. 328 Comic Holly Shaw on Aging With Courage, Comedy, and Authenticity

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000

In this episode of Polly Campbell, Simply Said, Polly talks with Holly Shaw—stand-up comic, actor, and the author of Queen Lessons —about learning, laughter, and living truthfully and boldly as we age.

Holly shares how comedy helps us face life’s “hecklers,” both onstage and off, by revealing truths we’re often afraid to say out loud.

This uplifting conversation reminds us that it’s never too late to try something new, stretch beyond fear, and discover joy in authentic expression.

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Ep. 327 Reshaping Success to Have More of It

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Success feels better when it’s defined by you—not by comparison or expectation. When your goals line up with your values, you gain more peace, purpose, and satisfaction.

In this episode, Polly talks about redefining success according to your personal values and sphere of influence to feel good in your life.

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Ep. 326 Emotional Regulation and Self-Compassion with Kristin Taylor

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode of Polly Campbell Simply Said, Polly welcomes guest Kristin Taylor, a counselor and coach with a background in counseling psychology and emotional well-being. Together, they explore emotional regulation, mindfulness, and self-compassion, offering practical tools for navigating difficult emotions and societal stress.

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Ep. 325. Self-Discipline Reboot: How to Stay Focused on Your Goals

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode of Simply Said, Polly Campbell explores why self-discipline is a stronger predictor of long-term success than talent. And, she explains why self-discipline can falter and what we can do to reboot our resolve and focus to accomplish our goals.

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Ep. 324 Energy, Art, Transformation: Healing from the Inside Out with Britt Michaelian

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode of Simply Said, Polly chats with Britt Michaelian—an artist, healer, and certified Quantum Healing Hypnosis Practitioner, with master’s degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy —about how we can tap into our own intuition and higher energies like love and gratitude and other uplifting feelings to stay grounded and healthy in a chaotic world.

Michaelian shares her journey into energy-based practices like quantum healing and frequency work, and how these tools help clients move through both physical symptoms and emotional blockages.

Learn how energy shifts can create real transformation in the body and mind. Britt also opens up about her unique blend of therapy and artistic expression, giving listeners a glimpse into the intuitive and creative layers of her work.

Whether you're new to energetic healing or deep into your own self-work, this episode offers inspiration, insight, and practical wisdom for navigating life with more clarity and alignment.

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Ep. 323 Creating Ease and Happiness

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Polly explores what true simplicity really means — beyond cleaning out closets or cutting screen time. According to research, simplicity comes down to a conscious choice to live with intention, connection, and generosity.

Key Takeaways:

Real simplicity isn’t just about owning less — it’s about being deliberate with your time.
The rewards: stronger relationships, less stress, more meaning, and even a greater sense of abundance.
To start: share your skills, say no more often, focus on what brings real value, and make time for connection.

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Ep. 322 Meghan Cathlin and Thinking With Heart

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Meghan Cathlin, the author of Leading With The Heart: The Courage to Trust Your Inner Wisdom and Rewrite Your Life joins Polly Campbell, Simply Said to talk about heart-centered strategies for living well and being happy. She explains the science and practice of heart coherence and how we can integrate both brain and heart intelligence in daily life.

We talk about practical ways to manage fear and anxiety, including how to tell the difference between fear-based reactions and the deeper wisdom of heart-centered guidance.

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Ep. 321 The 4-Step Process for Dealing With Difficult Days

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Life doesn’t always go the way we plan. Sometimes the best thing we can do is stop fighting reality and find a way forward. In this episode of Simply Said, Polly shares a simple four-step approach—Accept, Appreciate, Adapt, and Act—to help you move through challenges with more clarity and less stress.

Acceptance isn’t about approval, it’s about freeing yourself from resistance. Appreciation helps you notice what’s still working, even in hard times. Adaptation invites you to pivot when life changes course. And action grounds it all with small, doable steps that fit the moment you’re actually in.

This is a framework you can use in everyday situations—from unexpected setbacks to major life changes. When you stop fighting what is and start responding to it, you’ll find more energy, peace, and purpose in the process.

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Ep. 320 Art, Healing, and the Power of Creativity with Artist Cheri Carandanis

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode of Simply Said, Polly talks with Cheri, a former Air Force and hospice nurse, about how creativity can heal and transform. After a brain injury ended her nursing career, Cheri turned to painting as therapy—first in private, then sharing her art publicly.

She describes how curiosity, gratitude, and faith helped her overcome creative blocks, process trauma, and find her voice. From miraculous family experiences to building a studio with her late father, Cheri’s journey shows how creativity—in any form—can bring resilience, connection, and joy.

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Ep. 319 How to Boost Optimism Even Now

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Feeling hopeful isn’t always easy—especially during hard times. But optimism is a skill you can build. In this episode of Simply Said, we share science-backed strategies to help shift your mindset, including habits like gratitude journaling and focusing on small daily wins. These simple practices can make a real difference in how you feel and how you move through life.

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Ep. 318 Cynthia Schwartzberg Explains Brainspotting and How It Can Help Us Calm, Heal, and Create

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode of Simply Said, Polly talks with therapist and author Cynthia Schwartzberg about brainspotting, a therapeutic technique that uses eye position and body awareness to access emotional blocks and support healing. Cynthia explains how brainspotting can help process trauma, calm the nervous system, and even move through creative blocks.

Together, they explore how authenticity, mindfulness, and curiosity can lead to personal transformation. Cynthia shares her journey into the healing arts and how practices like Core Energetics, EMDR, and Reiki shape her integrative approach.

Whether you’re facing stress, stuck energy, or seeking more alignment in your life, this conversation offers tools and insights to support your growth.

Learn more about Cynthia and Brainspotting by going to https://cynthasis.com/ and look for her book The Curious Voyage to Authenticity.

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Ep. 317 Close the Motivation Gap

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Ever felt like you had a ton to do and didn't want to do any of it? Yep. In this episode of Simply Said, we explore the science behind motivation and share practical strategies—like using Skinner’s Law, building small habits, and making plans that stick—to help you start and stay with your creative work. Our motivation ebbs and flows, this show explains how we can keep going even when we don't feel like it.

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Ep. 316 Rudeness Rehab with John O'Brien

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode of Simply Said, Polly welcomes psychotherapist and author John O’Brien to talk about the growing crisis of incivility—and how we can do better. John, author of Rudeness Rehab, breaks down why rudeness has become more common over the last two decades, including the effects of loneliness, media, and public behavior models.

Polly and John explore the emotional and physical toll of rudeness, how subtle incivility can sneak into our daily lives, and how it differs from bullying. They share practical strategies for managing rudeness in workplaces and relationships, emphasizing self-awareness, communication, and compassion as tools for change.

Whether it's managing disruptive behavior at work or setting healthy social norms in daily life, this conversation offers realistic, thoughtful ways to reclaim kindness and civility in an increasingly tense world.

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Ep. 315 Swipe Smarter: Using Your Smartphone for Good

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Is your smartphone a distraction—or a tool for meaningful connection and growth? In this episode, Polly explores the nuanced impact of smartphones with insights from psychologist Gloria Mark and other experts.

While short-form, shallow content (hello, endless scroll) can keep us stuck in surface-level emotions, not all screen time is harmful. Technology can foster engagement and growth.

In this episode, Polly shares practical strategies to help us create a healthier relationship with technology.

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Ep. 314 Jon Chandonnet: How to Live a Vibrant Life No Matter What

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode of Simply Said, Polly talks with Jon Chandonnet—MIT graduate, author of The Shadow Summit Chronicles, and creator of The 7 Vibrants™, a well-being system designed to help people live with more clarity, joy, and resilience. Jon shares his powerful personal story, from high-achieving tech leader and marathon runner to facing a life-altering diagnosis and what it means to live a vibrant life. well-being—starting today.

If you’re ready to feel more focused, energized, and engaged in your everyday life, this conversation is for you.

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Ep. 313 How to Take Feedback Without Losing Your Mind

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0000

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Ep. XX – How to Take Feedback Without Falling Apart
We all get feedback—at work, in relationships, sometimes from complete strangers. And while it’s meant to help us grow, it can also sting, especially when we’re already feeling stretched. In this episode, Polly talks about how to take in constructive criticism without letting it derail your confidence. Learn how to filter what’s useful, stay grounded when it gets overwhelming, and use feedback as a tool for growth—not a reason to shut down. Because building a meaningful life isn’t about getting it perfect—it’s about learning as we go.

🌱 Read more on Substack: pollycampbell.substack.com

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Ep. 312 The Costs of Emotional Labor and Radical Delegation

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode, Polly talks with Dr. Regina Lark and explores the notion of radical delegation—the practice of handing off tasks not to the most qualified person in the household but to the person who has time and can get them done. We talk about what it means to embrace "good enough," move forward, and free ourselves from perfectionism.

Dr. Lark also dives into the invisible weight of emotional labor, especially the toll it takes on women and how it affects relationships, families, and our well-being.

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Ep. 311 Add Rest Into Your Routine

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0000

The hustle mindset says “do more,” but more productivity, better decision-making and real creativity? That happens when we slow down. In this episode, Polly explores how short breaks and quiet moments can boost your focus, spark new ideas, and support your mental well-being—no vacation required.

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Ep. 310 Deborah Mallow on Living with Joy and Purpose

Tue, 27 May 2025 07:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we chat with Deborah Mallow—motivational speaker, coach, and author of 6 Steps To Fewer Days That Suck. Her message? Revision is a decision. We can shift thoughts, emotions, and habits to create a more joyful, purpose-driven life.

Deborah shares why we often get stuck in fear and negative patterns—and how to break free with simple, daily decisions. From her early days in textile design to becoming a top biotech sales rep, Deborah proves transformation is possible at any stage.

Through her Positive Energy Club and coaching, she offers tools to build confidence, ditch non-productive habits, and find the sunshine—even on tough days. Find Deborah at https://thedailydecisions.com/

Tune in for mindset shifts, motivation, and practical steps toward a lighter, happier life.

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Ep. 309 Living with Intention: Less Hustle, More Happiness

Tue, 20 May 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Are you living on autopilot, or are you living on purpose? In this episode of Simply Said, we’re exploring what it really means to live intentionally—and why it matters more than ever. Polly unpacks how aligning your daily choices with your core values and long-term goals can lead to greater happiness, health, and resilience.

Drawing on research by psychologists Richard Ryan and Edward Deci, we look at how intentional living helps fulfill essential human needs like autonomy, competence, and connection. Plus, we’ll break down practical steps you can take to make more mindful, value-driven decisions in your everyday life.

This isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most.

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Ep. 308 Navigating Female Friendships Through Life Transitions

Tue, 13 May 2025 07:00:00 -0000

True friendship isn’t about keeping score. But as we evolve, so do our relationships—and navigating those changes can be both meaningful and tough. Polly talks with Dr. Suzanne Degges-White about how to grow with your female friendships through every life stage. She says you don't need a ton of friends, but you need a few good ones to make life more meaningful and healthier. Good friends help us live longer healthier lives.

Learn more about Dr. Suzanne Degges-White at NIU Faculty Page.

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Ep. 307 Ease Friction, Add Joy

Tue, 06 May 2025 07:00:00 -0000

When our habits align with our goals, everything—from our performance to our well-being—gets better. But change isn’t always easy. I’ve had to adapt, push through doubt, and trust that I’ll get things done, even when it feels uncomfortable. That’s part of the process.

This week, I’m sharing what I’ve learned from a small life experiment and the questions that helped me spot the friction and shift toward more ease and energy. Try your own experiment—tweak, adjust, and realign.

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Ep. 306 Seasonal Growth: Find Your Flow

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0000

How do the changing seasons impact our energy, creativity, and emotions? In this episode, we explore how each season affects our mood and productivity—and how to work with these natural rhythms instead of against them.

Spring sparks fresh ideas and motivation, summer fuels social energy and inspiration, fall encourages deep reflection and focus, and winter fosters introspection and creative breakthroughs. We’ll uncover the best seasons for brainstorming, collaborating, and diving deep into creative work, according to research.

By syncing with the seasons, we can optimize our creativity, well-being, and happiness year-round. How will you use the seasons to launch your best life?

And a note to listeners: Simply Said will be taking a seasonal hiatus every quarter. This will give us time to develop new shows and launch exciting new projects. So, stay in touch with our newsletter at PollyCampbell.substack.com and listen to any one of the 300+ episodes already available. We'll be back in April with all new shows.

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Ep. 305 Rodney Luster: Recognize Your Feelings to Improve Well-Being

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0000

Ever feel overwhelmed by emotions or stuck in a mood you can’t shake? Dr. Rodney Luster, a licensed therapist and founder of Inspirethought LLC, shares how getting granular with our emotions can help us manage stress, process anger, and boost joy. By learning to identify and name our full range of feelings, we can navigate life with more clarity, resilience, and gratitude. Discover practical strategies to harness your emotions for better mental health and well-being.

Want to dive deeper? Check out Dr. Luster’s article Decoding Emotions for Better Mental Health on his blog, More Than A Feeling, at Psychology Today.

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Ep. 304 Acceptance to Inspire Right Action

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000

Acceptance isn’t giving up. It’s not pretending everything is fine when it’s not. It’s the opposite of resistance—it’s allowing reality to be what it is so we can respond with a clear head to make change, instead of reacting from a place of stress or denial. Simply, sure. Easy? Not always. Polly talks about how acceptance empowers us and how we can engage it in our own lives.

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Ep. 303 Michelle Dickinson: Building Resilience in a Stressful World

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Is it possible to be calm, healthy, and even happy during a time that seems so fraught and uncertain? Yep, says resilience and burnout expert and mental health advocate Michelle E. Dickinson, and it's necessary if we want to live with mental well-being and make positive changes in our communities and workplaces.

She says there will always be outside stresses, but how we respond to them determines how well we will live. In this episode, Dickinson shares practical insights on cultivating mental strength, and shifting our mindset and focus to give attention to the things that help us feel better and manage stress effectively. Polly and Michelle talk about building emotional endurance, practicing gratitude, and thriving during uncertain times whether you are facing personal struggles or global upheaval.

To learn more about Michelle Dickinson's consulting, speaking, and book go to: https://michelledickinson.com.

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Ep. 302. Avoid the Comparison Breakdown

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we dive into the sneaky ways social comparison affects our well-being and holds us back from our most meaningful goals. It’s easy to scroll, compare, and feel like we’re falling behind—but that mindset keeps us stuck. We’ll break down why comparison is so tempting, how it drains our confidence, and what to do when we catch ourselves spiraling. Expect practical strategies to shift your mindset, regain focus, and cultivate a healthier relationship with yourself.

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Ep. 301 Couples Coach Jackie Black on How to Nurture Your Relationships

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Outside stresses can put pressure on our marriages and friendships, but with awareness and understanding, we can offset that upset and find ways to support and enjoy each other when we are our most authentic selves. In this insightful program, we talk to couples coach Dr. Jackie Black about how to recognize what we are bringing to our relationships and learn how to navigate stressful times before they hurt the people and relationships we hold dear.

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Ep. 300 How to Be Calm, Creative, Clear-Headed

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Are you caught up in frazzled, muddled, fearful thoughts? It's easy to feel worn out by all going on around us, but a clear head can ease our stress and help us be calm, creative, and more decisive. It also improves our cognition and helps us be deliberate and productive in our actions, and that is how we make good things happen. Instead of stressing out, Polly is working to cultivate more mental clarity and calm, and in today's episode, she explains why that's important, how we can create it for ourselves, and why we must.

Note from Polly" Hello to our 300th Episode. Thank you for sharing Simply Said with me and navigating what it means to feel big things, hold big goals, and create meaningful lives. I believe in us and that's why I keep at it. Thanks for hanging out with me.

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Ep. 299 Walker Brandt: Use Curiosity to Move Forward

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Actress and author Walker Brandt talks about holding on to our innocence and curiosity to find our way through hardship and trauma. After a childhood of abuse and addiction Walker says she learned that when we become comfortable with not having the answer, we can make the next best move and stretch beyond our circumstances and self-imposed limitations to live a fulfilling life.

Find Walker and her book Awaken – Discovering Yourself Through the Light of Your Innocence https://walkerbrandt.com

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Ep. 298 The Most Powerful Way to Cope

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0000

A mistake isn't a character flaw. You haven't failed because you didn't get the job or ace the exam. You've simply gotten information --data-- that can help you improve and move on. That's the power of a growth mindset and it can help us keep going, accomplish our goals, and manage the stress and upset in our lives. And Polly says it's one of the most valuable practices in her life. Listen in to learn how you can adopt it in yours.

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Ep. 297. Tracy McCubbin Talks Decluttering and Finding Peace and Purpose

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0000

The easiest way to get organized is to have less stuff, says organizing expert Tracy McCubbin, owner of dClutterfly. McCubbin, the author of the bestselling book Make Space for Happiness: How to Stop Attracting Clutter and Start Magnetizing the Life You Want says getting rid of the clutter first is the secret to getting organized and feeling more satisfied and less stressed. In this episode, McCubbin talks about how we can reduce clutter, while keeping the memories and mementos that add meaning to our lives. In the end, we'll feel better and have more freedom.

Find Tracy McCubbin and learn more about dClutterfy at https://dclutterfly.com/ and Tracy_McCubbin join our free Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com to download McCubbin's keys to reducing clutter.

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Ep. 296 Have Hope

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Hope goes beyond wanting things to be OK. It's the view that things can get better and that we have the ability to make that happen. It's an active way of living, and it helps build resilience and move you closer to your dreams and goals. Research also shows that hope improves our health, moods, and overall well-being and adds meaning to our lives. In this episode, Polly explains the power of hope and how to cultivate it. Here's hoping you'll listen.

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Ep. 295 Jodi Wellman: How to Live Your Best Life Now

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Jodi Wellman predicts that she has fewer than 15,454 days left. She tracks this stuff and says recognizing that our time on Earth is limited is motivating and can inspire us to use the time we have better. Life is short, so how can we come alive in the moments we have? Wellman, an executive coach and speaker, with a specialty in positive psychology is also the author of You Only Die Once: How to Make it to the End With No Regrets, shares her suggestions in this dynamic episode.

By the end of this show, you'll be ready to put your ideas into action and create the life you've always wanted one small step at a time.

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REPLAY Ep. 229 Finding Your Purpose Even If You Don't Love What You Are Doing Now

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0000

We are taking a couple of weeks to enjoy the Winter Season and while we are out we wanted to share with you one of the most popular Simply Said episodes from a couple of years ago. We will be back in 2025 with all new shows to help us live well, do good, and be happy.

We hope you enjoy this 2023 episode of Simply Said.

You Write the Definition

Is it possible to live a life of meaning and purpose even if we are in a dead-end job? Yes. And doing that might be the secret to a happy life.

When we live a life of meaning and identify with our purpose, research shows we live healthier, happier lives. Yet, we all have roles and responsibilities that may feel less than fulfilling. Even then it is possible to connect with our purposes and find meaning by looking at the patterns in our lives and recognizing the times we feel devoid of purpose and connected to it.

