Do you ever feel disconnected from family and friends, especially those living far away? When each day blends into the next, how do we maintain meaningful connections? Drawing inspiration from Anne Lamott's book "Help Thanks Wow," this episode explores a simple yet profound talking ritual that offers both health benefits and deeper engagement with loved ones. The three-word practice creates a framework for authentic conversation that acknowledges our struggles, celebrates our gratitude, and ...
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Do you ever feel disconnected from family and friends, especially those living far away? When each day blends into the next, how do we maintain meaningful connections? Drawing inspiration from Anne Lamott's book "Help Thanks Wow," this episode explores a simple yet profound talking ritual that offers both health benefits and deeper engagement with loved ones. The three-word practice creates a framework for authentic conversation that acknowledges our struggles, celebrates our gratitude, and ...
Your Brain is Plastic: A 5-Minute Guide to Installing Joy
Wellness Minutes
5 minutes
2 months ago
Your Brain is Plastic: A 5-Minute Guide to Installing Joy
We explore how to shift from survival mode to thriving by retraining our brain to scan for happiness instead of danger. Our brain's natural tendency is to focus on worries and problems, but we can manually install the skill of noticing pleasure and joy. • Understanding the difference between surviving (having just enough gas to get to the store) and thriving (having a full tank) • Introducing the concept of neuroplasticity - our brain is malleable like plastic and can be reshaped • Step-by-s...
Wellness Minutes
Do you ever feel disconnected from family and friends, especially those living far away? When each day blends into the next, how do we maintain meaningful connections? Drawing inspiration from Anne Lamott's book "Help Thanks Wow," this episode explores a simple yet profound talking ritual that offers both health benefits and deeper engagement with loved ones. The three-word practice creates a framework for authentic conversation that acknowledges our struggles, celebrates our gratitude, and ...
