BOO220 – Change is Possible
We sculpt our brain by what we pay attention to – therefore to be more intentional, we need to be aware of what we focus on. Moment by moment, we can create new neural pathways, meaning we...
BOO219 – Breathe
Learning how to get grounded helps us access more of our intelligence; we are not our brightest selves when we are reactive. Resources An Interview with Wendy Palmer Mindtraps Podcast...
BOO218 – Do You See What I See?
How do you ask a fish to see water? How do you ask yourself (and others) to see their worldview? It frames everything we see and do and mostly, we don’t notice. Resources Active Hope Reinv...
BOO217- Intentional Change
Why is it so hard to do the things you know are good for you? Some of the latest thinking about what supports change. Resources Brain science and change – video of Dr Boyatis Helping Peopl...
BOO216 – Remembering Gratitude
A gratitude practice has proven results, so why don’t I (we) do it more regularly? Resources The Benefits of Gratitude – Dr Robert Emmons Gratitude is a Choice Podcast...
BOO215 – Creating a Meditation Practice
Is it really worth taking 10 minutes a day to sit and focus our attention? Yes is the short answer. How to make the commitment is the tougher question. Resources Summary of research in Alt...
BOO214 – Preparing for Political Conversations
It is getting harder to have political conversations with people who see things differently. How do we move from being triggered to being curious? Resources The Mindtrap of Rightness podca...
BOO213 – Dreaming to Do Something New
Dreaming sounds impractical. It is however a way to nudge ourselves into what else is possible. Here is the quote I didn’t have time to insert into my 5 minute show: Eleanor Roosevelt said...
BOO212- Using My Voice
I notice how I stay comfortable and how that can keep me stuck. In this case, I noticed how I wouldn’t speak up, especially if I faced disagreement. Where was my voice? I didn’...
BOO211- Old Patterns
Old patterns are quite persistent. Even if we can see our behavior is no longer working for us, it is hard to change. Noticing is an important first step. Resources Feeling into Change Podcast A...
BOO210 – Stepping Away
There are times when you need to step away from a situation to see it more clearly. Retreats have been an important part of the process of seeing with new eyes. ResourcesGifts from the Sea by An...
BOO209 – Ladders Out of Mindtraps – ENCORE
Our hard wiring response to change is exactly the wrong thing we need to thrive in turbulence, uncertainty and complexity. In Jennifer Garvey Berger’s practical new book, Unlocking Leadership ...
BOO208- The Mindtrap of Ego – ENCORE
Our hard wiring response to change is exactly the wrong thing we need to thrive in turbulence, uncertainty and complexity. In Jennifer Garvey Berger’s practical new book, Unlocking Leadership ...
BOO207 – The Mindtrap of Control – ENCORE
Our hard wiring response to change is exactly the wrong thing we need to thrive in turbulence, uncertainty and complexity. In Jennifer Garvey Berger’s practical new book, Unlocking Leadership ...
BOO206 – The Mindtrap of Agreement – ENCORE
Our hard wiring response to change is exactly the wrong thing we need to thrive in turbulence, uncertainty and complexity. In Jennifer Garvey Berger’s practical new book, Unlocking Leadership Mind...
BOO205 – The Mindtrap of Rightness – ENCORE
Our hard wiring response to change is exactly the wrong thing we need to thrive in turbulence, uncertainty and complexity. In Jennifer Garvey Berger’s practical new book, Unlocking Leadership ...
BOO204 – The Mindtrap of Simple Stories – Encore
Our hard wiring response to change is exactly the wrong thing we need to thrive in turbulence, uncertainty and complexity. In Jennifer Garvey Berger’s practical new book, Unlocking Leadership ...
BOO203- Mindtraps – Encore
Our hard wiring response to change is exactly the wrong thing we need to thrive in turbulence, uncertainty and complexity. In Jennifer Garvey Berger’s practical new book, Unlocking Leadership Mind...
BOO202 – Keeping Yourself Small – ENCORE
Are you playing small? Do you withhold your voice? Or not risk going for what you want? What keeps us from stretching a bit? Resources Acceptance as a Path to Growth Saying Yes Possi...
BOO201 – It’s Contagious, Pass It On – ENCORE
Kindness is contagious. People who witness or receive kindness are more likely to be kind. It isn’t that hard. How do we bring more kindness into our communities? Resources Kindness is c...
BOO200 – Choosing Comfort?
In what ways do we keep ourselves small, quiet, or in denial? Choosing comfort is understandable AND it can keep us from seeing what is really going on and allow ourselves to be changed. Resourc...
BOO199 – Seeing Ourselves – Encore
Having a reflective practice is not the same as becoming more self aware. How do we increase our ability to observe ourselves. Resources Showing Up Freeing Ourselves from Limiting Stories...
BOO198 – Reconnecting to the Earth
What are the implications of business as usual? A personal exploration of Joanna Macy’s work, The Work That Reconnects. Resources Active Hope The Work That Reconnects Video on THE GREAT TU...