Our purpose doesn't diminish based on our jobs or responsibilities, but how we express it will change throughout our lives. By reframing the moments of our lives, evaluating our values, and defining what success means to us we can create meaningful, satisfying, purposeful lives in even the most difficult circumstances.

In this week's episode, Polly explains how using questions to prompt reflection can help us move closer to the meaningful lives we want to live.

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REPLAY Ep, 139 Grieving Through the Holidays

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0000

REPLAY: We are taking a couple of weeks to enjoy the Winter Season and while we are out we wanted to share with you one of the most popular Simply Said episodes, about coping with loss during the holidays. We will be back in 2025 with all new shows to help us live well, do good, and be happy.

May you find peace, comfort, and support value in this early episode of Polly Campbell Simply Said.

The holidays can be hard for many who are suffering from grief and loss, says bereavement counselor and author of Opening to Grief, Claire Willis. Often we feel it deeply during this time. And that's nothing to be ashamed of. Grief is an ongoing, normal, and natural response to loss. And it's OK to do what you need to cope with it this time of year--even if it means changing how you celebrate. Polly Campbell: www.pollycampbell.com Claire Willis https://openingtogrief.com/

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Ep. 294 Rejuvenating Your Habits and Routines with the Replacement Loop

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0000

It's called the Habit Replacement Loop and for Polly it's the easiest way to rejuvenate her routine by dropping dull or difficult habits for those that feel better. In this episode Polly shares how to make subtle changes to uplevel your experience in a big way and explains how adding in things we feel good about leaves little room for the things that drag us down.

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Ep. 293 How to Talk Civilly About Difficult Things

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0000

We cannot solve the problems facing the world right now if we are unable to communicate, in a civil and open way, with one another, especially with those who think radically differently than we do.

Instead of listening with curiosity, so many turn to yelling, hostility, and anger, shutting down the conversations we should be having.

But we can change that. In this show, psychologist Dr. Ben Michaelis, founder of the Decency Project and author of Your Next Big Thing: Ten Small Steps to Get Moving and Get Happy, says we can learn to communicate well about difficult things and that kind of civil discussion begins with self-awareness and tolerant actions. Listen in to learn how to better manage difficult conversations.

Find Dr. Ben Michaelis at The Michaelis Group., https://www.themichaelisgroup.com/

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Ep. 292 What Do You Want to Be Known For? Establishing Your Life Brand

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Some call it a legacy letter or ethical will, but Polly talks about it here as a life brand. What do you want to be known for, not when you are gone, but right now? And how can we shape and live our legacies even while we are alive? During this special episode, Polly offers questions we can reflect on to understand who we are and who we are becoming.

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Ep. 291 Denise Pyles: Use Micro-Mindfulness Helps Diffuse the Drama

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Life is full and stressful but even a few seconds of mindfulness or gratitude can help us reset and reenergize, says Denise Pyles, the author of Burn Without Burning Out. Pyles, a former nun who now works in corporate America, explains how we can integrate micro-practices into our daily lives to feel better no matter what is going on around us.

For more about Denise Pyles and her book, Burn Without Burning Out go to https://denisepyles.com

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Ep. 290 Dealing with Disappointment

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Disappointment and other big feelings are a part of life. When we learn to deal with them better, we can live less stressed, more compassionate, and meaningful lives. In this episode, Polly explains why it isn't wise to avoid our uncomfortable feelings, but to reflect, accept, and use our big emotions to make something better and she shares the strategies she is using to cope with disappointment.

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Ep. 289, Dr. Harry Cohen: Positive Strategies to Manage SAD

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0000

"Hold the door, or hold your tongue," says Dr. Harry Cohen. Either act can be a way of helping others and bringing light to the world, instead of negativity and divisiveness. The psychologist and author of Be the Sun, Not the Salt, says when we consider the "heliotropic effect" and focus on nurturing, encouraging, and uplifting ourselves and others, we improve our own lives and make a positive difference in the lives of others. Through a series of practical examples and practices, Cohen talks about how we can create a positive morning ritual and adopt other habits to help ease negative feelings and uplift our moods even when the days are darker.

Find Dr. Cohen, and his book Be the Sun, Not the Salt at https://bethesunnotthesalt.com

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Ep. 288 Developing Patience

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0000

So much of life is a waiting game. Waiting between sending your application to getting hired, drafting a manuscript and having it published, meeting the doctor, and getting the test results can be stressful and frustrating. But, when we develop greater patience, we can discover calm, and even joy and possibility in while waiting. Research shows that patience eases stress, boosts resilience, and leads to greater life satisfaction. In this episode, we talk about the benefits and the ways to cultivate patience.

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Ep. 287 Reforming Mean Girl Christine Cooper on How to Improve Communication

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Reforming mean girl Christine Cooper says that with reflection and practice, we can become better communicators and forge deeper connections with friends, coworkers, and others we come in contact with. Cooper, the author of Finding Value: A Reforming Mean Girl’s Guide for Creating More Meaningful Connections, says better communication and connection starts with self-reflection and then a willingness to explore and celebrate the differences in others. Everyone, she says, has a superpower. When we take time to understand what they are, people feel valued and that leads to better connection.

For more about the book and Dr. Christine Cooper go to https://authorccooper.com/about-christine-cooper-author/

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Ep. 286 Managing Election Stress

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Polly is anxious about the upcoming elections, but there is a way to manage this stress and make a positive difference. We don't have to add to the negativity that we are hearing about, instead, we can ease it for ourselves and others. Listen to this one and keep hope alive.

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Ep. 285. Edit Your Life to Ease Stress and Add Meaning

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Ever been stuck in default mode of doing things you think you ought to be doing instead of the things that bring well-being, health and happiness?

It may be time to edit your life. Teacher and writer Dr. Elisabeth Sharp McKetta talks about the steps we can take to pare away the things that no longer enhance our experiences to make room for the things you do. Often, she says the smallest changes make the biggest difference.

Start by examining your life, then editing your life, so you can enjoy it more.

Connect with Dr. Elisabeth Sharp, author of Edit Your Life: A Handbook for Living With Intention in a Messy World, https://elisabethsharpmcketta.com/

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Ep. 284 How to Make Transitions Easier

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

One thing is for sure, life will change. But there are things we can do to make those transitions easier, even fulfilling. We'll cover in this episode.

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Ep. 283. Chef Shannon Feltus Talks Taking Charge and Chasing Dreams

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Chef Shannon Feltus from Urban Farm Foods has a "why not" attitude. "Why not give it a try?" she asks herself. With that open-minded spirit and curiosity, Feltus has shaped a career out of what she loves to do, growing food and cooking it. It started with homemade pickles and has grown into a dream business that includes her work as a personal chef, teaching others how to source, grow, and cook their own foods, and testing and creating recipes. In this episode, we talk about empowerment and creativity in the kitchen and in life. Tune in and hear about growing peas in a pot and why you will never catch Feltus eating store-bought tomatoes or yellow mustard.

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Ep. 282 Avoid Popcorn Brain

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Popcorn brain is a term researchers use to explain the state of mind that is caused when we are constantly bombarded with information and digital interruptions. The onslaught of information causes us to pop around like popcorn kernels, from one place to the next, and that raises our stress, leads to feelings of overwhelm, and diminishes our productivity. It also makes it harder for us to focus and maintain our concentration at other times. But a few low-tech practices can help us minimize this "popcorn brain" effect and better manage our work and our stress. In this episode, Polly explains what's behind popcorn brain and how we can avoid it.

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Ep. 281 Dr. Mary Anderson: Manage High-Achiever Anxiety

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Dr. Mary Anderson author of The Happy High Achiever: 8 Essentials To Overcome Anxiety, Manage Stress, And Energize Yourself For Success—Without Losing Your Edge says with self-compassion, balanced thoughts, and other practices we can diffuse the pressure and anxiety we feel and meet our goals while living healthier, happier lives.

For more about Dr. Mary Anderson and her book, go to https://maryandersonphd.com/books-the-happy-high-achiever/

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Ep. 280. Why Fall is Good For Us

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0000

It's not just the fiery leaves, but the cooler temperatures, mental clarity, and the temporary shift into a new season that can have striking benefits for our well-being. It's also a great time to reevaluate your goals. We talk about it all in this episode.

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REPLAY: How to Journal With Lynda Monk

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Enjoy a replay of one of our most popular episodes and we'll be back Sept. 10 with all new episodes of Polly Campbell, Simply Said.

Fall is a good time to assess how things are going this year and make any changes or add fun practices as we head into the year ahead.

Journaling is a big part of my morning practice and in this popular episode, author Lynda Monk talks about it's benefits and methods and how journaling can boost our well-being and health.

Lynda Monk, the Director of the International Association for Journal Writing and the author and co-editor of several books including The Great Book of Journaling.

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Ep. 279 The Counterintuitive Way to Get More Done

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Want to boost your productivity and ease the stress that leads to overwhelm and irritability? Stop the multitasking and try this counterintuitive approach instead.

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278. Cameron Hughes: Professional Spark Plug Brings the Joy

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Cameron Hughes is the guy who dances in the aisles, tosses t-shirts to the crowd, and laughs with spectators. He considers himself a professional spark plug to get people fired up and having fun, not only at sporting events around the globe but also in life.

It's about sharing a smile, connecting to the good energy of others, and responding in a way that inspires good feelings. But before bringing the energy, Hughes takes time to visualize the arena and the crowds and the connection he builds, and that gets him fired up.

Sharing that gift with others to make it about them.

We can all be this kind of spark for the people we encounter in our lives, Hughes says, but first, we have to acknowledge the spark in ourselves and invite people in.

You can learn more about Cameron Hughes at https://www.cameronhughes.tv/.

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Ep. 276 How to Deal With the Post-Vacation Blues

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Feeling a little blah after a long weekend, or blue after a vacation? Maybe even tired, unmotivated, even achy? This phenomenon is called post-vacation depression and it's a real thing that many people--Polly included-- experience. Today we talk about why and how we can make reentry easier after our time away.

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REPLAY: Building Better Relationships with Linda Bloom

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:00:00 -0000

How we connect to the people in our lives, influences how well we do at work and at home. Friendships, romantic relationships, and relationships with co-workers have a huge impact on how we feel about our lives and too often they become tense, strained, stressful. But they don’t have to be. Today author, psychotherapist, and spouse Linda Bloom shares the skills we can develop to cultivate and nourish the most important relationships in our lives at work and at home.

This is one of our most popular shows ever. Enjoy the replay and Polly Campbell, Simply Said will be back with all new episodes in a couple of weeks.

Contact: Linda Bloom at www.Bloomwork.com

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REPLAY: Keeping it Simple

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0000

With a busy schedule this summer, Polly is reminded of the value of deliberate doing. Of being mindful of the tasks that need to be completed as well as the other things that help us stay grounded. The practice of minimalism can help us identify what we value and stay close to those things without all the background noise.

Enjoy this early episode this week. Simply Said will be back with all new episodes, Aug. 13.

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Ep. 275 The Money Mindset with LadyShark Author, Attorney Chrissy Grigoropoulos:

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Are you developing a money mindset that will help you live authentically, with passion, purpose, and stability? According to author and attorney Chrissy Grigoropoulos, you can start making small changes to change your financial future through a series of simple steps. It all begins with understanding your current relationship with money.

Listen in as the Ladyshark herself and author of LADYSHARK: How to Become a Millionaire in Your 30s tells you how to empower your money mindset.

Find Chrissy at https://www.instagram.com/chrissygofficial/

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Ep. 274. The Big 5 Personality Trait: Neuroticism

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Our discussion of The Big 5 Personality Traits ends today with a focus on Neuroticism. Yep, like the other foundations of personality, we all have some degree of this too. Neuroticism shows up as anxiousness, worry, and moodiness. Those who are low in this trait, tend to be emotionally resilient and empathetic. In this episode, we cover some ways you can manage your neurotic tendencies to live a happier life.

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Ep. 273 Rebecca Heiss: Use Stress and Other Big Feelings to Do Big Things

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0000

As human beings we are wired to experience high-arousal emotions, stress, anger, love, fear--in fact stress is part of living an engaged and meaningful life--and it doesn't have to be a detriment if we learn to interpret the signals differently. In this engaging episode, Dr. Rebecca Heiss talks about how stress is here to serve us and when we identify the signals from our body and reframe them as n this engaging discussion with Dr. Rebecca Heiss we talk about how to reinterpret those our bodies signals to get excited, curious and empowered in our lives in a way that moves us closer to the thing we want. It's not about calming down it's about managing our emotions to shift in the moments of intense emotion. Pressure and stress can be a call to action to take charge and direct our energy into something positive.

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Dr. Heiss is the a speaker and author of Instinct: Re-wire your brain with science-backed solutions to increase productivity and achieve success. Find her at RebeccaHeiss.com

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Ep. 272. The Big 5 Personality Traits: Agreeableness

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0000

Our discussion of The Big 5 Personality Traits continues with a focus on Agreeableness. Those high on the agreeable scale tend to be cooperative, and collaborative. They look to diffuse--or even avoid conflict. The upside is highly agreeable people are supportive colleagues and friends. The downside, they might have to work a little harder to take care of themselves, hold boundaries, and be assertive when necessary. In this episode, we cover some ways you can manage your agreeable tendencies as part of our continuing discussion of the Big 5. Remember, we are all wired with some degree of these traits to begin with, but we can nurture and improve on others. This is all part of being human.

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Ep. 271 Bronwyn Schweigerdt Explains How to Live With Our Anger

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0000

There is plenty to be angry about and feeling that big emotion isn't necessarily a bad thing. Anger can give us information, offer a warning, and help us to understand and process our pain --if we learn how to experience and express it healthily, says Bronwyn Schweigerdt, psychotherapist, anger expert and the host of the Angry at the Right Things Podcast.

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Ep. 270 Extroversion and the Big 5 Personality Traits

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Our discussion of The Big 5 Personality Traits continues with a focus on Extroversion. This trait is a powerful one. With it comes the ability to collaborate and lead. If you are talkative, and someone who is comfortable sharing your insights and opinions and feels energized around others, you may be higher in extroversion. In this episode, we cover some ways you can develop or dial back your extroverted nature to establish strong relationships with others without feeling burned out.

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Ep. 269 Embrace Your Age and Love the Later Years

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Getting older offers opportunities we could never have without the experience and changing perspectives that come with age, but to live well in our later years we've got to embrace life and appreciate the richness it offers. Aging is not a goal, it's a process, says psychologist and retirement coach Dr. Mary Flett. How do you want to feel as you get older? What do you want to do? What makes an ideal day? Deciding how you want to show up for your family, your community, and yourself in the later years is an important part of living well. Start with a conversation. Begin collaborating with people of different ages about what they want their aging process to look like. And begin to answer that question for yourself so you can create the life experience you want no matter your age.

For more on other ways to live well, do good, be happy join our Polly Campbell Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com.

Go to DrMaryFlett.com to work with her or sign up for her workshops.

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Ep. 268 Conscientiousness and the Big 5 Personality Traits

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Our discussion of The Big 5 Personality Traits continues with a focus on Conscientiousness. Are you a reliable person? Someone others count on? Do you hit your deadlines and pursue your goals? Well, then you might be high on Conscientiousness, the skill employers say they want more than any other in the people they hire. In this episode, we cover some ways you can develop your conscientiousness and be more dependable, but remember, we are all wired with some of this to begin with. The rest we can nurture.

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Ep. 267 Victoria Gallagher and How Hypnosis Can Help Us Get Unstuck

Tue, 28 May 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Ninety-five percent of the thoughts and beliefs we operate from exist below the surface of our conscious mind in our subconscious, says world-renowned hypnotherapist Victoria Gallagher. In today's show, this former stockbroker explains how hypnosis can help us release those unconscious beliefs to help us achieve our greatest desires and how we can manifest using the law of attraction.

You can find Victoria Gallager, author of Practical Law of Attraction and creator behind a library of more than 1,000 self-hypnosis audio recordings and scripts at https://victoriagallagher.com

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Ep. 266 Openness and The Big 5

Tue, 21 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Our discussion of The Big 5 Personality Traits continues today with a focus on Openness. Do you consider yourself a creative person? Are you open to new experiences? Can you manage change--even if you don't like it? Are you curious about life and learning? These are all hallmarks of openness and this quality is directly related to health and well-being. People with a higher degree of openness tend to be more flexible thinkers and able to adapt more easily to the ups and downs of life. But if you think you are on the lower end of the openness spectrum, don't worry, because in this episode we cover some ways you can adopt a more open mindset by moving out of your comfort zone every once in a while.

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Ep. 265 Practical Positivity With Richard Spitzer

Tue, 14 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

We don't have to be positive all the time to be happier in our lives and manifest our dreams, according to Richard Spitzer, a specialist in communications and behavioral research. But how much positivity makes a difference and what does that even mean to our lives? In today's episode, Spitzer, the author of "Discover Your Positivity Intelligence" talks about practical positivity, and how we can manage our emotions to increase our success.

For more about the power of positive emotion join our Simply Said Community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com

Learn more about Richard Spitzer, his course, and his book at: https://www.modernpositivity.com/positivityiqabout

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Ep. 264 Understanding the Big 5 Personality Traits

Tue, 07 May 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Do you worry a lot? Are you open to new experiences, and thrive in groups of people? Are you detail-oriented and open to new experiences? How you answer these questions says a lot about how you operate in the world. These behaviors are part of what researchers call the Big 5 Personality traits. They exist on a spectrum within all of us, and by understanding how they work and contribute to who we are, we can also understand ourselves better and find greater satisfaction.

Over the next few weeks, we'll have shows dedicated to the Big 5 traits and how they shape who we are.

For more, join our Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com for insight, information, and links.

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Ep. 263 Jeff Johnston Knows Addiction, Now He's a Mental Wellness Advocate

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Jeff Johnston says he was a successful wealth manager and a high-functioning alcoholic and gambler. But after the death of his son, and wife he stopped drinking and started working to empower others who are living with addiction and mental health issues. He wants to be present to life and better not bitter.

Today he shares his story and explains how he's using technology to empower Gen Z with tools they can use to support their mental wellness and how we can also help each other.

Johnston is the author of This One’s For You: An inspirational journey through, addiction, death, and meaning, CEO of the startup Brightnapp, and founder of The Living Undeterred Project, which is working to change the narrative, end the stigma, and have conversations about mental health, substance abuse, and addiction to build resources and find alternative solutions.

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Ep. 262 Dealbreakers and Non-negotiables - Why You Need to Know Yours

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Do you know what you must have in your relationship, job, or life to feel safe, supported, and healthy? Are you clear about what you won't allow in your life, the things you will not tolerate? What about the habits and rituals that you incorporate into your life because they make you better?

These are your dealbreakers and non-negotiables. Dealbreakers are the things you cannot tolerate. If they show up in your life, you will move on or make a radical change. The non-negotiables are the things you must have to be healthy and grounded, the things you add to your day so you can feel like you.

