BOBOO4 – Celebrating Kindness
Some feel kindness is the antidote to hatefulness. It does knit a community together and make us all feel healthier and happier. In this episode of Bringing out the Best of Ourselves, we asked for s...
BOO109 – REPEAT – Unkind to Myself
How often are we hard on ourselves? How often do we deny our feelings or push through? What do we do when we REALLY see that we are being unkind? In this episode, we explore what to do when we o...
BOO108- REPEAT – What Emotions Are You Spreading?
Emotions are contagious. How do we spread more positive and less negative emotions? Resources Daniel Goleman Blog Rick Hanson – Neuroscience of Happiness Developing Positive Emotions Bl...
BOO107 – REPEAT – What Am I Avoiding?
It is a powerful question to ask yourself regularly: What Am I Avoiding? You will learn more about yourself and become more intentional in your choices. It is understandable to avoid discomfort ...
BOO106 – REPEAT-Wholehearted Decisions
Great decisions require more than our heads. How do we bring our whole selves to the decision-making. Resources Like it or not emotions will drive your decisions today Getting Out of Our Head...
BOO105 – Cultivating Caring Communities
We are ahead of most communities. We have a community that knows how to care and extend kindness. Now to build on that ability to respectfully disagree. Resources Parker Palmer’s Habits of t...
Bringing Out the Best of Ourselves -Not Just a Pretty Picture: Creatively Healing
This episode of Bringing Out the Best of Ourselves explores the power of art to heal us individually and as a community. Interviews include art therapist Tessa Larson, founding member of Augusto Boa...
BOO104 – REPEAT – Changing the Script
Non-complementary behavior — when we response in a way that changes the script. For example, meeting hostility with warm or empathy. Three stories of changing the script. Resources Invisibil...
BOO103 – Resilience
Resilience is a key to success, especially in times of change. Reviewing the literature, Diane Coutu summarizes the themes in her Harvard Business Review article – How Resilience Works? Resour...
BOO102 – Creatively Healing
Creating art has been shown to support healing. Research has shown creative processes to reduce loneliness, anxiety and mood disorders. Art and beauty have also been correlated with reduced need fo...
BOO101 – Living What I Know
It can frustrating to know better than what we actually do. Why do I forget what I know? Mastery requires so much more than simply understanding. Resources Persistence Helps – Podcast Becomi...
BOBOO – Simple Habits for Complex Times – An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Garvey Berger
Dr. Jennifer Garvey Berger, co-author of Simple Habits for Complex Times, shares simple, fun and rewarding things we can do to be innovative and nimble in times of rapid change. Her practical tips n...
BOBOO2 – Extra Feature – Jennifer Applying Simple Habits to Her Cancer Journey
Towards the end of our interview, when asked if there was anything she wanted to say about Simple Habits, Jennifer described how she has used these lessons to help her navigate her journey with breast...
BOO100 – Finding Happiness That is Already Here
Happiness is not so dependent on our external circumstances as it is our mindset. Reflecting on practices we can use to remind us of the gift around us each day. Resources Shawn Achor TED Talk Posit...
Repeat – Habit of the Heart – 5
This is the 5th and final episode where we explore the Habit of the Heart from Parker Palmer’s book, Healing the Heart of Democracy. The 5th habit is: “A capacity to create community. W...
Repeat – Habit of the Heart – 4
n Parker Palmer’s book, Healing the Heart of Democracy, he talks about 5 habits of the heart we need for a robust democracy. Habit 4 is A sense of personal voice and agency. “Insight ...
Repeat – Habit of the Heart -3
Parker Palmer believes that if taken together, the 5 habits are critical to sustaining a democracy. The habits are described as deeply ingrained ways of seeing, being and responding to life that i...
BOBOO1 – Living Deeply with Dr. Roxanne Howe Murphy
Bringing Out the Best of Ourselves is a 4-part series exploring how we can grow stronger individually and as a community. This program is an interview with Dr. Roxanne Howe Murphy, the author of the...
Repeat – Habit of the Heart -2
This podcast explores Habit 2 in the Parker Palmer’s 5 Habits of the Heart; habits that are critical for a vibrant democracy. This habit is entitled: An Appreciation of the Value of Otherness....
Repeat – Habit of the Heart -1
In Parker Palmer’s book, Healing the Heart of Democracy, he cites 5 habits of the heart that will help us move beyond fear. Using excerpts from a 2013 interview, we examine the first habit — we ...
BOO99 – Simple is Hard
Simplification is appealing. Less stuff. Less complications. More space. And it is one thing to have the intention and another to live out of simplicity. Resources Summary of The Life Changing Mag...
BOO98 – REPEAT – Just Ask
Assumptions can get us into trouble. Instead of responding to each other based on assumptions, just ask. Resources Humble Inquiry by Edgar Schein The Four Agreements by Miquel Ruiz “The...
BOO97 – You Never Know What is Around the Corner
We think we know what will happen tomorrow, but we don’t. Things don’t always unfold as planned. What would our lives be like if we thought we would live forever AND die tomorrow. Wi...
