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In this episode, we're unraveling the wellness world. What does it even mean? Who is benefitting from it? Who can you turn to for information? And why is it so stressful trying to keep up with it all? I think this episode will help ease your mind about all of the things the internet tells you that you "should" be doing. Forget the Shoulds NewsletterPuzzling Through Our Eternal Quest for WellnessHow Fake Science Sells WellnessRecent Washington Post Article

In this episode, we're talking about that thing that happens to all of us each day...aging! Somehow we still live in a time where aging men are adored and praised while aging women are still doing everything in their power to look like they are forever 25-years-old so that they can continue being accepted by society. When will it end? And how is this neverending quest affecting our focus and distracting us from other areas that actually need our time and energy? We get into all of it today.Forget the Shoulds NewsletterWomen Are Always the Wrong Age

In this episode, we're traveling back in time. We'll explore where the word nostalgia comes from, why we love it so much, and all of the benefits nostalgia offers to us. We'll also examine the difference between reflecting on the past vs. ruminating over the past and romanticizing it. I mention a really good documentary that I recently watched too-millennials will love it!Forget the Shoulds NewsletterScience of Nostalgia NYT videoWhat is Nostalgia Good For? Quite a Bit. NYTWhen Looking Back Helps Us Move Forward, or How Nostalgia Can Be Good. WP

In this episode, I'm discussing why I am feeling over social media lately. I get into my personal history with it, plus I explore why it seems millennials as a whole are taking massive steps back when it comes to posting and just being overly present on all of the platforms. If social media hasn't been doing it for you, then I highly encourage you to give this a listen.Forget the Shoulds Newsletter

In this episode, we're getting into it...and by "it" I mean the Barbie movie. I have three questions that I present and explore throughout the episode as we take a closer look at some of the problems that exist in our society and how the movie explores them. If you haven't seen it yet, this will contain some spoilers, so listen at your own risk. Forget the Shoulds Newsletter

In this episode, we're examining the ultimate goal of self-help & manifestation gurus...getting to that point of self-actualization. But is this really the finish line? Once you get there, will you be there for the rest of your life or is there more to it? As with most things, it is not an all-or-nothing mentality. After listening to this episode, I hope you start showing yourself more compassion when you just don't feel like exploring your potential or the meaning of life some days. I feel ya.Forget the Shoulds Newsletter

In this episode, we're taking a closer look at the leisure gap that currently exists between men and women. Do you ever feel guilty when you're taking time to yourself and experience thoughts like, "I should be doing more right now"? I get into why leisure time is essential and you need more of it in your life...with no strings attached. Forget the Shoulds NewsletterSources in episode:Why You Need to Make Fun a Priority (and How) by Sophie CaldecottU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 

In this episode, we continue the boundary talk from last week, but we are focusing more on handling other people's reactions to your boundaries. I also challenge you to examine your own rules and "shoulds" that you have for other people. Other people do not need to understand our boundaries and you do not need to understand theirs either, but they are necessary to communicate and uphold so that our resentment doesn't build up and boil over. Forget the Shoulds Newsletter

In this episode, we're unraveling what boundaries really are and why you actually do need clear boundaries in your life even if you're sick of hearing that word. This won't be your typical boring boundary talk though. I'm breaking it down in a way that will help you clearly understand what a boundary is, why it's important, and you'll learn how to start setting your own right now.Forget the Shoulds Newsletter

In this episode, we're looking at just how much a scarcity mindset can affect your daily habits, behaviors, and decisions. If you knew something was draining you day in and day out, you'd want to do something about it, right? If you've ever found yourself thinking you're not enough or you don't have enough of something, then I highly encourage you to take a listen to today's episode. Forget the Shoulds NewsletterFighting Burnout Starts with a Shared Language by Annaliese GriffinEscaping the Cycle of Scarcity by Tina Rosenberg

In this episode, we're exploring some startling statistics about reading in recent years. Why is reading on the decline when it has so many incredible benefits? We'll get into why reading is such an important activity and how it relates to our ability to empathize with others and show strong emotional intelligence in our own lives. We'll also look at how your main medium of consumption can influence your daily behaviors. I challenge you to listen to this and then take time deciding if there are any shifts you want to make in your own habits.Forget the Shoulds NewsletterStolen Focus by Johann HariThe Case for Reading Fiction by Christine Seiferthttps://hbr.org/2020/03/the-case-for-reading-fiction

In this episode, we're digging into the awesome parts of being an introvert. Maybe you are one or maybe you know a few, either way, this episode will provide you with some helpful insight. Introverts are not necessarily antisocial and shy as they so readily get labeled. The downside of introversion though is that we live in a world that idolizes extroverts, but there may be some flaws with this thinking and you'll see why. Forget the Shoulds Newsletter

In this episode, we're exploring why we worry so much, the types of worrying we do, and how we can start approaching our worries in a way that's helpful. So often, it's easy to hold yourself back because of worry. While we can't get rid of worry, incorporating these shifts whenever you feel it creeping up can help you refocus on right here and now. I mean...this moment is really the only certain guarantee we have, right?Forget the Shoulds Newsletter

In this episode, we're discussing how what was originally called The Imposter Phenomenon morphed into what we now know of as Imposter Syndrome. Do you really have it? Or are you just a human having a human experience with human emotions? We'll talk about shifting the terminology and empowering yourself rather than feeding into the idea of doubting your abilities.Forget the Shoulds Newsletter"Why Everyone Feels Like a Fraud" article:https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/02/13/the-dubious-rise-of-impostor-syndrome"Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome" article:https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome

In this episode, we're continuing our talk about habit change. If you haven't listened to Episode 30 yet, do that first. I am sharing a real world example with you on what behavior change looked like for me as I shifted a major habit almost two years ago. I'll also talk about uncovering the hidden fears and anxieties along the way. It took a lot of work and curiosity about why I was making the choices I was making. My hope is that this example will help you if you're ready to create any sort of change in your life. Forget the Shoulds Newsletter

In this episode, we're talking about habit changes. Ever have something you really wanted to switch up, but you kept doing the opposite thing anyway? You had this back and forth going on in your brain about why you weren't just making the change? If this sounds familiar, then this episode will be helpful in uncovering why that is the case. We're exploring why we are so reluctant to change, the stages of change, and what really holds us back (hint: it's NOT lack of consistency or willpower). Forget the Shoulds Newsletter

In this episode, I ask you to consider how delaying gratification might actually create more fulfillment in your life. Plus, we are looking at it in a new way that doesn't have to feel like you're constantly depriving yourself (because who wants to live like that)? Intrigued yet? Make sure to listen for more on this topic.Forget the Shoulds Newsletter

In this episode, I challenge you to start questioning where you're headed. Are you caught up in the frantic chase for enough? The chase towards that magical destination where you'll finally have it all? If this sounds familiar, then I encourage you to slow down and take a listen. Forget the Shoulds Newsletter

In this episode, it's time to ask yourself what algorithms are running freely in your mind each day and how they are affecting other areas of your life. We'll discuss what you can do to interrupt any algorithms that you are not loving right now and use that disruption to create habit and behavior changes that better serve your life.Forget the Shoulds Newsletter

In this episode, we're breaking down why we tend to take things really personally sometimes and what we can do to help ourselves be a bit less reactive. I think this is an important conversation to have, especially in this day and age with social media being such a big part of our lives. Forget the Shoulds Newsletter