In this episode, Polly shares a couple of her dealbreakers and the little non-negotiable habits she uses to feel grounded and happy.

To learn more about this and other ways to live well, do good, and be happy join our Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com.

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Ep. 261 Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Jeanne Anne Craig

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Emotional intelligence is the quality employers are seeking in new hires and the thing that draws people to us creates collaborative relationships, and helps us manage conflict and stress. Without it, it's hard to thrive in the workplace and develop the connections that make life meaningful. Emotional intelligence also contributes to our happiness and life satisfaction.

Today, educator, behavior specialist, and award-winning author of It's Not How Smart You Are It's How You Are Smart explains why emotional intelligence is essential to our health, happiness, and success and how we can improve own EQ.

To find Dr. Jeanne Anne Craig's books and more about her work go to: https://www.drjacraig.com/

To get in touch with Polly and read more about Emotional Intelligence and other topics join the Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com

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Ep. 260 Dealing With Difficult Moments Before They Derail the Day

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

"Don't make mountains out of molehills," Polly's Mom always used to say. But when you are dealing with changing schedules, work deadlines, and household responsibilities and the little things start going wrong, it can feel like everything is going wrong and the whole day is ruined. Instead, use these strategies to diffuse the stress of the moment and improve everything that comes next.

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Ep. 259 Transform Your Future Today

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

We can transform our lives at any age by taking small steps today, and it doesn't have to be difficult or overwhelming, says executive coach and the author of Power Up, Hilda Fainsod.

For more, join our Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com.

Get in touch with Hilda Fainsod at https://hildafainsod.com.

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Ep. 258 Loneliness is Universal: Here's How to Handle It

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Millions of people say they experience feelings of loneliness sometimes daily. Often we are ashamed of that, thinking we are unworthy of friends, or that people don't like us. That is not true, of course, but we must shift our thoughts and expectations to manage those feelings and lean into the things we love. Listen today as we talk about loneliness, how we can use it, and what we can do to cope with the big feelings.

For more on this and other practical ways to live well, do good, and be happy, join our Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com

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Ep. 257 Be Happy Now With Cynthia Gregory

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0000

We are born creative and we can use that quality to amp up our happiness and find the "miraculous in the moment."

How do we do that? In this episode life strategist Cynthia Gregory talks about learning to pause, scheduling play, and creating the experience you want to feel better in your life.

"Creating a life that we truly desire to live is the most important creative endeavor we can undertake," Gregory says.

Get in touch with Cynthia Gregory on LinkedIn by searching Gregory Cynthia or reach her directly at coachcynthia.gregory@gmail.com

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Ep. 256 Sleep Better Tonight

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0000

Sleepless nights are linked to a host of mental and physical disorders, plus it just doesn't feel good to be sluggish and groggy every day.

The good news is, that we can take our sleep schedule more seriously and offset the health risks by creating better sleep habits. In this episode, Polly shares the top tips sleep researchers, doctors, and the National Sleep Foundation recommend to sleep better at night.

Start by resetting your circadian rhythms, especially after a clock change, and establishing a regular time to sleep and awake.

For more on how you can take charge and create a better sleep practice, join the Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com

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Ep. 255 How to Cope with the Stress of Climate Change

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Imagine if you had a fever. Your temperature is only a couple of degrees high, yet it throws your body out of whack. The same is true for our planet, as a result of carbon emissions. The stress of climate change --and other problems we feel like we can't do anything about--weighs heavy on many of us,

But in this important episode, climate change expert, author, and therapist Leslie Davenport offers practical strategies to help us better understand what is happening to our environment, what we can do about it, and how we can manage our frustration, anger, and stress about climate change to feel empowered rather than hopeless.

You can find Leslie Davenport and more about her work at https://lesliedavenport.com

And, join our Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com for links and more about this show.

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Ep. 254. The Language of Optimism

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0000

How you explain the circumstances of your life influences how you manage the stresses and setbacks you will inevitably face. Life is not easy, but how we talk to ourselves can hurt us or help us. Whether you tend toward a more pessimistic mindset or optimistic approach you can adopt more positive language that can help you through even the most difficult situations.

By choosing more positive--yet accurate--language, you

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Ep. 253. Madeline Schwarz: Make Your Voice Heard the Right Way

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Madeline Schwarz was told she was too quiet. She had a hard time communicating her points and didn't want to go through her career feeling nervous about communication. So she learned to communicate better and now, as a communications coach she helps others do the same thing.

It's O.K., normal even to feel nervous about speaking up, but when we recognize that and get clear about what we want to communicate we can get better at getting our ideas across and being heard in all parts of our lives.

Tune in for some practical ways to become a better communicator.

Get in touch with communications coach Madeline Schwarz at https://madelineschwarzcoaching.com

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Ep. 252 Feel Less Stressed, Get Unstuck, and Come Alive

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Life is challenging and the stress we feel isn't going away anytime soon, but we can buffer the stress, and feel more capable and alive by adapting a few simple strategies. The good news is, that these simple habits fit right into our days and can help us manage stress in the months to come. But the best perk is they make life more fun and meaningful NOW. Are you ready to feel happier and more energized, give some of these research-based tips a try.

Listen in the learn about the things you can do to mix up the routine, have more fun, and get unstuck. It can be as simple as taking a nature walk, paying attention to your heartbeat, and doing something you love.

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Ep. 251. How to Find Love with Love Coach Carisa Montooth

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Most of Love Coach Carisa Monthooth's clients meet their partners in one of three ways: They reconnect with a friend from the past, they fall in love with someone they already have a friendship with, or they meet each other through mutual friends. But the one thing they have in common, is the women she works with have healed old wounds, taken care of themselves, and changed their mindset about what it means to date and fall in love.

When you change those sabotaging beliefs and get clear about what you want in your life, you are more likely to draw it to you, Montooth says.

In this dynamic episode, the Love Coach Carisa shares other thoughts and tips about how we can take responsibility for our past choices, without guilt, and then make different choices going forward.

"You are the only one powerful enough to do that," Montooth says. "We don't make love happen, we make love welcome.

To get in touch with Carisa Montooth, read her blog, and learn about her coaching go to https://carisamontooth.com/

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Ep. 250. Tracking Your Way to Success

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Tracking, sometimes called self-monitoring, is a comfortable way to chart your progress toward your goals--and can help us accomplish them. Whether your goals include consistent exercise, more piano practice, saving money, or more time spent with friends and family creating a tracking system can help you see the incremental progress you are making, and that increases more motivation.

Consistent effort over time is the foundation of goal achievement and tracking helps us stay focused and aware while also activating our unconscious mind to help us find creative ways forward.

Polly is taking a more serious approach to track several of her goals this year. She simply marks a square on a page of grid paper she keeps in the back of her notebook each time she makes progress. Many people use a tracker app, make charts to hang on the refrigerator, and find other creative methods to follow their efforts.

How do you keep track of your forward progress? Reach out and let us know. Get in touch with Polly and join the Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com

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Ep. 249 Failing Better with Emily McIntyre

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Entrepreneur Emily McIntyre was wracked by pain and self-doubt when her business failed. It took some time to see that the failure, also held great opportunity. The big things in life, she says, the biggest successes and biggest failures, call on us to be bigger. They help us clarify our vision and access our potential. But how can we find our vision and cope with the setbacks?

In this episode, the leadership consultant, speaker, and entrepreneur explains how we can fail better to discover our vision, realize our potential, and "enjoy this point, this point of potent, intentionally."

Failure is so close to success, McIntyre says. If we can see the opportunities there.

To get in touch with Emily McIntyre, go to https://www.emilymcintyre.com/

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Ep. 248 Two Step Process to Manage Stress

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Stress is a part of life but how we think about it can change the damage it does to our physical and mental health. Learning to accept and adapt can help us respond better to stressful moments. In today's episode, we talk about some of the most stressful things we experience--usually it's those things like commuting that weigh the heaviest--and how we can manage them.

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Ep. 244 Design Your Life with a Vision Board

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Due to a last-minute scheduling snafu, this week's new episode was postponed.

The good news is we decided to provide this encore presentation of Marcia Layton Taylor explaining how to develop and use a vision board --that's something I'm working on this month too. Enjoy the show and tune in next week for an all-new episode of Polly Campbell, Simply Said.

Happy New Year, Friends!

Do you want a beach house in Maine, more money, a new job or a healthier body? It's good to have goals, and a Vision Board can be a fun way to keep our goals and priorities in mind until they become real.

In this episode Polly talks with Dr. Marcia Layton Turner, a ghostwriter, author, and specialist in business writing who is also the author of Create Your Vision Board: The Two-hour Guide to Attracting the Life You Want. Layton Turnerr explains how to make Vision Boards, why they work, and how they can inspire actions that help us create the lives we want to live.

Get in touch with Marcia Layton Turner at https://marcialaytonturner.com/. Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Create-Your-Vision-Board-Attracting/dp/1682618196

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Also, watch for links to Marcia's free upcoming vision boarding class at pollycampbell.substack.com.

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Ep. 247 You Matter and It's Important That You Know That

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0000

Mattering is that sense that you would be missed if you didn't show up. It goes beyond belonging and leaves us feeling like not only do we count, but we also can make a valuable contribution to others. It's essential to our well-being and research shows that those who believe they matter are more capable of achieving their goals. They are happier in their relationships and act with greater self-compassion.

On the flip side, those who don’t feel as though they matter to anyone are more likely to suffer from burnout, anxiety, and depression. They also have a higher risk of aggressive behavior and death by suicide.

But here's the thing, mattering is malleable. We can increase it for ourselves and others, and in this episode, Polly explains how.

To get in touch with Polly and more on mattering join the Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com and check out her piece on how we can feel we matter on Psychology Today at https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/imperfect-spirituality/202311/do-you-matter

And thank you for listening. You matter in a very real way to Polly and all of us at Simply Said. Happy New Year.

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REPLAY Ep. 246 Christy Whitman Manifesting Your Dreams

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0000

Enjoy this replay of one of our most popular shows from our second year We'll be back with all new shows, Jan. 2, 2024

Christy Whitman, bestselling author of The Desire Factor and other books talks about all things Law of Attraction and how we can access it to create the lives we desire, raise our energy, and feel good.

Get in touch with Polly at https://pollycampbell.substack.com and join our Simply Said community.

Find Christy Whitman and her book, The Desire Factor, at www.ChristyWhitman.com

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Ep. 245. Fantasizing About the Future Helps Us Achieve Our Goals

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0000

The researchers call it prospecting the future. And just like miners seek out gold or other valuable resources, prospecting the future means taking a look at our skills, abilities, goals, and dreams and imagining the best future for ourselves. Casting an eye toward how things will look and feel when we accomplish our goals can help us achieve them. In the process, it can boost our well-being and help us manage the darker moods and symptoms of depression.

It's not magic, of course. With the image of our future selves in mind, we must take consistent action to achieve our goals, but it's fun to fantasize and as we work to create the lives we want, we can discover the riches within ourselves.

Listen to learn how future casting can help you and how to use the practice of prospecting to uplevel your life.

To get in touch with Polly and for more resources, research, and information on Future Casting join the free Polly Campbell, Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com or go to https://pollycampbell.substack.com/p/future-casting

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Ep. 243 Embrace these Habits for a Happier Winter

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0000

For many the dark winter months and holidays season increases stress and can lead to the blues.

Despite the happy stories all around us, loneliness, grief, and stress can get in the way of our happiness. It's healthy to experience a range of emotions--even during the holidays, after all, even Hallmark characters have ups and downs. But when Polly feels her stress rising and low moods arrive with winter rains, there are a few habits she relies on to feel better.

Happiness, say researchers, is in part, a result of the choices we make and mindsets we choose. A focus on gratitude even during upsets, kindness, self-compassion, grace, and a willingness to embrace our imperfections can help us navigate difficult feelings and find joy.

Polly's favorite practice to ease stress and change the vibe? Mindfulness, and she shares an easy way to use it to ease stress and find clarity that makes navigating the ups and downs easier.

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Ep. 242. Access Your Spirit Guides to Access Abundance

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Do spirit guides really exist? And can all of us access their energy for help, insight, and wisdom to help us live the lives we want to live.

Mindset coach and author Erin Newman says the energy is there for all of us if we learn how to tap into and work with it in our lives.

In this episode, Newman, a mom from corporate America turned transformational mindset coach explains how we can work with our guides to co-create with the energy of the Universe. For Newman, it starts with meditation and awareness of something deeper, and it's available to all of us. But, we've got to take action and use our human awareness to work in alignment with all this energy.

In this fascinating episode, Newsman talks about how we can access our guides, how we know when we've connected, and how to align with them for information that can help us navigate our human experience.

To work with Erin and find her book The Answer Within How to Work With Your Spirit Guides for Alignment and Abundance go to https://erinnewman.com

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Ep. 241 Gratitude Makes Your Relationships Stronger

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000

A growing body of research shows gratitude can lift our spirits and improve our health, but now we know it is also good for our relationships.

When your partner feels appreciated, those feelings create a buffer protecting it against future stresses. Gratitude makes a marriage or partnership more resilient, researchers say.

How can something so simple--the expression of appreciation and thanks--have such a powerful impact on our relationships? And how can we develop our gratitude practice?

This Thanksgiving week we'll explain the power of gratitude and the simple ways you can use gratitude to enhance your life and relationship.

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Ep. 240 Creating Good Energy with Feng Shui

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Polly is taking on the one-bag challenge are you in?

Interior designer and feng shui consultant Julie Ann Segal shares the practices we can use to release clutter and infuse our homes, offices, and spaces with positive energy. Feng Shui she says is an ancient practice that involves creating, building, and decorating our physical environments, the spaces we use in our homes and offices to create a positive energy flow that will support our health, growth, abundance, and good feelings.

Feng shui principles often involve color, and light and the way we place our physical pieces such as beds and desks, Segal says. She's written books on the topic including Change Your Space to Change Your Life.

In this episode, Segal gives tips to reduce clutter to prevent energy blockages and stuck feelings, and ways we can promote good energy flow in our spaces. Polly is putting one of her tips to the test and decluttering her garage one bag at a time. "Less stuff means more energy," Segal says.

Segal also talks about The Command Position, using accent light and color to create good-feeling spaces.

All of this starts with creating the intention. and she explains how to do that too.

Get in touch or work with Segal--yes, she has remote clients--here at https://metrointeriors.com/staff/julie-ann-segal/

Learn about her book here: https://metrointeriors.com/book/

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Ep. 239 Raising the Level by Replacing Bad Habits

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Breaking Bad Habits With Something Better

The best way to break a bad habit is to do something better and Polly has been working on that lately. When she noticed she was feeling stressed or bored at certain times of day, she decided to add in some new ideas and actions to uplevel the moment.

For example, she puts her phone down whenever someone comes into the room or addresses her. Instead of fracturing her attention and even sometimes feeling frustrated by the IRL Facetime, like eye-to-eye she realized this bad habit of dividing her attention between people and the device was not making her feel good. Now she turns the phone over when she's interacting with another person.

These little actions and behavior changes can leave us feeling better, less divided, and more present during our days. Listen in to learn the other things Polly is working to swap out and some of the research-based tips she uses to be more successful. These ideas may work for you too, because if Polly can do them, anyone can.

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Ep. 238 Changing What It Means to Be Productive with Dr. Nicole Byers

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

It's Time to Change How We Work

It's time to reassess how we are spending our time. Are we doing things that are meaningful or are we operating mindlessly getting things done without noticing whether what we are doing is actually moving us closer to our goals?

Neuropsychologist Nicole Byers explains how our drive to be productive leaves us feelling stressed and burned out and often keeps us from the goals we aspire too. Working harder, longer and multi-tasking often diminish how much we accomplish.

During this insightful episode we talk about to-do lists, self-care, and how deliberately doing things that move us closer to our goals can actually help us accomplish more in less time.

Get in touch with Dr. Nicole Byers PhD here https://www.drnicolebyers.com and read her blog Neuroscience in Your Daily Life blog about the science of productivity, confidence, and goal-setting on Psychology Today.com at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/neuroscience-in-your-daily-life .

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Ep.. 237 Choosing a Powerful Monday Mindset

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Choose a New Monday MIndset

If you dread Monday you are not alone. In fact, our Monday reticence often leaves us feeling low on Sunday.

Polly was feeling all of this and decided to change things up. She wasn't ready to give up 52 days a year to feeling bad on Mondays. After researching some of the factors that cause us to dread the day--lack of schedule autonomy is a big one--and some of the tips to get through, she'll share how these schedule tweaks have helped her feel better.

A couple of things she does differently? Well, she no longer looks at her to-do list over the weekend and she schedules fewer tasks on Monday and at least one thing she is excited about.

Listen in for other ways Polly has changed her Monday Mindset, they might work for you too.

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Ep. 236. Developing Digital Literacy with Dr. Pamela Rutledge

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Building Digital Literacy to Aid Our Health and Wellbeing

Technology is here to stay -- but that doesn't mean we have to download every app or respond to every text. Having boundaries around our technology use and being deliberate about when turn to our devices and what we look at when we do is a part of being healthy, happy, and digitally literate, says Dr. Pam Rutledge, a media psychologist, https://www.pamelarutledge.com/

Digital literacy begins, she says, with self-awareness and identifying our digital use patterns. When do we pick up our devices or log on to social media? What do we do once there and how long do we spend?

When we take an honest assessment of how digital media is playing into our lives, we can be more deliberate about the time we use it so that remain productive, healthy, and feeling good rather than overwhelmed.

Listen to the episode for more practical tips on building Digital Literacy.

Get in touch with Dr. Pam Rutledge, https://www.pamelarutledge.com/ and read her blog Positively Media, here https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/positively-media

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Ep. 235 How to Deal with Sticky Counters and Relationship Annoyances

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Sticky Counters and Other Petty Relationship Arguments

He rarely wipes down the counters. This drives me crazy. But could my upset over sticky counters be masking something deeper? Sometimes, and sometimes we just need to pause and take time to reflect and what's triggering our upset and how we can talk about those things in a meaningful way. This can feel a little vulnerable even with the people we cherish, but we can also use the pesky annoyances to create a deeper connection.

In this episode, Polly shares some strategies from the experts for dealing with those little irritations before they turn into something big.

What gets under your skin? How do you work through them? Share your story with our Simply Said community and drop Polly a note.

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Ep. 234 Making WOW Moments with Stephanie Vozza

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Adding WOW to Your Week

After the unexpected death of her husband Stephanie Vozza decided to make it her mission to add more Wow Moments to her life. Now, she is inspiring others with her actions and her Wow-Moments.com blog.

Wow moments, Vozza says, are the things that take us out of the regular routine. The unusual things that make us stop, notice, feel, and experience the world in a new way. Whatever you are interested in, whatever you've ever wanted to try, Vozza says, just go do it now. Do the things that make you say "Wow."

In this inspiring show, Vozza gives us permission to live life to the fullest and to have fun doing it.

To read more about Vozza's Wow Moments go to https://wow-moments.com and share your Wow stories.