BOO197-Gratitude is a Choice – Encore
Gratitude is a choice despite what is happening around us. It is correlated with resilience, happiness and health. Gratitude is always an option. Resources More about the Haudenosaunee Res...
BOO196 – Lessons
What do you wish your younger self knew? Here is a partial list of the things I would tell my younger self (if I would listen)....
BOO195 – Feeling Into Change
Neuroscience is showing how embodied self awareness is essential for deep change. ...
BOO194-Mental Fitness
Does meditation really make a difference? A brief exploration of meditation’s impact. Resources Altered Traits Summary by Greater Good Altered Traits Summary by the Authors Loving Kindness...
BOO193 – Working Hope
Are you hopeful? How do we re-frame hope to support us using our energy towards what matters most. Resources Active Hope Video on THE GREAT TURNING Video on the importance of honoring PAIN...
BOO192 – Encounters with Others
In Barry Oshry’s latest book, Encounters with the “Others”, he succinctly shows how we get into trouble and can do great harm. Seeing patterns helps us see our choices. Then the chal...
BOO191 – Possibilities -Encore
We think we know what is real and what is possible. And research by Dr. Ellen Langer indicates we should think again. Maybe our questions shouldn’t be “Can I?” Mayb...
BOBOO – A Special Interview with Dr. Jennifer Garvey Berger
Interviewing Dr Jennifer Garvey Berger on her latest book, Unlocking Leadership Mindtraps. A short, practical book about how to survive if not thrive in complexity....
BOO190 – Emotions Impact Perception
We think we experience “reality”. However, what we perceive is greatly filtered. One filter, that is helpful to understand, is how our mood impacts our perception. Resources Dr. Lisa...
BOO189 – Awareness Matters
Anthony DeMello, a Jesuit Priest from India, said the ingredient for a well-lived life is awareness. We will be exploring why cultivating awareness is a freeing endeavor. Resources Strangers to ...
BOO188 – Being On Purpose
Knowing our purpose makes us less vulnerable to reactivity and it has amazing health benefits. Taking the time to figure out your “why” is well worth the time. Resources The Ladder O...
BOO187 – Taking a Stand for Kindness – Encore
Kindness means being caring and considerate. It does not mean not speaking up or doing tough stuff. How would it change my days if I took a conscious stand for kindness? Resources Psychology Tod...
BOO187 – Self- Compassion
We underestimate the power of self compassion in enhancing our well-being, health and relationships. A quick reminder of a few steps we can take to be kinder to ourselves. Resources Kristin Neff...
BOO186 – Restoring Our Energy – Encore
We need to play hard in order to work hard. The quality of our restoration makes a huge difference in our productivity and health. Resources Resilience is About How You Recharge, Harvard Busines...
Special Interview with Parker J Palmer
As author and educator Parker J. Palmer approaches his 80th birthday, he has numerous reflections on how to show up for our lives…how to navigate the political divide…what our democracy needs from...
BOO185 – Freeing Ourselves from Limiting Stories
Many think that leadership is the charismatic one; the one who has the answers. The irony is the hero leaders are not the ones who get great results. Resources Level 5 Leadership by Jim Collins ...
BOO184 – The Ladder Out of Mindtraps
Our hard wiring response to change is exactly the wrong thing we need to thrive in turbulence, uncertainty and complexity. In Jennifer Garvey Berger’s practical new book, Unlocking Leaders...
BOO183- Mindtrap of Ego
Our hard wiring response to change is exactly the wrong thing we need to thrive in turbulence, uncertainty and complexity. In Jennifer Garvey Berger’s practical new book, Unlocking Leaders...
BOO182 – Mindtrap of Control
Our hard wiring response to change is exactly the wrong thing we need to thrive in turbulence, uncertainty and complexity. In Jennifer Garvey Berger’s practical new book, Unlocking Leaders...
BOO181 – Mindtrap of Agreement
Our hard wiring response to change is exactly the wrong thing we need to thrive in turbulence, uncertainty and complexity. In Jennifer Garvey Berger’s practical new book, Unlocking Leaders...
BOO180 – The mindtrap of rightness
Our hard wiring response to change is exactly the wrong thing we need to thrive in turbulence, uncertainty and complexity. In Jennifer Garvey Berger’s practical new book, Unlocking Leaders...
BOO179 – The Mindtrap of Simple Stories
Our hard wiring response to change is exactly the wrong thing we need to thrive in turbulence, uncertainty and complexity. In Jennifer Garvey Berger’s practical new book, Unlocking Leadership ...
BOO178 – Getting Stuck in Mindtraps
Our hard wiring response to change is exactly the wrong thing we need to thrive in turbulence, uncertainty and complexity. In Jennifer Garvey Berger’s practical new book, Unlocking Leadership ...
BOO177 – How Do You Do Your Days?
What seeds are we planting with our words and actions? We are creating our future with every step we take. Do I take steps or speak in service to love and kindness? Resources The movie Mindwalk Quan...
BOO176 – Hard to Hate Up Close Encore
Brene Brown, in her new book, says it is hard to hate up close, move in. We are living in the land where us and them is more common then the notion that we are all in this together. We each can ...