BOO96 – Stillness: Even When There Is No Time
The more I learn about growing and being less reactive, the more I understand there needs to space in my life; space to observe and see my choices. Resources Sally Kempton’s resources Christophe...
BOO95 – Saying Yes
After reading Shonda Rhimes book, Year of Yes, it raised the question, what do I need to say “yes” to? Resources Shonda Rhimes TED Talk Intentionally Authoring the Next Chapter – Po...
BOO94 – What are the weeds in my life?
It takes a patient garden to remove the weeds from the roots. It takes a patient self-observer to remove the weeds from our life. Resources Persistence Helps – Podcast Stop Feeding Your I...
BOO94 – REPEAT Finding Kindness
Kindness is all around us. It is uplifting to notice and remember how many small acts of kindness are in our days. Resources Self Kindness – Neff Self-Kindness – Germer Random Act...
BOO93 – Celebrating Community
We are interconnected. We can accomplish so much more together. And the quality of our lives is greatly enhanced when we learn how to be in community. Resources Women’s Leadership Community &#...
BOO92 – Voice Lessons
Do you speak your true voice? Or do you contort it to avoid judgment or to be “right”. Some reflections on using my voice. Resources Becoming Wise by Krista Tippet A Sense of Personal V...
BOO91- Building Capability
What you focus on makes a huge difference in your well-being. For example, what do you reflect upon. If you reflect on overcoming challenges or formative experiences you are building your capacity. ...
BOO90 – Living in Uncertainty
We are living in unpredictable times. It is a mistake to think tomorrow will be like today. The book Simple Habits for Complex Times has several very practical tips. Resources Jennifer Garvey Berger...
BOO89 – Are You Listening
It takes discipline to listen; an intentional focus. And there is not better way to invest in a relationship, learn and dance through conflict. What supports our listening? Resources 10 Steps for ...
BOO88 – Year-end Reflection
The wisest ones are self-aware. We each can develop this capacity by taking time to reflect. The end of the year is a great time to reflect on what has been and what is emerging. Resources ...
BOO87- Thankful
One of the most powerful things we can do for our mental health is notice our blessings and express thanks. It not only makes a difference in your life, it affects those around you as well. Resource...
BOO86 – Presence with a C
Many of us deal with stress during the holiday season. This podcast has a few reminders about how to focus on what matters most. Resources Stress, Depression and the Holidays – Mayo Clinic Tips...
BOO85 – Witnessing
It can be hard to be with another when they are suffering. Many of us try to cheer them up or offer advice to “help” them. It is much harder and more powerful to learn how to be present,...
BOO84 – Healing the Heart of Democracy – Habit 5
This is the 5th and final episode where we explore the Habit of the Heart from Parker Palmer’s book, Healing the Heart of Democracy. The 5th habit is: “A capacity to create community. W...
BOO83 – REPEAT Healing the Heart – Habit 4
In Parker Palmer’s book, Healing the Heart of Democracy, he talks about 5 habits of the heart we need for a robust democracy. Habit 4 is A sense of personal voice and agency. “Insight...
BOO82 – REPEAT Healing the Heart of Democracy – Habit 3
Parker Palmer believes that if taken together, the 5 habits are critical to sustaining a democracy. The habits are described as deeply ingrained ways of seeing, being and responding to life that i...
BOO81- Repeat Healing the Heart of Democracy – Habit 2
This podcast explores Habit 2 in the Parker Palmer’s 5 Habits of the Heart; habits that are critical for a vibrant democracy. This habit is entitled: An Appreciation of the Value of Otherness....
BOO80 – Repeat – Healing the Heart of Democracy Habit 1
In Parker Palmer’s book, Healing the Heart of Democracy, he cites 5 habits of the heart that will help us move beyond fear. Using excerpts from a 2013 interview, we examine the first habit ...
BOO79 – Changing the Script
Non-complementary behavior — when we response in a way that changes the script. For example, meeting hostility with warm or empathy. Three stories of changing the script. Resources Invisibil...
BOO78 – Celebrating Partnership
An interview with leading human systems thinker, Barry Oshry. In 2013,Oshry created the Worldwide Week of Partnership. After learning about the holocaust as a child, he has pursued a life-long que...
BOO77 – Neither Good or Bad
A colleague asked how I defined positive emotions, as she thought of emotions neither good or bad. I agree, and there is a life-giving energy when we remember to be grateful, kind and open-hearted....
BOO76 – Bloom Where You Are Planted
Bloom where you are planted involves accepting what is and using our life force in a way that matters. Stories of different people who have chosen to bloom in difficult circumstances. Resourc...
BOO75 – What Emotions Are You Spreading?
Emotions are contagious. How do we spread more positive and less negative emotions? Resources Daniel Goleman Blog Rick Hanson – Neuroscience of Happiness Developing Positive Emotions Bl...
BOO74- Procrastination – Repeat
20% of us are chronic procrastinators and most of us experience it now and again. Researcher are learning it is not a simple time management issue, for many of us it is an emotional issue. In this e...
BOO73 – Collaborate Through Change
Resources Rapid Nature of Change Post-heroic Leadership VUCA...