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Ep. 233 Use These Habits to Make A Hard Day Better

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Quick Strategies to Feel Better

When a bad mood lurks due to frustration, stress, and annoyance, Polly has five go-to habits that she can do in minutes that help her validate her frustrations and move into a better-feeling space. If we remain stuck in bad feelings, fears, or anger it's tough to have the clarity we need to respond to daily challenges. By recognizing what we are feeling, and responding with movement, physical nourishment, awe, and gratitude, we can help change our attitude and respond with clarity and calm. Polly explains how she uses these habits and how you can too.

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Ep. 232 How to Get Stronger as We Age: Dr. Maria Cristina Sheehan

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

We Can Get Healthier and Stronger As We Age

University president Dr. Maria Cristina Sheehan of Sheehan Health and Wellness was out of shape, tired, and stressed. When a colleague died at his desk, Sheehan decided she needed to make radical changes. She called a trainer and started to get in shape, lose weight and become stronger.

Now, at 77 she is a certified trainer, who competes in fitness contests, and helps train and consults with others who want to live healthier, more energetic lives and feel good doing it.

Movement and strength training, even a few minutes a day can make dramatic impacts on our health and energy levels, she says.

In this episode, she explains how we can improve our strength, balance, and health no matter our age.

Get in touch with Dr. Maria Cristina Sheehan.

Website drmariacristina.com

LinkedIn Dr. Maria Cristina Sheehan Health and Wellness

Instagram @sheehanhealthandwellness

On Facebook she hosts the Flourish with Age group for women.

She also hosts the 77 Club and is conducting a retreat in Panama. To find out more https://www.drmariacristina.com/panama-city/

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Ep. 231 Learn For Life With This Practice

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Try This to Make Learning Easier No Matter Your Age

Lifelong learning is good for our brains and bodies, it may even help us live longer, but learning is about more than rote memorization. We not only have to take in the information but be able to retrieve it and apply the knowledge.

Retrieval practice is a powerful tool that involves unaided recall of the stuff we are learning.

Whether it's about how to use our streaming devices, or understanding climate change or learning a new language, we are more likely to retain information we can use to enhance our lives by using this practice.

Polly explains it all in this episode and talks about how it has helped her in her writing and when helping her daughter study for anatomy. Though this strategy came too late thought to bale her out of the Greek Gods and Goddesses lessons from seventh grade.

Retrieval Practice for Lifelong Learning right here, right now on Polly Campbell Simply Said.

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Ep. 230 Credit Expert Beverly Harzog Talks Toxic Debt and How to Avoid It

Tue, 05 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Drop the Toxic Debt

With rising costs and interest rates, credit card debt can create a crushing toxic debt that is hard to overcome. Yet, credit expert Beverly Harzog says there are options and she talks about how to navigate these challenging financial times. Harzog talks about budgeting, and eliminating toxic credit card debt and provides ideas about paying off high-interest balances and creating an emergency savings account to protect your financial health going forward.

Beverly Harzog also talks about her own credit struggles and how finding her way through that debt helped her identify ways to help others.

Get in touch with Beverly Harzog: https://www.beverlyharzog.com/

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Ep. 228 Amy Williams Talks Navigating Transitions and Back-to-School

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Ease the Drama of Transition

Many families are in the back-to-school process and others are gearing up for the seasonal shift. Fall is a time of flux for Polly. It's the time she reflects on the first half of the year and makes any adjustments needed to align with her goals and values going forward.

But like any time of change, the back-to-school season can stress kids and families and cause drama. But, we can learn to navigate these and other transitions to create a sense of calm instead of drama. In this episode, Amy Williams, a consultant who works with families and educators, tells us how.

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REPLAY Ep. 164 Living a Rich and Happy Life

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000

For the last week of our summer vacation, I am re-releasing one of the most popular Simply Said episodes ever. In this episode we talk about money and abundance, happiness, and what it means to live a rich life.

Then tune in on Aug. 22, 2023 for all new episodes starting with how to transition into Fall and thrive and practical, non-stressful ways to live our lives on purpose.

For now though, enjoy this episode about Living a Rich and Happy Life and join our Simply Said community for more at https:pollycampbell.substack.com and check out my newwest book You, Recharged. https://www.amazon.com/You-Recharged-Fatigue-Mostly-Usually/dp/1642504882

About the Episode:

Money does figure into our happiness but it doesn't necessarily create a sense of meaning or purpose--two things we need to feel satisfied and happy throughout our lives. It's how we spend money that makes the biggest difference. In this episode, we talk about the money strategies that can make a happier life no matter how much we have.

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Ep. 227 Changing How We Talk About Aging, Caregiving

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000

What Happens if We Change the Way We Think About Aging and Caregiving?

How we think and talk about getting older changes how we experience aging and care for those we love.

Too often the narrative focuses on the negative aspects of aging. Caregiving and care receiving are seen as a burden or problem when loved ones who need our help can still live a life of meaning and engagement and so can their caregivers. Caregiving can be stressful but also a love-filled, interesting time, says gerontologist Dr. Sarah Teten Kanter, but that all depends on how we think of it.

When we focus on positive emotions like awe, gratitude, empathy, forgiveness, and love we can change the caregiving and aging experience, she says.

"Aging is not a problem to be resolved," Teten Kanter says. "The narratives around caregiving and aging in America are often once sided and talk about the caregiver and the caregiver burden and all the things that go along with adapting to that. But there are many things to enjoy and many experiences to be had even with the challenges that come with aging and caring for the loved one.

"With the right tools and the right mindset we can create an opportunity to deepen our relationships and for our own growth wisdom and resilience for a lifetime."

Resources:

Dr. Sarah Kanter is the CEO of Positive Caregving and the author of Positive Caregiving: Caring for Older Loved Ones Using the Power of Positive Emotion: https://positivecaregiving.com

Polly Campbell, pollycampbell@substack.com and pollycampbell.com

And check out Polly's newest book about living with greater vitality. You Recharged: How to Beat Fatigue (mostly) Amp Up Your Energy (usually) and Enjoy Life Again (always)

ake caregiving and care receiving a time to savor and an opportunity for personal growth using the power of positive emotions.

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Ep. 226 Get Back Into Life

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0000

It's easy to get locked into the daily routine and lose track of what makes us feel good, the things we enjoy doing. Whether is baking or learning a new language, going on a solo hiking trip, or taking a deep dive into music, whatever it is, the way back into life is to start exploring to discover what we love to do now, no matter our age or stage of life. It's O.K. to have fun, though we might have to experiment with new things to find what feels good now. That's the good part though, because that growth is expansive, exhilarating, and revitalizing.

In this episode, Polly Campbell talks about how a recent transition in her life has her wondering what she likes NOW, and what we can all do to step out of our comfort zones and grow as a way of rediscovering what we enjoy.

Some things we discuss? Daydreaming, mind mapping, and experimenting with activities we've always thought about but have been afraid to try--hello, kayaking. In the end, whether we enjoy the activity or not, the adventure and discovery help us grow and that always feels good.

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Ep. 225 Dr. Donna Marks Explains How We Can Replace Fear With Love

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000

What Voice Are You Listening To?

Are listening to the fear or the voice of love?

One keeps us stuck in trauma, anxiety, upset and has us reaching for things that temporarily make us feel better like food, alcohol, drugs, technology. The other helps us acknowledge our pain, so we can resolve it and past traumas and live in a place of compassion, growth, and peace.

So what voice are you listening to? In this conversation addictions expert, psychotherapist, and author of The Healing Moment : 7 Paths to Turn Messes Into Miracles of Love, Dr. Donna Marks talks about the voices we all hear of fear and love and how we can choose which ones we listen to, transform our negative experiences, and live with greater self-love. When we do that, compassion, forgiveness, calm, and joy emerge and we take back control of our lives, instead of giving it up to negative thinking, actions, and addictions. Then, we begin creating the lives we want.

In this conversation on Polly Campbell Simply Said with Dr.Donna Marks you will hear:

How the voices of fear limit our growth and happiness.
How we can identify the things that dim our ability to love ourselves and others so we can learn to soothe ourselves?
How our relationships with others are a result of how we love ourselves and how we can replace our need for control--the voice of fear--for love.

For more about Dr. Donna Marks, her classes, sessions, and books including The Healing Moment, go to https://drdonnamarks.

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Ep. 224. The Importance of Autonomy to Our Health and Happiness

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Why We Must Protect the Rights For All to Direct Their Lives

We want to be in charge of our own lives. Or at least feel like we are. That sense of autonomy motivates us to do purposeful things in our lives, create things that matter, and contribute to our communities. When we feel like we are in charge of how we live and work, we are also more productive, resilient, confident, and happier.

Polly has been thinking a lot about our personal freedoms and autonomy this July (Happy Fourth peeps)and how essential those things are to our individual actualization. While living cooperatively in our societies according to our unique cultures, it is important that we subscribe to some social norms, like not running red lights and stealing from others. Those things aren't good for anyone.

But we must also be on the side of protecting personal autonomy where we can. We cannot be in the business of compromising the personal freedoms of others by adopting legislation that dictates who people choose to love and marry and what medical care and options they have available.

When we limit personal autonomy we limit the health and well-being of an entire population. We diminish motivation and increase apathy.

Come on, this is something every parent knows. When you tell a teenager "No" that they can't do something, they are going to find a way to do it anyhow and that puts them and their family at risk.

We don't have to do it this way at work or in our communities. We can honor people and allow people to have a say over their own medical care and work hours and still have systems that support our communities.

It's worth thinking about. Because personal freedom is essential to our happiness and that kind of autonomy can't be limited to only the people we agree with.

Join Polly and the Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com where we talk about other ideas, concepts, and approaches to help us live well, do good, be happy.

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Ep. 223 Discover Your Twin Flame with Leslie Sampson

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Are You Seeking Your Twin Flame?

Leslie Sampson was skeptical at first. After all, what really is a twin flame and what was the energy named Chico bombarding her thoughts?

But those questions and some synchronistic experiences sent the author and psychic on an exploration to understand more.

Now Sampson helps Polly and the Simply Said community understand that force that she says is a perfect spiritual match and essential to our soul's evolution.

In this fascinating conversation between Polly Campbell and Leslie Sampson, author of Find Your Twin Flame, you'll hear:

What a twin flame really is and how it's different from our soulmate.
Practices we can use to connect with our twin flame and begin to trust that guidance.
How our twin flame can help us grow and evolve.

For more about Leslie Sampson and her work go to https://www.lesliesampson.com/

For more ideas on how to live well, do good, and be happy join Polly Campbell and the Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com

Other Resources: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a28364691/twin-flame-love/

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REPLAY: How to Get Happy

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Polly is taking a few days off, but we wanted to leave you with some happy-building ideas that she first talked about when the podcast began more than four years ago. This stuff still works today and o we thought we'd put these ideas about happiness back in rotation. And sometimes just thinking about happy things, can help us feel happier too, so we hope you enjoy.

We all want to feel good, have a lasting sense of satisfaction and joy. But that kind of happiness doesn't linger when we buy a new pair of pumps or our team wins the big game. Instead, it comes with meaning, purpose, and our willingness to wish others well. Today, we'll talk about hedonic and eudaimonic happiness and how we can all feel better, longer.

And if you want to learn more about how to live well, do good, be happy, join Polly Campbell and the Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com

And check out Polly's newest book You Recharged: How to Beat Fatigue, (mostly), Amp Up Your Energy, (usually), and Enjoy Life Again, (always).

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Ep. 222 Chazz Scott On Why Self-Care is Integral to Our Success

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000

The worst thing that can happen, says Chazz Scott, author of Success Starts Within: Achieve Your Potential Through Radical Self-Care of the new book is to get to where you wanted to go and discover it's not where you really want to be.

But when we take care of our mindset and beliefs, come into alignment and purpose, and develop our awareness to understand what helps us remain psychologically stable we can elevate our experience right now and ultimately achieve the outer success we desire and have fun doing it.

In this conversation on Polly Campbell Simply Said, you will learn about:

Psychological Stability, what it means, and how we can achieve it.
The importance and power of creating an invigorating morning routine.
How unraveling our unconscious beliefs can help us achieve our goals.

For more about Chazz and his book Success Starts Within visit https://chazzscott.com or preorder the book from most booksellers.

And Chazz offers free ebooks to visitors including: Set Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones, and How to Use the Law of Attraction to Make Yourself Irresistible to Anyone at https://chazzscott.com/freebooks .

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Ep. 221 How to Deal With Difficult People

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Managing Difficult Interactions

Have you had enough of the difficult people in your life? You know those who are always gossiping, or making you the brunt of every joke, leaving you or others out of conversations or bossing you around?

Yep, we all have our share of difficult people, but when we are regularly required to work with difficult personalities, it adds to the stress and exhaustion at work and in our everyday lives.

Polly discusses what we can do about the difficult people in our lives. Ideally, we can avoid them, but we won't get away from all of them so here are some tips for managing.

In this episode, we cover approaches like:

Taking a deep breath. Relax before you react. Then you can choose to move away or opt for an appropriate response.
Getting curious. People are fascinating. Release stress and anger to curiosity.
Identifying what it is you are feeling when you are around a challenging individual.
Seeking the things we hold in common.

And finally, remember, we can all be the difficult person at one time or another. It's worth slowing down and evaluating the circumstances to understand what we are adding to the situation so that we don't add more difficulty to an already challenging situation.

Check out some other ideas for dealing with difficult people from Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-the-questions/201503/20-expert-tactics-for-dealing-with-difficult-people

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Ep. 220 Tracking Wonder with Jeffery Davis

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000

What Happens When We Pause for Wonder?

Consultant, teacher, and author of Tracking Wonder, Jeffrey Davis says curiosity, innovation, and wonder will not only lead to more joy and satisfaction but also help us through adversity, raise the level of our productivity and creativity, and help us flourish and it all starts with a mindful pause.

Wonder, Davis says, is the ability and willingness to "heightened state of awareness. Instant mindfulness is brought about by something unexpected that either delights us, disorients us, or both. "

Jeffrey Davis explains how we can track wonder by defining and detecting the downer pattern, opening up to the world, and feeling the patterns that hold us back, keeping us from curiosity and wonder, then seeking out wonder and expanding into it. When we do, we can recognize the elevating moments, the higher experience we also experience in life and that, changes how we think, behave, and create.

And don't forget to click on the link below for the Simply Said podcast bonus.

Connect with

Jeffrey Davis: https://trackingwonder.com/

Polly Campbell: https://pollycampbell.substack.com

Worth a read

Tracking Wonder: https://trackingwonder.com/the-tracking-wonder-book/

How to Live an Awesome Life: https://www.amazon.com/How-Live-Awesome-Life-Happy/dp/1632280337/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1685640090&sr=8-1

A Study of Wonder: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hide-and-seek/201412/study-wonder#:~:text=Wonder%20is%20a%20complex%20emotion,curiosity%2C%20contemplation%2C%20and%20joy

Psychology Today Tracking Wonder Blog: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tracking-wonder

Thanks-for-Listening Bonus from Jeffrey Davis

Bonus Material from Jeffrey Davis: https://trackingwonder.com/podcastbonus/

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Ep. 219 The Problem of Emotional Labor

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Do You Value Emotional Labor?

Emotional labor is the unpaid and often undervalued work we do to manage feelings, expressions, and behaviors to support the emotional comfort of others. Sound familiar?

It might look like a job that has a "customer is always right" policy, or regularly coming up with meal ideas and a shopping list or scheduling vet appointments and carpools, or calming the child after a bad dream. Perhaps you coordinate the office parties or always buy the presents and birthday cards for others to sign, maybe it's on you to curb racist inappropriate behavior in others.

Emotional labor disproportionately falls on women, BIPOC communities, and disadvantaged groups not because these groups are so much better at anticipating the emotional and care needs of others, but because others have been socialized that it's someone else's job and they undervalue the importance of emotional labor.

And the burden of emotional labor increases stress, burnout, resentment, and feelings of overwhelm and fatigue.

But, we can learn to balance the emotional labor in our relationships so everyone can thrive and that's the topic on today's Polly Campbell, Simply Said.

Worth a Read:

What is Emotional Labor and Why Does it Matter, by Hope Reese: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_is_emotional_labor_and_why_does_it_matter

Emotional Labor by Rose Hackman https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Labor-Invisible-Shaping-Lives/dp/1250777356

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Ep. 218 Dr. Grant Brenner Talks About Self-Acceptance, Compassion, and Working Through Trauma

Tue, 30 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Compassion, Empathy, and Listening to Understand Can Help Use Grow From Trauma

Psychiatrist and author Dr. Grant Brenner says that with reflection and curiosity, we can start to unravel the emotional barriers that can keep us from self-acceptance and intimacy with others and move learn to ease our trauma and move toward understanding.

In this fantastic conversation, he explains the 40-20-40 practice that allows us to work with others to truly listen to understand and to move into a deeper connection with compassionate empathy for ourselves and others.

Listen in and try these suggestions out to create greater self-acceptance and love.

You can find Dr. Grant Brenner and his newest book Making Your Crazy Work For YOu: From Trauma and Isolation to Self-Acceptance and Love, at https://www.granthbrennermd.com/

Connect with Polly at https://pollycampbell.substack.com and www.pollycampbell.com

And pick up a copy of Polly's newest book, the award-winning You, Recharged, about creating energy, health, and well-being.

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Ep. 217 Develop This Hopeful Habit

Tue, 23 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

The Hopeful Habit

There is one thing that shows up when we encounter challenge and uncertainty when we are struggling through adversity and pining for something positive to happen, and that's hope. Hope is an optimistic state of mind that is based on the belief that there can be a positive outcome. It's a mindset that leads to greater resilience, well-being, persistence, and creativity--but it emerges first during some of our most challenging moments.

When we choose to be hopeful we are more likely to find the silver linings and possibilities that can help move us through the adversity.

Hopeful people tend to be positive, open, and more likely to take optimistic actions that can help them cope. And we can cultivate those qualities to live a more hopeful life. Does it eliminate disappointment and upset? No way, but it does help us manage it. And it starts when we focus on what we can control.

More about hope: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/articles/202305/the-power-of-hope

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Ep. 216 Secrets of the Super Agers

Tue, 16 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Super-Aging Secrets from Elise Marie Collins

Yoga instructor and author of Super Ager: You Can Look Younger, Have More Energy, a Better Memory, and Live a Long and Healthy Life, Elise Marie Collins explains how we can live long, healthy, and happy lives by adopting the habits of Super Agers.

Living in sync with nature, tapping into our purposes, and seeking opportunities to engage and expand throughout every stage of life are some of the things Super Agers do regularly to live better and age easier.

In this enlightening interview, Elise Marie Collins shares these and other simple strategies such as eating earlier, operating from our heart center, and even planning our sleep patterns around the natural light can help us align with our own energy in a way that helps us manage stress and feel more fulfilled.

Listen in and put these super-aging secrets to the test in your own life.

