Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast

The Power of Play With Andrea Seydel

Play is essential for creativity, problem-solving, and learning. It stimulates the brain, boosts mood, and strengthens connections with others. Andrea Seidel, the founder of Live Life Happy Publishing, joins us to chat about the power of play and the barriers that prevent us from embracing it. She shares her personal journey and how play helped her overcome some big challenges. 
Adopting a play mindset and optimizing joy potential can lead to increased positivity and happiness. In this conversation, Andrea Seydel, co-author or “The Power of Play: Optimize your Joy Potential”  and Julie explore the science of play and offer practical tools for incorporating play into daily life. 
 
Key Takeaways:
Play stimulates the brain and enhances creativity, problem-solving, and learning.
Play boosts mood, reduces stress, and strengthens connections with others.
Barriers to play include societal beliefs that play is only for children and the perception that play is frivolous.
Adopting a play mindset and prioritizing play can optimize joy potential and contribute to overall well-being. Play can bring joy and fulfillment to our lives.
Self-awareness is key to incorporating play into daily life.
Trying new experiences can create new neurological pathways and add excitement to our lives.
Play can be found in everyday activities and can be personalized to each individual's preferences.
 
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About Andrea:
 
Andrea Seydel, founder of Live Life Happy Publishing and affectionately known as the Book Doula, is a seasoned figure in the writing and publishing world. With over five best-selling books under her belt, including The Power of Play, Optimize your Joy Potential,  Andrea has become a beacon of inspiration for aspiring authors. Her dedication to nurturing writers' dreams has led her to assist hundreds of individuals in crafting and publishing their own books. 
Andrea’s credentials include:
BA Psychology
RNCP Registered Nutrition Consulting Practitioner
PPP Positive Psychology Practitioner (CAPP)
CPC Certified Professional Coach
CPPC Certified Positive Psychology Coach 
ERYT Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher
CNVC Certified Non Violent Communication Trainer 
NLP Practitioner (Neuro-Linguistic Programming)
WISP Well-Being In-School Support Practitioner 
Mental Health First Aid & Applied Suicide Intervention Training
 
Where to find her:
 
On her website
On Instagram
Check out The Power of Play: Optimize Your Joy Potential

Creating the Summer You Want With Intention

I don’t know about you, but every year when June hits, I hear Alice Cooper’s “School's out for Summer” in my head. Leaving homework and structure behind, the beginning of June still feels like an exhale, even though I haven’t been in school for years. It also reminds me that summer is a slightly slower season, filled with more space and time for the things that bring us joy.
 
In this episode, I share some of the questions I am asking myself in order to create the Summer that I want. For me it’s more fun and adventure, more connection and exploration, all while feeling a sense of ease.
 
How about you? What do you want your summer to look like?  Feel like? Check out this short episode to begin the exploration and cultivation of the summer that you most want to create!
 
Key Takeaways:
Creating a fulfilling summer requires intention and planning.
Consider how you want to feel, what activities you want to do, who you want to spend time with, and what you want to learn.
Self-care and connection are essential components of a well-curated summer.
Planning and taking action are crucial for turning summer desires into reality.
 
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Taking Care of YOU in Stressful Times

Show Notes Episode 14 - Taking Care of YOU in Stressful Times
 
In this episode, Julie tackles the importance of practicing self-care, especially during times of stress. She shares her favorite self-care practices, including breathing exercises, moving the body, eating nutrient-dense foods, prioritizing sleep, limiting media exposure, setting boundaries, practicing gratitude, connecting with others, journaling, and practicing self-compassion. Julie emphasizes the importance of incorporating these practices into daily life, even if it's just starting with micro adjustments.
 
Key Takeaways:
 
Practicing self-care is essential for maintaining physical, mental, and emotional well-being, especially during times of stress.
Self-care practices include breathing exercises, moving the body, eating nutrient-dense foods, prioritizing sleep, limiting media exposure, setting boundaries, practicing gratitude, connecting with others, journaling, and practicing self-compassion.
Incorporating small adjustments and micro changes in self-care practices can make a big difference over time.
Subscribing to Julie's newsletter provides access to more tools and strategies for living with greater ease and well-being.
 
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Essentials for Well-Being with Carolyn Collins, LCPC

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and mental health is a top priority at Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast.This week, Carolyn Collins, LCPC and I talk about the impact of disconnection, distrust and dysregulation on mental health. We explore the causes of disconnection and distrust and the importance of self-regulation, co-regulation and self-soothing in times of stress. We share tools and strategies for building awareness and acceptance and creating change, stressing that curiosity is an essential ingredient for connection, trust and regulating our nervous systems in order to thrive and flourish in our complex and complicated world.
 
If you feel like you can use a little Well-Being Spring “tune up”, don’t miss this episode! 
 
#mentalhealth #connection #wellbeing
 
Takeaways:
 
Disconnection, distrust, and dysregulation are prevalent today and have a significant impact on our mental health.
The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified these challenges, leading to increased disconnection and distrust.
Self-regulation and co-regulation are essential for managing mental health and well-being.
Identifying and utilizing resources and strategies can help individuals navigate disconnection and promote connection and thriving. Self-soothing and self-regulation are important skills to cultivate for overall well-being.
Building awareness and acceptance of our “self-soothing” behaviors can lead to healthier choices.
Curiosity is a powerful tool for breaking down barriers and building connections.
Connecting with others is a fundamental human need and contributes to not only our mental health but our overall well-being.
 
