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Kick Starts Episodes

Start Your Week With Some Motivation, Inspiration and Exploration.

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Courage in Action
A fuller definition of courage and how you can approach life with courage, avoidance or resignation.

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How to Increase Your Motivation and Drive
Learn some basic neurobiology as it relates to motivation and how you can increase motivation.

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Rethinking Rejection
Learn why we fear rejection and how you can leverage it for growth, confidence and change.

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Boundaries: Discovering the Yes Behind the No
Discover how boundaries prepare you to manifest your potential and discover your purpose.

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Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks
Forge a new relationship with mistakes and failure and use them to your advantage moving forward.

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Facing Obstacles: The Struggle is Real - Part 2:
A look at the brain to discover what happens when something unexpected & difficult comes its way.

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Facing Obstacles: The Struggle is Real - Part 1:
A look at the brain to discover what happens when something unexpected & difficult comes its way.

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8 Ways to Spin the Truth:
8 subtle tactics people use to distort truth and can leave you confused and doubting your own truth.

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Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary:
What if opportunities for something extraordinary were hiding and disguised in the ordinary?

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Feeling Stuck in Transition:
Transitions, unlike mere changes, involve significant life shifts requiring attention and understanding.

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7 Signs of Jealousy to Look Out For:
When jealousy is the norm and isn't managed it can undermine any relationship. Be on the lookout!

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How To Stop Taking Things Personally:
Here I unpack how you can reframe criticism and poor treatment and put it where it belongs.

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Why You Should Stop Making Excuses:
Excuses are easy to make but harmful to you and your relationships. Listen to why it's best to stop.

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Does Everything Really Happen For a Reason?:
We've all probably said it and heard it. But, is it helpful to believe it? I dive a bit deeper to find out.

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How to Find and Follow Your North Star:
Learn to distance yourself from negative thoughts and develop a value based road map uniquely yours.

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The Power of Apology:
I explore the importance of apology, and its impact on both the person receiving and giving it. Hard stuff!

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Quiet Conflict: What to Do When Your Partner Refuses to Communicate:
Why some people shut down, shut out & what to do.

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How Honesty & Generosity Anchor Every Good Relationship:
The bedrock of relationship - with others & yourself.

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9 Roadblocks to Overcome and Reach Your Goals:
9 common roadblocks that prevent success and what you can do to avoid them getting in your way.

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A Few Words on Mission:
Some words on the value of writing a personal mission statement and how to go about doing so.

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Take Back Your Power & Get in Control:
When we don't exercise our power wisely, we give control over to circumstances or other people.

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Follow Your Dreams:
Learn how to listen to intuition and your internal clues and compass to find your best course in life.

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Brief Reflection on Purpose & Intention:
A brief reflection on living with purpose and intention and the importance of doing so.

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How to Stop Procrastinating:
We all do it. The reason you do it might surprise you. Here I unpack ways to break the pattern.

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Why "I'll be happy when..." Thinking Won't Lead to Happiness:
An easy trap. Stop dangling your own carrot!

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The Gift of Grief:
Grief is one of the deepest of pains but, if allowed, can be one of the most transformational experiences.

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Steering Clear of Toxic Positivity:
Toxic positivity avoids reality and negative emotions. Learn how to stay positive while staying balanced.

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How to Bring About Successful Change in Your Life:
Change is hard but doable. I outline the two biggest principles needed to make the changes you want.

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The Problem with Overthinking:
Overthinking often lowers mood and confidence and raises anxiety. Learn how to move away from it.

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Self-Love & Self-Betrayal:
A look at what loving yourself means, the different ways we betray ourselves and how we can correct.

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If You Meet a Problem on the Road, Kill It:
Do you want to highlight goals, possibilities and potential and ditch negative thinking? Take a listen.

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The Do's and Don'ts of Healthy Communication:
Healthy communication is challenge, art and skill. I discuss the nuts & bolts of effective communication.

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Is Happiness a Worthwhile Goal?: What if chasing happiness is more like chasing your tail? What if there’s a goal far more valuable than happiness?

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The Benefits of Guilt and Burden of Shame:
Guilt can be a good motivator for change but shame tears us down. I break down the function of both.

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8 Steps to Improve Self-Discipline:
These steps will help you make the changes you want and be more effective in what you set out to do.

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Daily Lessons Learned:
How can you take a hard situation & walk away with something positive & learn something valuable?

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200 Pounds Later with Lisa Brounstein:
I interview Lisa Brounstein who discusses her astounding 200 pound weight loss journey.

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What's Your Morning Mindset?:
Here are some tools to orient your mindset each morning to maximize your potential each day..

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The Trappings of Codependency:
Codependent behavior steals potential, leads to resentment and contributes to unhealthy dynamics.

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Why Can’t I Change?:
Why do so many set goals only to walk away from the challenge? Listen to learn how to attain & sustain.

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A Good Look at Forgiveness:
Forgiveness towards self and others can be a strong force fueling us to strive more and be more.

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Worry: What It Is and What We Can Do About It:
I explore the link between our thoughts, our brain, how worry is generated and how it can be tempered.

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Keystone Habits:
What they are, why they're important and how they can be the cornerstone for a new start.

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