You can find Elise Marie Collins on Instagram here: @elismariecollinsyoga

Elise Marie has a special offer. If you'd like a daily routine and habit tracker to help you become a Super Ager email her direct at elisemariecollins@gmail.com

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Ep. 215 Find Your Way Through Brain Fog

Tue, 09 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the 5th Season of Polly Campbell, Simply Said. Thanks for listening. I love doing the show, sharing these ideas, and connecting with you. Thanks for being a part of our community. -pc

Have you misplaced your car keys lately, forgotten to return an email, missed an appointment, or have a hard time making decisions? Yep, sounds like Brain Fog, the absentmindedness when we often experience when we are under stress, feeling isolated, tired, or uncertain. It's no surprise that as we reemerge into the post-pandemic normal, many of us still feel spacey at times, forgetful, and inattentive. That can chip away at our productivity at work and leave us feeling a little off-balance and frustrated. In today's episode, Polly Campbell talks about the science-based approaches we can use to end the brain fog and feel better, more grounded, and more productive.

Want some quick tips?

Get moving. If you can get outside for a walk or stretch, but don't get caught behind your desk all day. Movement improves blood flow which carries oxygen to our brains and that helps us think straight. Or at least straighter.
Be kind to yourself. Putting yourself down after a blunder or moment of forgetfulness isn't going to help your attention any, instead, it will add to your stress.
Take a break between work and home. Even if you are working from a home office, you might want to add in some commute time before transitioning back.

On this episode of Polly Campbell Simply Said, Polly explains what's behind those feelings that cause us to feel foggy and unfocused and the simple things we can do in our days to end it.

Resources: Find Polly Campbell at https://pollycampbell.substack.com and www.pollycampbell.com

Check out this piece on Psychology Today about How to Reboot Your Brain this Spring. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/imperfect-spirituality/202204/how-reboot-your-brain-spring

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Ep. 214 Life's Big Questions with Jonathan Robinson

Tue, 02 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

How can you go from depression to something better? How can we connect with those we love in a deeper way? How can we use questions to direct us toward a life of service and meaning? Author and psychotherapist Jonathan Robinson, https://findinghappiness.com/, explains how asking questions and following our curiosity can help us become more open to growth and learning and discovery and that makes for a happier life. So what questions can we ask to guide us? Polly discusses those and much more with Jonathan Robinson, right here on Polly Campbell, Simply Said.

Different questions help guide us toward different experiences and opportunities. Here are a few questions Jonathan suggests we use to tune in and live our most interesting life.

How can I be of better service? What do I need to know to feel better and be more peaceful in my life?

But what happens if we don't know the answers? Polly and Jonathan Robinson discuss that too.

And in our free Simply Said community at pollycampbell.substack.com , Polly, the author of You, Recharged, and other books shares other ideas and tips to help us live well, do good, and be happy.

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Ep. 213 The Polite and Peaceful Way to Disagree

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Whether you are negotiating with a teenager or protesting a political decision, learning how to navigate our disagreements is key to getting what we want, supporting each other, and changing the world for the better. We'll never get ahead by shouting each other down, but sharing stories and experiences, looking for commonalities, and not turning a talk into a competition can be some strategies that ensure our voices also get heard. Disparaging, bullying, and belittling one another won't change minds, but the strategies Polly Campbell shares in this episode just might. And check out this piece on the Greater Good and the Constructive Dialogue Institute.

For more on this and other practical information that can help us live well, do good, be happy, join Polly and the Simply Said community at pollycampbell.substack.com , And check out her most recent book You, Recharged and others.

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Ep. 212 Paula Rizzo Shares How to Shape Lists to Ease Stress

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000

The ListProducer.com Paula Rizzo talks with Polly about how we can use lists not only to ease stress in our days but to create more relaxed, meaningful lives. Paula, a former television producer, is the author of several books including Listful Living and Listful Thinking, and she says, by going beyond the to-dos we can create lists that help us build healthier, productive lives without piling on the stress. In this episode, Rizzo shares her tips and tricks for creating lists that move us closer to what we want.

And in our free Simply Said community at pollycampbell.substack.com , Polly, the author of You, Recharged and other books goes deeper and talks about her love of lists and how she uses them to boost her mood.

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Ep. 211 Learn to Like Yourself More

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Often we are kinder to our friends than we are to ourselves but when we change that around and start liking ourselves more we are less stressed and better able to care for others. But how can we like ourselves with all those negative voices in our heads? In this episode Polly Campbell, Author of You, Recharged and other books shares research and her tips and tricks for moving away from those critical inner voices so we can appreciate all of who we are. With a few simple practices, that we cover in this episode of Simply Said, and in our free Simply Said community at pollycampbell.substack.com we can learn this kind of self-care and live easier in this life.

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Ep. 210 How to Avoid Social Media Stress

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Polly Campbell talks with psychotherapist Katherine Cullen, MFA, LMSW, about how we can avoid the stress of social media. Sometimes, it's best to just hit the mute button, Cullen says.

Find Katherine Cullen here: https://www.junipertherapeuticservices.com/ and read her blog https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-truth-about-exercise-addiction/202301/how-to-use-social-media-without-losing-your-mind

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Ep. 209:: A Holistic Approach to Stress Management

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Life can serve up plenty of drama, but we don't have to react to it, instead, Polly Campbell says, we can use some simple practices to calm our bodies, brains, and feelings and respond to challenges without becoming sick from stress.

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Ep. 208 How to Listen to Your Body for Better Health

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Polly Campbell talks to Drs. Chris Gilbert and Eric Haseltine about the ways our bodies speak to us and how we can listen and interpret the signals for better health.

Join Polly and her Substack community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com

Dr. Chris Gilbert: https://drchrisgilbert.com/

Drs. Eric Haseltine: http://www.drhaseltine.com/

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Ep. 207 Don't Be Rude

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Polly talks about how rude behavior can hurt our mental health and how we can avoid it and change the cycle of incivility.

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Ep. 206 Easy Ways to Feel Better

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Polly talks with Ayesha Ratnayake, author of Cheat Sheets for Life: Over 750 hacks for health, happiness, and success (https://cheatsheets.life/) about simple and practical ways we can create more happiness.

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Ep. 205 Building Connection and a Conspiracy of Communication

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Polly talks with communication and connection expert Dr. Dave Smallen about how to create a conspiracy of communication and interactions that add meaning to our lives and the lives of those we love.

Find Dave Smallen at

Join the Simply Said community at https://simplysaid.substack.com or discover Polly's newest book and her other work at pollycampbell.com

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Ep. 204 When Work Turns Toxic

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0000

One in five people say they are in a toxic workplace where they are bullied, not allowed breaks, harassed, or given unrealistic amounts of work on tight deadlines. In this episode, Polly Campbell offers some ways to tell if you are n a toxic workplace and offers some suggestions to cope if you are.

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Ep. 203 Navigating Life With Mind and Spirit

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Psychotherapist and author Donald Altman talks about how to use our whole selves using both the rational mind and our spiritual essence to manage life's challenges. This is the theme Altman explores in his newest book Travelers when Ben, a therapist seeks to cope with the death of his daughter and gets the help of an unexpected guide.

Find Donald Altman, his newest Travelers, and information about his other work at Mindful Practices for Living.

Please join Polly and our Substack community at pollycampbell.substack.com.

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Ep. 202 Living Longer, Better with Purpose

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Research shows that people live longer, healthier,, happier lives when they know their purpose. How can you rediscover yours? Polly talks about that today, on Polly Campbell, Simply Said.

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Ep. 201 Dr. Swiner Talks About Self-Care for Superwomen

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 04:00:00 -0000

Self-care can be as simple as taking a lunch break in the middle of a busy day, or escaping the grind during a weekend away, the important thing says, Dr. C. Nicole Swiner, is to schedule time to do something that eases our stress and lifts us up. In this episode, Polly talks with Dr. C Nicole Swiner, author of How to Avoid the Superwoman Complex offers a more practical approach to self-care.

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Ep. 200 Are You Afraid of Saying...Yes?

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Welcome to our 200th Episode. Wow! Thank you for listening and connecting with us through this podcast and at PollyCampbell.substack.com. I love doing the show--but I almost didn't do it at all, because I was afraid. The Fear of Saying Yes is a real thing for many of us and today we talk about overcoming this form of self-sabotage so that we can have more fun and lead more satisfying lives.

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Ep. 199 Making Expectations Work for You

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0000

We are all shaped by our perceptions and what we expect will happen, but some expectations can leave us stressed and stuck while others can contribute to our success and good feelings. Learn how to identify the expectations impacting your life and how to work with them.

And sign up for the Simply Said column at www.pollycampbell.substack.com

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Ep. 198 Getting Through Emotional Ups and Downs

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Negative emotions aren't necessarily a bad thing, it all depends on how we use them. Emotions--positive and negative--provide valuable information that will help us grow, stay safe, and thrive. But if we get locked in the bad feelings or are always denying them and playing up to the positives we are adding to our stress. Instead, learning to accept our feelings is key to mental health. Today we talk about toxic positivity, working with negative feelings, and a few of the things Polly does each night to regroup and lean into optimism.

For bonus material on this and other topics, join Polly and the Simply Said community at www.pollycampbell.substack.com

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Ep. 197 Intuitive Melanie Barnum Explains How We Can Use Our Intuition for Guidance

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0000

Psychic, hypnotherapist, intuitive consultant, and author of Intuition @ Work and other books, Melanie Barnum, talks about how we can use our intuition at work and at home, and how to interpret our intuitive signs.

Find Melanie at http://www.melaniebarnum.com/

Read more about intuition and other topics at https://pollycampbell.com substack.com and become part of our substack community.

Writers,, please check out our new substack about writing and publishing at https://simplywrite.substack.com

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Ep. 145 Replay: How to Make Your Own Luck in Work and Life

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0000

This episode which first dropped in January is one of the most popular Simply Said episodes ever. Take a listen and you'll see why.

In it, Dr. Christian Busch, author of The Serendipity Mindset talks about how to open to the unexpected and uncertainty and respond to circumstances in a way that helps us create more positive outcomes and smart luck that will elevate our businesses and our lives.

Meanwhile, we'll be back with an all-new episode next week when we talk to psychic and intuitive consultant Melanie Barnum about what to expect in 2023 and how we can hone our own intuitive power.

Join us in our substack community for more at https://PollyCampbell.substack.com

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Ep. 92 Replay Simple, Meaningful Ways to Celebrate the Season

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0000

This program with Sherry Richert Belul originally aired as episode 92. It's an important and delightful show, ideal for an upbeat listen right now. It's about meaningful ways to celebrate life, share love and appreciation and change the world in all the best ways.

And find Sherry Richert Belul and her book, Say it Now: 33 Ways to Say I Love You to the Most Important People in Your Life

Mailing list + LOVE LIST toolkit: https://simplycelebrate.net/love/

Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Say-Now-Ways-Important-People/dp/1642500356

https://bookshop.org/p/books/say-it-now-33-ways-to-say-i-love-you-to-the-most-important-people-in-your-life-build-relationships-sherry-richert-belul/8168166

And buy Polly Campbell's book, You, Recharged: How to Beat Fatigue (Mostly), Amp Up Your Energy (Usually), and Enjoy Life Again and take on 2023 feeling energize, empowered, and inspired.

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Ep. 194 Leah Remillet Shares How to Be Better Not Busier

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Do you feel frantic and exhausted at the end of the day? Leah Remillet explains how we can do better work--even accomplish more, without sacrificing that matter to us. But, it starts by getting clear on what success means to you. We talk about it right here on Polly Campbell Simply Said.

For more information on this and other ways to Live Well, Do Good, and Be Happy follow Polly at www.pollycampbell.substack.com or contact her at www.PollyCampbell.com

Take Leah Remillet's free masterclass, get in touch, or follow her on social media.

https://leahremillet.com/

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Ep. 193 Tips for Low-Stress Socializing

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Social gatherings can be depleting for introverts and exhausting even for the extroverts among us. Still, keeping these things in mind can make our time together satisfying, meaningful, and even fun.

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Ep. 192 Nick Gray Talks Connection and Cocktail Parties

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Author and entrepreneur Nick Gray shares his approach to building better connections and making friends during structured, two-hour gatherings.

Learn more about 2-hour cocktail parties and other ways to live well, do good, and be happy at our subscriber community at PollyCampbell.substack.com and Polly's Web site, www.pollycampbell.com, and Instagram at @pollylcampbell.

And enjoy these resources from Nick Gray:

How to Host a Party Website

The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Book info

The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Amazon

Nick Gray's personal website

The Easy Way to Host or Plan a Networking Event

Clothing Swap: How to Plan the Party

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Ep. 191 Get Your Gratitude On

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Re-sharing this timeless episode today. It originally aired in 2020. as episode 88. We talk about one of my favorite topics, gratitude. It's one of the most practical ways to increase happiness, ease stress, and connect in deeper ways with the people you love. Thanks for listening.

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Ep. 190 Building Emotional Intelligence

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:14:00 -0000

With emotional awareness, empathy, and accountability you can boost your emotional intelligence in ways that will help you thrive at work and at home. In this podcast, Polly Campbell explains what an emotionally intelligent person looks like and how it can develop higher EI to improve your relationships.

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Ep. 189 The Wellbeing Doc Talks About How We Can Take Care

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Wellbeing is the outcome when we take steps to manage our stress, take care of our bodies, and find meaning in our work and lives. But how important is wellbeing to our overall health and happiness, relationships and work? And, how can we live with greater wellbeing even during times of turmoil and stress. Dr. Shanna Tiayon, The Wellbeing Doctor talks about all of this and more with Polly Campbell. She even gets real abotu what happened when she realized she was low in wellbeing.

Dr. Shanna Tiyaon writes and consults with corporations and business leaders. Contact her at https://shannabtiayon.com/ and Yes Wellbeing Works, https://www.yeswellbeingworks.com/home

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Ep. 188 Kindness Matters (Even More Than You Think)

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 11:00:00 -0000

How would you feel if I gave you a cupcake? That's what researchers did in one experiment and found that the random act of kindness boosted happiness significantly. Yet many of us underestimate the impact kindness can make in our lives and the world. Polly Campbell talks about kindness, happiness, and cupcakes in this episode.

Join Polly's Simply Said community at www.pollycampbell.substack. com

And for all you writers out there who want to publish listen in on Polly's newest podcast, Simply, Write join the subscriber community for in-depth behind-the-screens information about how to create a writing career.

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Ep. 187 Living an Abundant Life

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Polly Campbell talks to Chazz Scott about how we can become aware of our thoughts and use them to create abundance in our lives. Find out how.

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Ep. 186 Ease the Information Overload

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0000

The 24-hour news cycle is hurting our health. New research shows information overload is making many of us sick with rising anxiety, stress, physical aches and illness, and feelings of isolation. There is a way out and Polly Campbell talks about it in this episode.

PollyCampbell.substack.com

www.PollyCampbell.com

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Ep. 185 Better Aging with David Stewart

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0000

David Stewart talks with Polly Campbell about how we can live with health, vitality, and purpose, no matter our age if we change how we think about age and focus on taking action and doing things that help others and engage in life. And learn how standing up straight can help your health.

Find David Stewart and www.Agesist.com

And join Polly's community at www.pollycampbell.substack.com where we go deeper into the qualities that help us live well, do good, and be happy.

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Ep. 184 How to Live an Inspired Life (and Why You Want To)

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 15:30:00 -0000

Inspiration is good for our mind, body, and soul, but how can we feel more inspired and energized in our lives? Polly Campbell says we can't force inspiration but we can create the conditions to attract it.

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Ep. 183 Clear the Clutter

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0000

If your desk is cluttered and you are feeling overwhelmed the two could be related. Polly Campbell talks to award-winning organizer Julie Coraccio who explains how our mental mess impacts our physical spaces and how we can free ourselves from whatever is keeping us stuck.

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Ep. 182 The Better Side of Boredom

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Boredom can prompt harmful behaviors and even shorten our lives, but with awareness, it can be a motivating emotion that leads to innovation, creativity, and meaning. Polly Campbell covers the ups and downs of boredom.

pollycampbell.substack.com

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Ep. 181 What to Do After the Diagnosis

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Host Polly Campbell talks with medical writer and cancer, covid, and heart-failure survivor Jen Singer about what we can do to manage a difficult diagnosis and illness. Jen Singer is a medical journalist and author of The Just Diagnosed Guides.

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Ep. 180 Living Your Best Life-NOW

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Simply Said Host Polly Campbell shares the micro-steps you can take today to do your best and live your potential.

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Ep. 179 The Emotional Side of Cancer

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0000

We've all been touched by cancer, but how often do we talk about it? How often do we sit down and really listen to and share the complex emotions that come with cancer? Today, we go deep with Cycle of Lives author David Richman to talk about the emotions that linger around cancer even when the medical issues have ended. In this one, we learn how to support each other during the toughest stuff.

Find David Richman here: https://david-richman.com/

And buy his newest book Cycle of Lives. All proceeds are donated to cancer research, care, and awareness groups.

Join Polly Campbell at pollycampbell.substack.com where she gets personal in essays and articles about the things that she uses to live well despite adversity.

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Ep. 178 This One Thing Makes Change Easier

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Research indicates one practice is extremely powerful in helping us to cope better with life's ups and downs and adversity. And, the good news is, it's something we can do right now. It's psychological flexibility and we get into how we can adopt it right now to make life easier.

Check out the work of Dr. Steven Hayes, who is an expert on the topic.

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Ep. 177 Eric Maisel: Use Visualization for Better Mental Health

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Visualization can be a fun and powerful way to help us change how we think and feel about our lives. Learn how to design your mindroom to work for you in this episode with renowned coach and author Eric Maisel, Ph.D.

PollyCampbell.substack.com

PollyCampbell.com

Eric Maisel: ericmaisel.com

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Ep. 176 Finding the Opportunity in Discomfort

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Nobody likes to be uncomfortable, but with the right perspective, we can use that discomfort to create growth and opportunity. All depends on how we think about it. I'll tell you why and what you can do to make those difficult moments easier.

Become part of the Simply Said community with our weekly Notes essay. Subscribe here: pollycampbell.substack.com

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Ep. 175 Joe Bailey and Restoring Your Innate Mental Health

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0000

We all have the capacity for resilience, the ability to tap into our personal GPS system that can help guide us through the challenges of life and turbulent times. This innate quality can help us restore our mental health and thrive no matter what's going on and psychologist, coach, and author of thriving in the Eye of the Hurricane: Unlocking Resilience in Turbulent Times tells us how to do it.

PollyCampbell.substack.com

PollyCampell.com

Joseph Bailey: Joe Bailey and Associates

Thriving in the Eye of the Hurricane

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Ep. 174 The Skills Every Employer Wants and Every Family Needs

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0000

When is the last time you trained in compassion or kindness? How about communication and active listening? Few of us are taught these skills yet surveys show these qualities are the things employers are looking for and the biggest reason people lose their jobs. They are also essential to maintaining healthy friendships. In this episode, we talk about the essential soft skills and how to put them to use everywhere from the conference table to the dining table.

Go deeper with Simply Said Notes, on www.pollycampbell.substack.com

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Ep. 173 Make a Difference with Alex Amouyel

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Executive Director of Solve MIT and author of The Difference is You talks about creating a social impact journey and why she believes we can solve the biggest problems facing the world if we all get involved. But how do we make a positive difference and not get overwhelmed by the scope of the need? We talk about that in this episode. It's time to take action, to use your talents and expertise to make a positive change. Do what you do, it is enough. Let's start today.

Alex Amouyel: https://www.yourimpactlife.com/about

Polly Campbell: pollycampbell.substack.com

www.pollycampbell.com

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Ep. 172 The Habits of Mentally Healthy People

Tue, 12 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Our mental health impacts everything we do and feel and it is essential that we take care of it. Yet, so often we focus on mental disorders. Today we discuss what it looks like to live with a habit of good mental health and how to do it even when we are facing difficult circumstances.

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Ep. 170 How to Get Through the Suck

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Sometimes life sucks. It can take one little thing to tear apart our day if we let it. But a bad moment doesn't have to ruin the entire day. We can take a breath, deal with the suck and make a better day and a better life, by feeling the big emotions and then using them to catapult us forward. We cover some ways of doing that in this week's episode.

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Ep. 169 How to Push Your LImits and Thrive with Dr. Jerry Lynch

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Dr. Jerry Lynch, author of The Competitive Buddha and numerous other books, suggests we learn by trying things and testing our limits. Faith, he says, is knowing that we will be O.K. whether we succeed or learn something from our failure. In his thirty-plus-year career, Lynch has consulted Steve Kerr, head coach of the Golden State Warriors, Olympic athletes, and NCAA National Championship teams.

Find Dr. Jerry Lynch at www.wayofchampions.com

Go behind the scenes with Polly and how she applies this stuff in her life at pollycampbell.substack.com

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Ep. 168 How to Move On

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0000

It isn't easy to let go, give up, quit, yet if we are going to grow into our best selves and create the work and lives we desire, we've gotta shed the old to make room for the new. We'll talk about how to do that, and the power of giving up the unreachable goal for something that adds greater value and meaning.

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Ep. 167 Access Your Inner Jefa

Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:00:00 -0000

What is your "why?" What drives you to start and sustain your business? What's your mission? Who is your market? Have you done a SWOT analysis? These are some of the things business strategist, coach, and the author of Jefa in Training: The Business Startup toolkit for Entrepreneurial and Creative Women, suggests you think about if you want to create a sustainable and rewarding business. In this episode, she gets specific about how to start and which questions to ask and reminds us that what makes you different makes you fuerte.

Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda: https://www.ashleykstoyanov.com/

Join Polly's community and get access to essays that go deep and personal about how to cultivate a success mindset.

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Ep. 166 Take a Break

Tue, 31 May 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Most of us are bad about taking regular breaks and vacations, but research shows when you do, you'll be more effective and productive at work and a whole lot healthier and happier. Find out why and learn how you can make the most of mini-breaks during your day and why you must schedule at least two days away.

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Ep. 165 Wisdom to Change the World

Tue, 24 May 2022 11:00:00 -0000

We all have a responsibility to make a positive contribution to the world. The good news is, we have just the unique skills, talents, and abilities to do it. What is your promise to the world? And how can we draw on your stories, experiences, and wisdom to make possibilities from our differences? Author, teacher, and cognitive neuroscientist Dawna Markova tells us how.

Find Dawna at www.DawnaMarkova.com and her book, Living a Loved Life, wherever books are sold.

And, right now you can access new essays from Polly at www.pollycampbell.substack.com

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Ep. 163 Overcoming the Fear of Failure

Mon, 09 May 2022 11:00:00 -0000

The fear of failure can keep us from building our business, developing fulfilling relationships, and taking on exciting and new challenges. But, it doesn't have to. In this episode, we discuss practical ways to stop the fear before it stops us with entrepreneur and ElectraCast Network Lead Greg Louie and his daughter law student and wellness advocate Sydney Louie. No one is immune to pressure, and nobody wants to fail, but by addressing the possibilities head-on the fear of failing doesn't have to be an obstacle to our success.

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Ep. 162 Clear Out the Mental Clutter

Tue, 03 May 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Our behaviors and experiences are shaped by our thoughts, ideas, and perceptions. They can help us, or hold us back. So this spring consider a mental detox. Evaluate your thoughts, and learn how to get rid of those thoughts that are no longer helpful, those that keep us stuck. Then we can expand the enjoyment and possibilities in our lives.

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Ep: 161 The Easy Way to Enjoy Your Day More

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Rob Walker, journalist, design teacher, and author of "The Art of Noticing" says paying attention to the moments of our lives can help us experience more wonder, joy, and curiosity--and make even a simple, routine walk a whole lot more fun and interesting. Today we talk specifics about how this easy practice can add meaning and good feelings to all that we do..

For more on this and other episodes and essays about living lives that matter, join Polly Campbell, Simply Said Notes, https://pollycampbell.substack.com/.

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Ep. 160 Top Tips From the Last Three Years

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0000

In 2019 Polly Campbell started this podcast to move out of her slump and rediscover her vitality at work and at home. After three years, one pandemic, a new book, and lots of ups and downs, To mark Simply Said's Third Anniversary, Polly recaps some of the ideas that have helped her thrive despite all of the ups and downs.

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Ep. 159 How to Make Good Habits Stick

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Want to form good habits and make healthier choices? Research says using this simple approach called Nudge Theory can help us stay on track. Today we cover a simpler way to make good habits stick.

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Ep. 158 Keys to Better Communication

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Communication isn't just about relaying a message, it's also about building powerful relationships. In this episode, Dr. Julien Mirivel, a pioneer in the study of positive communication, shares the essential components of positive communication and how they can help us become better leaders at work and at home.

Check out Dr. Julien Mirivel's article from our Simply Nifty segment here.

Click here for more about Dr. Julien Mirivel's speaking, research, and newest book.

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Ep. 157 How to Avoid the FOMO Focus

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0000

With all the activity on social media these days it's easy to feel left out, or like we are falling behind. We are bombarded by posts from colleagues socializing, we see a competitor launching her newest product, or friends doing fabulous things while we toil at home. FOMO causes anxiety and stress if we let it. And, it can prevent us from appreciating the goodness in our own work and personal lives. In this episode, we talk about how to overcome FOMO and why it's important to do it

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Ep. 156 The Benefits of Dreaming

Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Often we edge out the sleep and dream states we need to open our hearts and minds and navigate the world as a fully conscious person. Instead, we can learn to linger in the grogginess between sleep and wakefulness and integrate our dreams into our waking life.

Psychologist and clinical assistant professor of medicine and the sleep and dream specialist at the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, Dr. Rubin Naimain explains what sleep really is and how dreaming an important form of consciousness.

Dr. Rubin Naiman: https://drnaiman.com/

Polly Campbell: www.pollycampbell.com and subscribe to Notes from Polly Campbell Simply Said, https://pollycampbell.substack.com/

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Ep. 155 Set Boundaries to Ease Stress at Work and at Home

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0000

With some boundaries in place, both your business and your personal life will thrive. The limits help you be clear and present no matter where you are spending your time. And, boundaries ease stress and frustration, making the time we do have more enjoyable. Put some boundaries in place--especially now when so many of us are working at home--and feel your stress level drop and your focus rise. Learn how to set your own boundaries and make life easier.

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Ep. 154 Is Gig Work for You?

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000

There are more than 57 million gig workers in the U.S. alone and the gig economy is taking hold on a global scale. But what does it mean to be a gig worker? And what does it take to sustain and successful gig business that adds to the greater good and your own happiness? You can create a business that offers the income, flexibility, and passion you want, but first, you need to take a minute to assess all that it means to be a gig worker. It isn’t for everyone. Find out if it’s for you during this interview with the author of Freelance Fancy and 30-year-freelancer Sherry Beck Paprocki tells us how.

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Ep. 153 This Practice is Essential to Coping with Uncertainty

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000

When we lead with curiosity and learn through exploration and experience we also become more resilient, innovative, and creative. In other words, exploratory learning can help us adapt and thrive during times of uncertainty. Here's how to cultivate it in your own life.

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Ep. 152 Reclaiming Your Mojo

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0000

G. Brian Benson, creative project coach, actor, and author of Habits for Success – Inspired Ideas to Help You Soar, and other books, is back from his cross-country RV Trip (check out Episode 117) and he is here to tell us what he learned about self-acceptance, creativity, and authentic living when he stepped out of his comfort zone and into the present. Life, he says “is still kind of unfolding” but with patience, we can learn to look at our lives with new eyes. That can help us learn to love who we are, instead of loving ourselves for what we accomplish.

Find G. Brian Benson at www.GBrianBenson.com

Track down Polly at PollyCampbell.com and subscribe to get her original essays about how she applies these practices in her own life--or not.

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Ep. 151 How To Get Rolling With Any Project

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Instead of getting stuck in a daily routine and staying close to the status quo we can change the way we transition from one project to the next and how we navigate from one role to another. By tweaking our speed of engagement we will also improve our moods and productivity.

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Ep. 149 Break the Bad-Mood Pattern

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Negative mood patterns can add to stress and conflict and work and home. Research indicates that when we are depressed, angry, or otherwise upset, we are likely to see others in a more negative light and add to our problems. Instead, we can disrupt those negative patterns by learning what the moods have to teach us and then disrupting their hold over our days. In today's episode, Polly Campbell talks about how to do it.

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Ep. 148 Networking for Introverts

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0000

We all need to network whether we are building our business, marketing a product, raising money for a cause we support, or connecting with other parents at our kid's school. But those group gatherings can be stressful and counterproductive for some of us. If that sounds like you, tune in now. In this episode, we cover strategies introverts and really all of us can use to get ahead.

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Ep. 147 Badass Educator and Author M.J. Fievre Talks About the Pain of Racism

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0000

"If you are wearing shoes that are comfortable you don't have to think about them you can go about your day. If you wear a pair of shoes that hurt all the time then everything you do is filtered by pain. For people of color, this is how racism pervades everything. It's a never-ending consciousness of your blackness," says author and educator M.J. Fievre.

Becoming aware and getting educated about the systems and microaggressions that marginalize and oppress people of color can help us take the actions we need to end racism and elevate us all. We must do this if we truly want all people to live well, do good, be happy.

M.J. Fievre: https://mjfievre.com/

Instagram: @Badassblackgirlbooks

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Ep. 146 Breaking the Pattern of Procrastination

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Procrastination. We all experience it. But procrastination is more about mood regulation than a motivation or management problem. When we believe a task will cause anxiety or insecurity, boredom, or even lead us to failure we are much more likely to procrastinate to avoid those heavy feelings. Thing is, procrastination itself leads to distress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and even self-loathing. Now, some surprising research offers a new approach that could help us push through procrastination. We talk about it in this episode and also offer some other tips to break the pattern.

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Ep. 144 Build the Lifestyle, Then the Business

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0000

When what we do aligns with what we value and the things that feel meaningful we tend to prevail, even during the hard stuff. This kind of intrinsic motivation can help us create the businesses we want, find greater satisfaction at work, accomplish personal and professional goals, and create the lives we want to live. In this episode, Polly Campbell shares some tips on how to create this kind of sustainable work-life model in your own life and have fun doing it.

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Ep. 143 Why Reflection is More Powerful Than Resolution

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0000

As the days wind down and 2021 comes to a close, pause and notice what you have done. What have you accomplished? Which goals you have pushed aside? Recognize how you have grown, the fun you've had, and the mistakes you have made. A simple reflection practice, which Polly Campbell explains in this episode, gives you the perspective, clarity, and motivation you'll need to move toward your greatest business success and most important life goals in 2022. Reflection can also help you create experiences that add meaning and joy to your life. Learn how to use this tool and why it's even more powerful than making a resolution.

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Ep. 142 Find Your Next Big Idea with Sam Sanders

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0000

Ideas lead to innovation, practical solutions, and the kind of inspiration that builds our businesses and makes our daily routine a whole lot easier. But how do we find those ideas? How do we come up with things that will attract clients, solve problems, and help us create better outcomes? Author and entrepreneur Samuel Sanders offers his strategies in this episode.

Polly Campbell, Author of You, Recharged

Samuel Sanders: Your Next Big Idea

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Ep. 141 Micro-habits to Ease Seasonal Stress

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0000

Can you feel it? The stress rising as you rush to finish end-of-the-year work projects. get the shopping done, and take time to celebrate the season with family?. Today Polly Campbell shares a few of her favorite micro-habits that take only seconds a day and can help you diffuse that stress and keep you feeling relaxed, focused, and festive all winter long.

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Ep. 140 Give Kindness this Season

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0000

Kindness can elevate us as much as the people we share it with and it also makes the perfect gift. Author Sherry Richert Belul talks about how simple acts of kindness can breach loneliness, fear, grief and also build connection and joy.

Polly Campbell

Find Sherry: https://simplycelebrate.net/

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Ep. 138 Give Your Brain a Break With a Mental Health Day

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0000

When you are feeling stressed and anxious, exhausted and overwhelmed it's time for a break. Take a Mental Health Day, like you would take a sick day if you were down with the flu. Here's why I think this is essential to do every once in awhile and how you can plan your own time to nourish your body and brain and come back stronger and healthier.

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Ep. 137 Talking Resilience with Gwen Moran

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Do you keep going through tough times or are you more likely to fold up your tent and go home? Can you bloom anywhere? Today we are talking resilience with author Gwen Moran, host of https://bloomanywhere.com/ . We'll cover what it means to be resilient and what we can do to develop more in a way that helps us weather the ups and downs in life.

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Ep. 136 Relationships Built to Last

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Our relationships with others whether it be family members, spouses, or friends, are the most important things in our lives--but they aren't always easy to navigate. In this episode, Polly offers some research-based tips that anyone can use to create more satisfying connections. Show notes: Find John Gottman's repair strategies here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/r-is-for-repair/ And go to www.PollyCampbell.com to buy You, Recharged.

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Ep. 135 Build Your Business with Intuition

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0000

What are the "Clairs" and how can we use them to gain insights to help our business and our lives? Psychic, intuitive, and the author of Intuition @ Work and other books, Melanie Barnum, http://www.melaniebarnum.com/ tells us how we can combine our innate intuitive and psychic abilities with our rational thoughts to help us in leadership, marketing, hiring, sales decisions and more.

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Ep 134 Make Your Own Definition

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0000

What does success look like? How do you define it? Turns out people with the money and fancy cars aren't any happier than people without material success. It's how we define our own success and then measure up to that definition that makes all the difference. We talk about how to shape our own success in this episode. Find Polly Campbell at www.PollyCampbell.com And buy her newest book, You, Recharged now at your favorite bookstore.

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Ep. 133 The Transformative Power of Pets

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Animal intuitive Lynn McKenzie talks about how animals help elevate and enrich our lives and how we can learn to connect and communicate with our furry friends in a deeper way. www.PollyCampbell.com Lynn McKenzie, www.LynnMcKenzie.com, is the author of Bark, Neigh, Meow: Awaken to the Transformative Wisdom of Your Companion Animal to Activate Your Soul's Highest Calling

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Ep. 132 Future Cast a Healthier Life

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Would you like $30 now or $45 in 30 days? How you answer that question can impact your happiness. But we can all learn to "futurecast" and use our thoughts to create a healthier, happier life now and going forward. This episode discusses the research and how we can use the practice to develop healthier habits, greater well-being, and more satisfying lives.

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Ep. 131 Tess Whitehurst Talks Self-Love

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0000

You don't have to accomplish anything, lose weight, be any different than you are. You are already worthy. When we learn to love ourselves this way--like we love others--we can discover the treasures and abundance, power and peace, in our lives right now. Author of The Self-Love Superpower, Tess Whitehurst, tells us how. www.PollyCampbell.com www.TessWhitehurst.com

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Ep. 130 An Interesting Life Can Lead to Health and Happiness

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0000

The pursuit of happiness may not bring us happiness at all. But a life filled with interesting and diverse experiences and perspectives increases our sense of well-being and that can lead to a good life, and a happy one too. Today, we'll talk about the science behind this happiness theory and discuss how to build a rich and happy life. Connect with Polly at www.pollycampbell.com Connect with Polly at www.pollycampbell.com

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Ep. 129 Learning about Reiki with Raven Keyes

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Reiki uses spiritual energy for health and transformation. Master teacher and practitioner Raven Keyes tells us what Reiki is and how it can help in healing and help us navigate these challenging times. Polly is the author of You, Recharged find out more about her and her books at www.PollyCampbell.com Raven Keys, author of Medical Reikie, www.Ravenkeyesmedicalreiki.com

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Ep. 128 The Upside of Failure

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0000

When it came to my economics class, I crashed and burned, and then, I did it again. Economics wasn't fun. Either was failing. But when we think about failure as productive, as a way to learn and grow, we tend to gather the information we need to create better outcomes next time around. Research shows it's the progress of figuring out what we missed that helps us do better in the long run. Those kinds of productive failures also build resilience. That's what we discuss in this week's ep.

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Ep. 127 The Book Maven Shares Her Favorite Books of Fall

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Bethanne Patrick, The Book Maven, a book critic who writes for The Washington Post, the LA Times, and other publications shares her top books for fall and why listening to audiobooks is as powerful as reading in print.

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Ep. 126 Acceptance Makes It Easier to Get Through

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Acceptance is not giving up or giving in. It's recognizing the truth of what is without judgment or complaint. That helps us cope better with challenges. It also encourages appreciation, Today we take a deep dive into acceptance, how to do it and why Polly says it's one of the most important practices she uses to ease worry. www.PollyCampbell.com You, Recharged: How to Beat Fatigue (Mostly), Amp Up Your Energy, (Usually), and Enjoy Life Again (Always)

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Ep. 124 Are Early Risers Happier?

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Today we talk about the link between chronotype--your sleep/wake patterns--and well-being and also cover some strategies Polly is using to try to get a good night's sleep and wake feeling more energized. Research reminds us that knowing our periods of peak production and lag times can help us be healthier and happier. And we answer the question are early risers really happier?

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Ep. 123 Kundtz Stop to Hear Inner Wisdom

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Author of The Art of Stopping, David Kundtz talks about the importance of learning to get quiet, to become still so we can hear the wisdom we have within. Kundtz believes we have all the inner wisdom we need to live a good life, but we must break free from the noise of the world to hear it. The inner life dictates the outer life, Kundtz says and in this episode, he tells us how to access that inner wisdom. Find Polly, www.pollycampbell.com Contact David Kundtz, https://davidkundtz.com/ ,

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Ep. 122 Learn to Love the Body You Have--It is Marvelous

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 18:49:58 -0000

Making peace with how you look and feeling good about the body you are in is an important aspect of living a healthy and happy life. Research shows that when we learn to filter out the messages that lead to comparison or doubt we can feel better about who we are. We deserve that. Because no matter how tall you are, no matter how thin or thick, no matter the color of your hair or eyes, you are a marvel. We all deserve to feel fabulous about the bodies we have.

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Ep. 121 Nita Sweeney, Moving Through Depression

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Nita Sweeney, author of Depression Hates a Moving Target, talks about her experience with depression and bipolar disorder and how moving--running even just 60 seconds at first with her dog-- helped her find her own inner strength and cope with mental illness. Nita says we can get help and find the support we need to feel healthier and happier in our lives. Tune in to this important conversation. www.PollyCampbell.com https://nitasweeney.com/

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Ep. 120 Stress Management at Work

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Stress is unavoidable, but we can change how we think about it and when we do, our health gets better. Now, with many people headed back to offices and others trying to find a new life balance, it's a good time to learn to manage our stress at work, before we try to manage anything else. In this episode, we get into the different approaches to stress and simple management strategies to ease it during the workday.

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Ep. 119 Kim Forrester Talks Activating Our Intuitive Energy

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Author Kim Forrester tells us how to activate our sixth sense and how we can connect to our psychic energy. Our intuitive power is not a mystery she says, but a sense we all have and one relied on by some of the most successful people in the world. And, learn what we share with the wolves. It's a lot. Check out the Simply Start practice here: https://youtu.be/LsuqsD6KgiI KimForrester.net www.PollyCampbell.com @PollyCampbellAuthor

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Ep. 118 Time Tweaks to Boost Well-Being

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Managing our time well is about more than getting stuff done. Science says the right kind of time-use strategies will boost our well-being and improve our health, which ultimately helps us be more productive. Listen today to learn about how we can tweak our schedule to feel better.

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Ep. 117 Letting Go to Move Forward

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Transitions can be difficult and scary, but when we let go of our expectations and become open to the possibilities we will find a path of greater meaning and less stress. We talk about it today with author, actor, Tedx speaker, G. Brian Benson. www.pollycampbell.com Facebook: @PollyCampbellAuthor Find Brian at www.gbrianbenson.com Follow his RV adventures at: Patreon.com/briansrvadventure

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Ep. 116 Re-Entry Anxiety and Optimal Discomfort

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Research shows about half of all people are experiencing what psychologists are calling re-entry anxiety, the kind of anxiety that comes as we learn how to navigate this new world. But some discomfort, managed, or "optimal" discomfort can propel us, help us engage with life in a fun and new way, and lead to growth and vitality. In this episode, we explore what it means and how we can use it. www.pollycampbell.com

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Ep. 115 Make Your Ripple of Impact Marc Angelo Coppola

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0000

We can all create a movement, a ripple of impact, that adds joy and meaning to our lives and changes the world for the better. Marc Angelo Coppola, podcaster and founder of Valhalla and the Superhero Academy tells us how to do it. What will your ripple of impact be? Polly Campbell: www.pollycampbell.com Marc Angelo Coppola: https://superheroacademy.net/author/mcoppola/

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Ep. 114 Quick Ways to Relax and Calm

Tue, 25 May 2021 11:00:00 -0000

It's easy to get riled and upset, but that constant stressed state can do damage to our minds and bodies and keep us from the clarity we need to manage difficult moments. Today, Polly offers some quick-and-easy, in-the-moment strategies you can use to diffuse these stressful moments and relax. www.PollyCampbell.com And you can buy Polly's newest book You, Recharged now at bookstores everywhere.

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Ep. 113 Rachael Wolff Talks Letter Writing for Self-Acceptance

Tue, 18 May 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Rachael Wolff, author of Letters from a Better Me, explains how we can use letters to figure things out, tap into our spiritual side, and develop awareness and acceptance that allows us to break painful patterns in our lives. Find Polly: www.pollycampbell.com, Facebook, @PollyCampbellAuthor Rachael Wolff: www.fromalovingplace.com

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Ep. 112 Watch out for Toxic Positivity

Tue, 11 May 2021 08:00:00 -0000

You don't have to feel good all the time to live a meaningful, even happy life. Learning to feel all of the difficult emotions is what allows us to move forward despite challenging circumstances. In this episode, we talk about how to avoid toxic positivity or the idea that we need to be happy all the time. We can feel good and feel it all. Find Polly and learn about her book You, Recharged at www.PollyCampbell.com Join her Facebook page @PollyCampbellAuthor

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Ep. 111 Transforming Big Energy with Michelle Welch

Tue, 04 May 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Everything is energy. When you learn to "mind" your energy, Michelle Welch, an attorney, author, and now owner of metaphysical stores, talks about how we can become aware of our own energy and use it to elevate our moods, help others, and navigate the world more comfortably. And Polly learns what it means when the numbers 111 show up everywhere! Find Polly: www.PollyCampbell.com, on Facebook @PollyCampbellAuthor Find Michelle Welch: www.michellewelch.com

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Ep. 110 Luminous Spaces with Maureen Calamia

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Maureen Calamia, author of Creating Luminous Spaces talks about Feng shui, biophilia, and how we can align with our natural elements wood, fire, earth, water, metal to connect to our higher energy and live a more luminous life indoors and out.

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Ep. 109 Post Traumatic Growth

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0000

No doubt life is filled with challenging moments and battering adversity. Yet even in the most difficult moments, there can be growth and opportunity. Psychologists call it post-traumatic growth and many of us are experiencing it right now. Polly Campbell tells you how, today on Simply Said.

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Ep. 108 Talking Tea with Jodi Helmer

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Farmer, tea expert, and author of Growing Your Own Tea Garden: The Guide to Growing and Harvesting Flavorful Teas in Your Backyard talks about the health benefits of tea and how we can grow our own tea gardens and brew our own blends, right now in our gardens or the pots out back. Find Jodi at www.jodihelmer.com

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Ep. 107 How to Deal with Sadness and Stress

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 08:00:00 -0000

There is nothing wrong with feeling big emotion even if it's sadness or fear. In fact, allowing yourself to acknowledge your feelings, is an important way to cope with them. So what can we do when we are feeling bad? Polly covers how to vent, validate, and experience all the ups and downs.

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Ep. 106 Are You a Sensitive Striver? Here's How to Thrive.

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Are you a sensitive striver? A hard worker who feels deeply, leads with empathy, and yet never feels as though you are doing enough? Yep been there, but not anymore. Thanks to today's guest Melody Wilding, we don't have to sabotage ourselves. Our sensitivity can be our superpower. Learn how to manage the inner critic and use your sensitive tendencies to thrive.

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Ep. 105 One Superpower to Help You Avoid Burnout

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Curiosity can help you banish worry and stress and feel healthier, happier, and more connected. And it all starts by asking questions. Acting curious builds empathy, ease, and enthusiasm. It attracts novelty which also makes life fun and interesting. Here are some ways to think about it.

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Ep. 104 Creating the Best Story of Your Life

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0000

There are many different ways to tell a story and we tell them all the time. But the way we tell the story of our lives determines the kind of lives we'll live. Tell a story of hardship, unhappiness, and challenge, that will be what you notice. Tell the story of overcoming adversity and thriving, well you'll get that too. This episode explains how you can revise your life story and change your life for the better.

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Ep. 103 Do This to Create Good Habits

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Thinking about what we have to eliminate or cut out of our lives to live well, feels hard and punishing. Instead, let's shift our focus to what we can add in to enhance our lives, to renew, and recharge. When we do that, we create all kinds of positive momentum and that helps us build energy, joy, and vitality.

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Ep. 102 Boost Your Natural Vitality and Renew this Spring

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Spring is a time for new growth and fresh starts. In this episode we'll talk about one way we can boost our natural vitality by identifying and plugging the energy drains that keep us feeling stuck, tired, and burned out. No matter what is going on in the world, we can create good habits that will help us feel renewed and reenergized.

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Ep. 101 Jessica Lahey on Preventing Addiction in Our Kids

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Prevention is the key when it comes to keeping our kids safe from addiction. Author of The Addiction Inoculation and The Gift of Failure, Jessica Lahey shares some strategies and her own story as a teacher, mom, and alcoholic.

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Ep. 100 Tapping into Your Intuition with Amy Schuber

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Learning to use our sixth sense, our intuition, can help us make better decisions and live with greater ease. In today's show intuitive business strategist and energy healer Amy Schuber tells us how to do it. Amy Schuber is at www.amyschuber.com

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Ep. 99 How to Ease Overwhelm

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0000

When we are in a flurry of doing--working, playing, parenting, living full lives--we can wind up feeling depleted, overwhelmed, burned out. Listen to today's episode and learn how to avoid that kind of energetic crash. Simply Nifty: Read about earthing, as a means of grounding. https://www.healthline.com/health/grounding#the-science To learn more about living with vitality, be sure to pre-order You, Recharged, here https://amzn.to/37IHwhP and wherever books are sold.

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Ep. 98 The Real Way to Make a Positive Difference

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Can we really make a positive difference in this world. Yep, and doing that might look different than what you think. Activism isn't violent, or damaging--it can even be quiet. Today we talk to Kate Hanley, How to Be a Better Person, who tells us what it means to be an activist today and how we can use our skills and talents to make a positive difference in our communities. Kate Hanley: www.KateHanley.com

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Ep. 97 Living a Values-Based Life

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0000

If life feels hard and draining, if your days feel like a drag it could be because your behaviors don't align with what matters to you most. We can change that. Polly shares how she did that in her own life and how it helped her recharge. www.PollyCampbell.com And right now you can order Polly's book You, Recharged.

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Ep. 96 Recharge Your Body with Movement

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 17:50:00 -0000

As part of our continuing series You, Recharged we talk with trainer and fitness expert Tonya Robson who tells us how to maximize our movement to strengthen our bodies and elevate our moods--just while we are wandering around the house. A customized workout routine and a little bit of creativity can help us get in shape and experience a natural high. Even five minutes makes a difference. T's Garage Fitness: https://tgaragefitness.com/https://tgaragefitness.com/

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Ep. 95 Winterize Your Mindset Ease the Blues

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Feeling the winter blues? Here are some ways to manage your mindset to create better wellbeing, health, energy, and yes, even joy --even during the shorter days of winter.

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Ep. 94 Launching Our Best Lives, Reaching Goaltopia

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0000

Time to recharge and start the New Year with vitality and energy and that means setting good goals. Goals that inspire us and drive us toward the things that add value, fun, and meaning. Author of the DEB Method Debra Eckerling explains how to reach our Goaltopia to to live a healthier, happier life now and going forward. Debra Ecklerling: http://thedebmethod.com/

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Ep. 93 Expectations

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0000

Holding tight to expectations about what we'd like the New Year to bring can lead to more stress, upset, disappointment. Plus, we can't hold 2021 to the same expectations from previous years because the world has changed and so have we. Things are bound to be different, so take the pressure off. Don't expect anything, but be open to everything. By being realistic, proactive, and maintaining perspective, we can kick 2020 to the curb and move into 2021 feeling a whole lot better. Here's how.

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Ep. 91 Why Giving is Good For Your and the Causes You Care About

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0000

'Tis the season for giving, but before you start giving your time and money, and experience that 'helper's high,' there are some things to consider to make sure your contributions make a positive difference to the causes you care about. Chris Benninger, CEO and President of Guide Dogs for the Blind, talks about her non-profit work and how you can evaluate the causes and organizations that matter to you before you donate a dollar. Check out Guide Dogs for the Blind at www.guidedogs.com

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Ep. 89 Easing the Pressure

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0000

It can get messy, it may not be pretty, but you can get through it and you can learn from it," says Dr. Carrie Hastings in today's episode. The sport psychologist and mental health clinician for the Los Angeles Rams NFL football team, shares some of the strategies that can help us ease the pressure even in these pressure-filled moments.

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Ep. 87 Don't Be Bored!

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Boredom can trigger depressed moods and bad habits, but how can we keep things interesting even when we are stuck in the mundane of a daily routine? We'll cover some practical boredom-busting strategies in this episode. And, we'll also explain how deliberate stillness can actually be an antidote to boredom and foster our creativity.

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Ep. 86 Make Your Own Happiness

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0000

One way to experience more happiness is to believe you can be happier. In this episode, we talk about the research and the strategies that can help us feel happier no matter what's going on the world.

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Ep. 85 This Can Change the World

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Choose compassion. Not only will you help others who are struggling, but the choice will boost your mood, improve your heart health, and leave you feeling better no matter what's going on in the world. Here's how to do it.

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Ep. 84 Working Better from the Home Office

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Remote work has become the reality for millions of us now and Laura Vanderkam, author of The New Corner Office offers plenty of tips to make working at home more fun, efficient, and productive. Check out more of Laura Vanderkam's work at www.LauraVanderkam.com

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Ep. 83 How to Cut the Cravings

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0000

I've added some pandemic pounds this year, but I'm cutting the cravings for ice cream and other high-carb snacks and feeling better. In today's show, we cover some science-backed strategies that might help you too.

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Ep. 82 How to Be a Better Leader at Home and Work

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0000

The most effective leaders are consensus-builders, not bullies. In this episode, we talk about how we can all be more effective leaders at home and at work, inspiring and motivating our kids and our teams to collaborate and succeed no matter the task.

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Ep. 81 Creating a Good Life with the Rules of Improv

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Will you accept the offer? Or reject it? How we answer that question determines what we will draw into our lives next, says Gary Hirsch, visual artist and creative consultant who draws from his improv background to find creative solutions for business and life. Gary discusses this and other thoughts about what it means to live a creative life in this week's pod. Find more about Gary Hirsch at www.botjoy.com

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Ep. 80 Imposter Syndrome

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Feeling like a fraud? Filled with self-doubt? Psychologists estimate about 70 percent of us experience Imposter Syndrome. What does that mean and how can we deal with it before it sabotages our success? We'll cover it all in this episode of Simply Said.

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Ep. 79 Dealing with the Downside

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 18:08:04 -0000

Life has plenty of challenges -- we've experienced many this year alone. Last week was a super difficult one for me. But, it's how we deal with the downside that makes a difference. How we manage the sadness and stress and upset can add meaning and depth to our life experience. We can use our difficult feelings to motivate us and build resilience. And there are plenty of ways to do it well. In this episode, I'll offer some of the things I've been trying. They might help you too.

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Ep. 78 S2 How to Help Our Kids (and ourselves) Focus and Learn

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0000

School psychologist and behavior specialist Trish Thompson shares approaches we can use to create a learning environment to help our kids and ourselves focus, learn, and even have fun doing it. How do we start? Adjust your expectations. Find Trish Thompson at https://www.facebook.com/groups/learningwolimits

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Ep. 77 Stop Procrastinating Now

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0000

I put off cleaning the shelf long enough. but, not anymore. I pushed through the procrastination and got 'er done today. Do you have something you've been putting off? Here's why procrastination ups our stress and anxiety and how we can counteract it to feel better.

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Ep. 76 It's OK to Enjoy Life -- Especially Now

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Research shows that an important part of living a healthy, happy life full of well-being is to take time to relax and enjoy the little things. Here's how to do it.

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Ep. 75 Meditation Three Ways

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Meditation can help us calm our thoughts, ease stress, improve immune function and just feel better -- but often we think it's too hard, something we could never do. Well, I'm here to tell you if this Type A restless soul can meditate, you can too. Here are three approaches to try and start your own 5-minute practice and why I think you'll like it. Simply Nifty, Sharon Salzberg Loving-Kindness Meditation, https://www.mindful.org/loving-kindness-takes-time-sharon-salzberg/

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Ep. 74 Better Nonverbal Communication

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0000

How can we be understood and connect better with others even now? We'll talk about it here and offer some strategies you can use to improve all your communication now and going forward. Simply Nifty Link: Very Well Mind: Types of Nonverbal Communication; https://www.verywellmind.com/types-of-nonverbal-communication-2795397

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Ep. 73 The Best Way to Learn Online

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Stop cramming and highlighting and instead set learning goals and use distributed practice to retain what you are learning online or in the classroom. This 'sode covers simple learning strategies that we -- and our kids -- can use to stay sharp now whether we are taking online classes or going back into the classroom.

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Ep. 72 Unleashing Our Inner Strength with Sue Patton Thoele

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Author of Strength: Meditation for Wisdom, Balance, and Power, Sue Patton Thoele, www.suepattonthoele.com joins us for the S2 interview to talk about how we can use our core qualities to integrate our hearts with our heads and cultivate inner strength.

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Ep. 71 Rolling with the Emotional Ups...and Downs

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Learning to notice and experience our emotions -- even the uncomfortable ones -- are key to living a less stressful, more rewarding life. In this episode, we cover 15 easy-peasy ways to do it. And, you're bound to feel better by the end.

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Ep. 70 Reaching Acceptance

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Acceptance is not resignation or giving in, it's a way of seeing the reality of the moment so you can be calm, relaxed, responsive. It feels a whole lot better than pushing back against life all the time, and you'll make better decisions that will help you thrive in the next moment. This episode will explain how to do it. Also, check out the Simply Nifty rec: The War of Art: https://stevenpressfield.com/books/the-war-of-art/

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Ep. 69 How to Have a Better Day

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Choosing certain actions and behaviors can impact our feelings. Hobbies that interest you, social connection (even via Zoom), exercise, and other positive activities can lead to positive feelings and elevate your days, no matter what you are experiencing. Research by University North Carolina Chapel Hill, https://thewell.unc.edu/2020/06/30/how-to-have-a-better-day-during-the-pandemic/ Simply Nifty: Why Masks Work, https://video.nhpbs.org/video/how-well-do-masks-work-ke2qje/

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Ep. 69 Dealing with Emotional Triggers

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Emotional triggers can cause us to eat, drink, or unconsciously dip into other bad behaviors that can have a destructive impact on our lives. But, with a little awareness and understanding, we can identify our triggers and find other ways to stay psychologically safe before they wreak havoc in our lives.

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Ep. 67 Take a Break

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0000

This year it's more important than ever that you take your vacation time. Whether you take a stay-cation or a vacation, time away from work and the household routine eases stress, boosts mood, and even makes you more likely to get a raise. Yep. Research shows that employees come back more focused and productive after time away and more likely to receive raises and bonuses than those who never get away.

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Ep. 66 Holistic Health Habits to Ease Stress Now

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Do something fun, get outside, and take time out to lay the foundation for healthy habits that will soothe your soul, support your body, and boost your mood. I'll explain why and offer some other holistic health -- mind-body-spirit -- strategies you can use every day to boost immune function and feel good.

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Ep. 65 Findng Your Ikigai with Tim Tamashiro

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Author Tim Tamashiro talks about how to explore and shape our lives in a way that allows us to do what we love, do what we are good at, do what the world needs, and do what we can be rewarded for. When what we do involves all those aspects, that is Ikigai. And, Ikigai can help us feel happier and more satisfied no matter what we are facing. Tamashiro says "Do More Your." S2 Interview: Tim Tamashiro, author of How to Ikigai, Lessons for Finding Happiness and Living Your Life's Purpose.

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Ep. 64 Motivation or Not

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0000

What to do when you don't feel like doing anything.

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Ep. 63 S2 Interview with Zen Bender Stephanie Krikorian

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Author Stephanie Krikorian talks about how she got her self-help fix and the lessons she learned along the way. Maybe, says the author of Zen Bender, nothing was broken to begin with. Tune in to this fun and thoughtful discussion about growth, exploration, and self-acceptance.

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Ep. 62 Clear the Mental Clutter

Tue, 26 May 2020 07:00:00 -0000

We've heard plenty about detoxifying our bodies from sugar and processed foods, alcohol, and the other things that can keep us from living our best lives. Maybe you've even gone on a detox diet yourself. Now it's time for a mental detox. Learn how to release the bad beliefs and thoughts that keep us caught in stress and limitation. With this episode, you'll learn to clear the mental clutter.

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Ep. 61 Building Better Relationships

Tue, 19 May 2020 07:00:00 -0000

When I got married, I wanted to live in a duplex with him on one side, me on the other. Instead, we bought a house, and over the last 18 years, I've had a lot to learn about strengthening my relationships and supporting my marriage. I went to some of the top relationship experts to do it. Here are some of my favorite tips for keeping any relationship strong.

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Ep. 60 Growing through Challenge

Tue, 12 May 2020 07:00:00 -0000

While nobody I know would pick pain over comfort or hardship over happiness, plenty of people find ways to transform the most difficult of situations into greater resilience and growth opportunities. Here's how you can do it too.

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Ep. 59 S2 Interview Brad Reedy: How Self-Acceptance Can Improve Your Relationships

Tue, 05 May 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We all have flaws and shortcomings, but when we can accept them in ourselves, we can better love others to develop closer relationships and greater peace in our lives, says Dr. Brad Reedy, clinical director of Evoke Therapy Programs and author of The Audacity to Be You: Learning to Love Your Horrible Rotten Self. Find Dr. Reedy at www.evoketherapy.com.

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Ep. 58 Managing Mental Exhaustion

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Whew, was I feeling rundown. The lingering stress and uncertainty was weighing on me. I was mentally exhausted. Having a hard time making decisions and staying positive. But, I didn't want to stay stuck in that downward cycle. Here's how I handled it and these tips might help you too.

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Ep. 57 How Kindness Spreads

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:00:00 -0000

There is one thing that is just as contagious as coronavirus, and when we spread this, we all do better. It's kindness and in this episode, we explore what it looks like in the time of COVID-19 and how it will help us going forward.

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Ep. 56: Bend, Don't Break

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 04:00:00 -0000

The greatest artists, innovators, leaders, parents, are able to flex and move with each situation. To see things differently and adopt a flexible mindset that allows them to grow and change and respond in powerful ways no matter what the situation calls for. Guess what? We are wired to do this too and right now an agile and adaptive mindset is a powerful tool for both our health and happiness. Here's how to develop yours.

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Ep. 55 Happiness Even During Hard Times

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 04:00:00 -0000

When we learn what it takes to be happy, then we can find our way to it and experience happiness even and especially during the roughest times. Valerie Alexander learned how to do this during one of the toughest times in her life and what she learned is just as relevant for today. Find Valerie Alexander and her book Happiness as a Second Language at www.speakhappiness.com. Polly is @PLCampbell on Twitter and Facebook @PollyCampbellAuthor.

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Ep. 54 -- How Creativity Helps Us Cope

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0000

Creativity isn't about making masterworks. It's about copping a growth mindset, positive attitude, innovative attitude, and flexible problem-solving strategy. Get it. Creativity is just the thing we need to get through these difficult times. The good news is we are all creative. I'll tell you how to access your creative spirit and make for a better day.

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#53 Set a Routine to Make Days Easier

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0000

The Covid-19 virus means big changes to our routines, but we have put some new ones in place to help. In this episode, I talk with Sherrri Sacconaghi about the importance of a routine and how you can create a simple one to help you manage stress and change. Find me on Twitter @PLCampbell, Facebook @PollyCampbellAuthor, where we are sharing coping ideas and more. Find Sherri Sacconaghi's blog at skinny-truth.com. Today's Simply Nifty are video workouts from T's Garage Fitness, check it out on Facebook.

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Ep. 52 It's OK. We Can Deal With This

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0000

We can deal with the uncertainty and stress to make this time safer and more meaningful for everyone by challenging our thoughts, finding perspective, easing stress, managing the moment, and trying a few other things. By being deliberate in our thoughts and choices, we can feel better and take care of each other during this wild time. I share some of what I'm working on in this episode.

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Ep. 51 -- S2 Interview: Living a Life of No Nonsense with Meredith Atwood

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Author and athlete Meredith Atwood talks about her year of no-nonsense and how, after taking an honest look at her life, she decided to quit drinking, leave her job, and get rid of the people-pleasing and self-sabotaging behaviors that were making her miserable. And she offers some thoughts about how we can live more fulfilling lives too. Check out the Year of No Nonsense by Meredith Atwood. Follow Meredith at www.swimbikemom.com

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Ep. 50 Rolling with Rejection

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Nobody likes to be rejected. Heck, I don't even like the word. Rejection can cause mental stress and even physical pain. But, if we deal with it the right way, that pain can also be motivating. In this episode, I'll share some of the science-based strategies I use to manage rejection and how we can actually use those setbacks to our advantage.

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Ep. 49 Find Your Sweet Spot, Live with Ease

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0000

This S2 Interview features Dr. Christine Carter, author of The Sweet Spot: How to Accomplish More by Doing Less, who says life doesn't have to be hard for us to be productive and successful. Instead, we can access our "effortless power" to get more done and feel better about what we are doing. Learn how in this episode and check out Christine Carter's books and work at www.christinecarter.com

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Ep. 48 The One Thing that Changes Everything Else

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0000

An optimistic attitude can improve your health, happiness, and even help you live longer. So what do you do if you are leaning like the Pisa of pessimism? Polly explains how to behave optimistically even when you are feeling down. Research links: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2894461/ https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/the-benefits-of-optimism-are-real.html And, find the Simply Nifty Optimism Meme on Facebooks @PollyCampbellAuthor

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Ep. 47 Ease Your Worries Now

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:00:00 -0000

Polly used to worry about everything. What-iffing her life away. But, not anymore. In this episode, Polly and Sherri talk about how worry can lead to more trouble, and what we do now so our worries so don't get in our way.

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Ep. 46 Shutting Down Self-Doubt

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Excuses, putdowns, playing it safe, these are a few of the ways we deal with self-doubt. Thing is, all of these sabotage our goals and keep us from doing the things that add fun and meaning to our lives. So, let's shut down that self-doubt. Or at least manage it better. We'll talk about how, in this episode.

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Ep. 45 Memory Hacks

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0000

In this always-on world of distraction, it can be hard to remember even where we parked our car. But, memory hacks can help. Also, remember to check out the joy bots and other creations from Gary Hirsch mentioned in today's Simply Nifty segment. These painted dominoes are a Simply Nifty way to remember our strength and courage. Find Gary on Etsy at GaryHirschartshop.

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Ep. 44 Big, Fat, Lasting Happiness

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 18:05:40 -0000

When we know what we care about and value, and align our actions with those things, we create a foundation for lingering happiness.

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Ep. 43 Do the Thing

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Polly and her buddy Sherri Sacconaghi talk over plans for 2020 and how intentions can help you take the small, daily steps needed to achieve your big goals. It starts by, well, just getting started. Happy New Year.

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Ep. 42 The S2 Interview with Nancy Davis Kho

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 09:00:00 -0000

Author Nancy Davis Kho talks about how writing 50 thank you notes in one year changed the way she experienced her world, helped her ease anxiety, and find calm during a challenging year. We really can feel better, one letter at a time. Check out Nancy's work here: www.daviskho.com.

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Ep. 41 Questions, Questions.

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0000

Questions -- even more than their answers -- can help you grow and get ahead and feel good. In this episode, we'll tell you how the power of inquiry works and offer some ideas about how you can come up with your own good questions to help create a happier life.

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Ep. 40 Celebrate Everything

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0000

This episode originally aired in April 2019, but it's worth thinking about not just during the holiday season, but all year long. Take time to mark the moments of your life with small celebrations and you're more likely to savor them and feel more satisfaction. That helps us create momentum that guides us toward even our bigger goals. Here's how to do it.

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Ep. 39 Make the Best Year Ever

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 13:00:00 -0000

Invest in yourself. By adding some simple practices, new habits, and old loves you might just find yourself, dare I say it, having more fun, feeling more energetic, and alive in 2020. Here are some of the things that can help you create the life you want in the year ahead.

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Ep. 38 Change Expectations, Find More Holiday Cheer

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0000

If your holiday traditions are more stressful than celebratory, time to adapt or toss them out altogether. Today, Sherri and I talk about how to deal with holiday stress by shifting the way we celebrate.

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Ep. #37 Staying Positive Even During Difficult Times with Allen Klein

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 12:00:00 -0000

It isn't easy to stay upbeat and positive when it feels like the world is full of bad news, but by carefully choosing your words and using positive quotes and affirmations you can stay hopeful even during hard times. Author and speaker Allen Klein tells us how.

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Ep. 36 Coping with Seasonal Stress

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0000

Stress can make us sick and keep us from enjoying our lives, but with this toolbox of stress-management tips, you'll find it easier to manage the madness even this time of year.

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Ep. 35 Talking Gratitude with Sherri

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 17:00:00 -0000

It all seems so simple, and a bit woo-woo. I mean really can you become healthier, happier, and more connected simply by practicing gratitude? Yep. My bestie Sherri is back and we unpack all things gratitude here, on Simply Said and suggest ways you can bring more gratitude into your life this Thanksgiving season. Have a comment, idea, question? Tweet me @PLCampbell, sign up for the How to Live an Awesome Life Newsletter at www.imperfectspirituality.com and connect with Sherri at www.skinny-truth.com

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Ep. 34 Julie Morgenstern Talks Time Management

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0000

Best-selling author and organizer extraordinaire, Julie Morgenstern shares how we can use our space and time to create more meaning, here on Simply Said.

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Ep. 33 Get a Boost from Journaling

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0000

There are lots of ways to document your day, thoughts, life. Find one that works for you, pick up a pad of paper and pen, and get journaling. I'll tell you how in this episode and explain how journaling can help you live well, do good, be happy.

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Ep. 32 Making Your Own Luck

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0000

There is plenty we can do to get luckier. In this Halloween-week episode, I'll tell you how to make your own luck and use superstitions to improve your performance. I'll keep my fingers crossed that you'll listen.

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Ep. 31 Donald Altman Shows How Mindfulness Can Make a Better Day

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Mindfulness can help us ease stress and reconnect to the present moment. And, when we do, we feel happier and more relaxed no matter what's going on around us. In this episode, mindfulness expert Donald Altman, the author of Reflect to the Wisdom of Here and Now shows us how we can use mindfulness as a practical way to navigate our days to feel better in the middle of our busy and chaotic lives.

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Ep. 30 Saving Yourself with Self-Compassion

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Self-compassion not only eases stress, but it can improve relationships, help us overcome errors, achieve our goals, and be more creative and innovative. It can even help us get more done. And it is so much more empowering than beating ourselves up with self-criticism. In this episode, I'll tell you how it helps and how you can use it, no matter what you are dealing with. Research by Kristin Neff, www.self-compassion.org

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Ep. 29 Connecting to Build Resilience

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0000

My buddy Sherri is back and today we are talking about how to build connection and resilience by helping others. In turn, we feel better too. Check out Sherri's blog on adult anorexia at www.skinny-truth.com

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Ep. 28 Creating Your Bounce-Back Strategy

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Setbacks are part of the deal, but we can practice and build our most resilient nature to power through the heartache to recover and thrive. We'll talk about some ways to do it here.

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Ep. 27 Managing the Midday Slump

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Many of us feel sleepy and tired after lunch. It's part a natural cycle but, but it's an inconvenient one for sure if you are working, parenting, or you know, living. It isn't easy to take a nap every time you are tired at 2 p.m., fortunately, there are a few other things we can do to rev up our energy -- and we cover them here.

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Ep. 26 Sleep, Rituals, Habits -- Sherri's Take

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Sherri, Polly's friend of 30 years, gives her take on how she uses the practices mentioned in past episodes and other practical ways to enhance sleep, build positive habits, and start her day with a morning ritual.

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Ep. 25 How to Stay Motivated

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0000

We don't always feel like hustling toward our goals, but there are a few ways to keep going even when we are feeling unmotivated. In this episode, we will talk about intrinsic motivation, values alignment, and a couple of other things that can help.

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Ep. 24 Power Up Your Morning

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 16:00:00 -0000

Choosing a few simple, repeatable, behaviors or rituals to start your day can help you create the intention, mood, and motivation that will get you off to a great start and infuse your day with positive energy.

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Ep. 23 Building Better Habits

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Don't worry about eliminating bad habits, focus on adding in better ones. By doing that, I was able to lose weight and feel healthier. This episode continues the discussion started in Ep. 22 about how we develop habits, how they drive our actions, and how we can replace those that aren't working for us with something better.

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Ep. 22 The Making and Breaking of Habits

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0000

We build habits whether we are aware of them or not. In this episode, we'll explore how we can be more in tune with what is driving our lives so we can add in more of what we want. And, I've got an update on the sleep schedule episode.

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Ep. 21: Create a Sleep Schedule to Rest Easier

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Are you getting enough sleep? Most of us aren't, yet there are a few simple things we can do to get better quality sleep and be healthier, happier, more productive. In this episode, we'll talk about creating a sleep schedule to help you maximize your shut-eye.

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Ep. 20 Talking Back to Your Inner Critic

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Self-talk can motivate and inspire or drag us down. In this episode, we'll talk about how to use those inner voices to create your greatest success and how to quiet them when they get in your way.

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Ep. 19 Create Your Best Life

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Creativity isn't just for master painters like Picasso or writers like Shakespeare. All of us can rely on our innate creativity to make art and manage budget issues, parenting dilemmas, and other life problems. Here's how.

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Ep. 18 Dealing with the Ick of Uncertainty

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Uncertainty is uncomfortable, for sure, but it can also lead to the kind of growth and opportunity that leaves us feeling alive and excited. How can we move from the upset of uncertainty into a place of Optimal Discomfort? We'll talk about it in today's episode.

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Ep. 17 Easy Ways to Manage Stressful Moments

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Everyday stresses like traffic jams and relationship conflicts, scheduling issues, and work challenges are costing us money and ruining our health. But, these easy-peasy strategies can help you diffuse the stress of the moment and move on in a healthier, happier, more productive way.

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Ep. 16 Today is Awesome

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Awe, the big goosebump emotion, can ease our stress, make us more generous and leave us feeling more connected -- a part of something special. But too often we miss the everyday awe that exists in our lives. Today we'll talk about all things awesome and how we can get more of that, right in the middle of our regular routine.

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Ep. 15 Dealing with Distraction

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Changes in routine and other daily distractions can make it hard to stay focused on our goals and the must-do tasks of our day. But there are a few simple strategies I use to stay focused no matter what's going on. They might work for you too, so listen up! We'll cover it here on Simply Said.

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Ep. 14 Living on Purpose

Tue, 25 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Research says living with purpose can make us happier and healthier and even help us to live longer. But what do we do if we don't have a clue what our purpose is? No worries, you're probably expressing it anyhow. In this episode, we'll cover the importance of purpose and how to edge a little closer to it.

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Ep. 13 Finding Silence in the Noise of Life

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Life is full of noise and distractions that can amp up our stress, harm our health, and leave us reactive and uptight. This brings down our mood, diminishes our creativity and productivity -- making it hard to get anything done -- and limits our joy. Our Joy, people. It takes a lot of energy to be busy and noisy and "on" all the time. But when we take time out to be quiet -- a few minutes each day -- or even to meditate, life opens up. We feel better, more connected and more alive. Here's how to do it.

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Ep. 12 Growing Success

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 08:00:00 -0000

When we believe that with consistent effort we can learn and grow throughout our lives, we get better. A growth mindset can help us improve, persist, cope with setbacks and create new opportunities and there are plenty of practical ways you can build it into your life.

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Ep. 11 Living Easier with Big Feelings

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 08:30:00 -0000

Emotions make us uniquely human. They can be a great source of motivation, or they can hold us back and keep us stuck in upset. But, when we learn how to manage our biggest emotions, we can diffuse the big, bad, scary ones and use our feelings to elevate our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss a couple of ways to do it.

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Ep. 9 Celebrate Everything

Tue, 21 May 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Research shows, that when we take a second to first blow out the candles on a birthday cake, we will enjoy the cake more. Simple celebrations and rituals like that can make life more fun and add to our well-being, success, and satisfaction. I'll tell you why, in this episode of Simply Said.

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Ep. 8 Everyday Courage

Tue, 14 May 2019 09:00:00 -0000

Every few months I have an appointment with the dermatologist to check for melanoma. They found it once before, and that was enough to make every scan scary. So, I muster my courage, the same stuff I use in parenting and writing books and coping with adversity, to get through. And you can too. In this episode, we talk about the kind of courage we all have and how we can cultivate it to cope with the tough times and create some momentum in for the things that matter most in life.

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Ep. 7 Wrestling with Rejection

Tue, 07 May 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Rejection hurts. But after we complain and whine for a bit, we can use these strategies to persist and push through the pain to prevail.

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Ep. 6 Super Powers 2: The Easy Way to Change Your Life and the World

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 12:00:00 -0000

Compassion and kindness not only help others, but it will elevate your life and inspire others to be kinder too.

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Ep. 5 Super Powers Gratitude, Optimism, and Curiosity

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 12:00:00 -0000

You don't have to don a cape or bodysuit to feel powerful and create goodness in the world. Gratitude, Optimism, and Curiosity can help and I'll explain why and the easy-peasy ways they come into play every day.

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Ep. 1 Backstory: How I Got Unstuck and Moving Again

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 18:13:57 -0000

I was stuck and tired all the time and knew something needed to change -- I hated that it was me. But, now I'm living well, doing good, and being happy. And if I can do it, so can you.

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Ep. 2 Staying Flexible (Instead of Freaking Out) in the Face of Change

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 18:13:26 -0000

I love a good plan. But life rarely accommodates and things change on a daily basis. So, I'm adopting a more agile mindset to help me respond -- and even enjoy -- those changing circumstances, rather than getting thrown by them. Ready to give it a try too? Then, listen up and learn how an agile mindset can make it easier to deal with change.

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Ep. 4 Small Wins = Big Success

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 18:11:14 -0000

It can be tough to stay on track when we feel like we aren't getting anywhere. Helloooo, took me years to write my first book. But, when we notice all the little steps we are completing along the way, that progress can help motivate us until we reach our grandest goals. That's the power of Small Wins -- and I'll tell you how to use it.

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Ep. 3 Easy Peasy Ways to Reboot Your Energy

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 18:05:50 -0000

Tired of being tired all the time? Yep. Me too. But, by using a few simple strategies, I amped up my energy and now, can even stay up past 8 p.m. like a real grownup. Actually, I do feel a ton better. Not so wiped out at the end of the day. The stuff I talk about in this episode really helped me and I'm hoping it makes your life easier too.

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