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About Carolyn Collins, LCPC
 
Carolyn is the founder of Be Healthy Within, a wellness company dedicated to promoting mental health awareness, fostering growth mindset, and developing connections to self and others. Her mission is to help individuals balance their lives through a whole body integrative approach. She works to bring awareness, acceptance, and change by connecting to oneself, others, and purpose. Recognizing that each person holds within them the innate ability to know what they need for healing. Carolyn guides her clients through acceptance and empowers them to make the changes they need to live happier and healthier lives. In working from a holistic perspective,
she encourages her clients to all aspects of self-care, nutrition, exercise, personal connections, identification with values, and deeply creating deeply meaningful relationships. 
Carolyn has her master's degree in counseling, psychology from Loyola University. She has a post-master's degree in art therapy. She also started an art therapy nonprofit. She's a certified health coach. She's completed power collaborative professional development training with girls leadership. And she has her 300 hour yoga alliance certification in yoga psychology focusing on the healing power of yoga, meditation, breath work and shadow work.
 
Connect with Carolyn at www.behealthywithin.com
On Instagram
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Body Keeps the Score By Bessel van der Kolk MD
Dr. Arielle Schwartz
The Gottman Institute
The Still Face Experiment

Cultivating an Aliveness Mindset with Jack Craven

Everything we want to do and change in our lives begins in our mindsets. This week, Jack Craven, author of the new book Aliveness Mindset, Lead and Live with More Passion, Purpose and Joy, and I dive into what it means to live “all in” while taking responsibility for ourselves, our work, and our lives. In this lively conversation, we talk about mindset and the things that hold us back from living and working in full aliveness. We also talk about tools and strategies to embrace aliveness, identify and co-create your “optimal state” and engage in life, relationships and work in entirely new ways. 
 
Key Takeaways
Mindset is the foundation for your growth.
Taking ownership and being open to new perspectives are key aspects of mindset.
Embracing aliveness requires pushing through the fear and taking action.
Prioritize how you want to feel, not just what you want to do.
Being 'all in' means fully committing and engaging in life.
Set intentions and take actions to feel alive.
Surround yourself with reminders of your optimal state.
 
Feeling like something may be missing in your life? Want more of the things that ignite your creativity, curiosity and open heart?  Download and listen to this episode now!
 
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About Jack Craven
With a diverse background as a trial lawyer, seasoned CEO, longtime member of Young Presidents Organization, mindset author, distinguished executive coach, and C -suite team facilitator, Jack has spent the last nine years leading countless CEOs and their C -suite teams into more fulfilling, authentic lives. In his work over the past decade, Jack continually found what he personally experienced in his long -term CEO role. 
Executives aren't necessarily satisfied with their lives, but feel guilty asking for more because they know they're privileged and blessed.
 
Through his living “all in” philosophy, he has helped leaders and their companies reach the pinnacle of their potential. He aids leaders in honing their effectiveness and fulfillment by pinpointing drivers, strengths, blind spots, and helps them discover deeper purpose, joy, and happiness in their lives. To help executives become fully immersed in their aliveness, and live their best professional and personal lives. On April 2nd, Jack launched his first book, Aliveness Mindset, Lead and Live with More Passion, Purpose and Joy.
 
Learn more about Jack Craven at https://www.jackcraven.com/
Connect with him on LinkedIn
Purchase Aliveness Mindset Lead and Live with more Passion, Purpose and Joy  here
 
 

Unleashing the Power of Joy with Lori Pine

In this episode, we dive into the power of joy and how it can be unleashed in every area of our lives. Together with my Leadership Coach Lori Pine, we explore the definition of joy, and how it differs from happiness, as well as the challenges of finding joy in an achievement-oriented hustle culture that we are living in. Lori shares her personal journey from burnout to a joy-filled life and emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and intentionality in creating joy. We talk about the role of purpose, self-worth, and self-care as key ingredients to joy and thriving. 
 
Here are some key takeaways:
 
Finding joy requires self-awareness, intentionality, and the ability to pause and appreciate the present moment.
Joy is not found in busyness or achievement alone; it is about aligning with our purpose, building positive relationships, and prioritizing self-care.
Creating joy and spaciousness in your  life requires making micro-adjustments and being open to change.
Joy is a birthright and a key ingredient to thriving in all areas of life.
 
Tune into this episode for tools, strategies and micro-adjustments you can make to bring more joy into your life!
 
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About Lori:
Lori Pine is a 25-year corporate VP turned certified executive leadership coach, helping female executives establish healthy leadership practices with the goal of creating thriving professional and personal lives. Working with global powerhouse brands like Anheuser-Busch, the Coca-Cola company, Campbell's Soup Company, Lori learned firsthand the pressure of being a woman on the rise.
 
Today with Lori's guidance, her clients can develop curated action plans that prioritize self-awareness and empowerment, allowing them to spend more time enjoying their lives and less time feeling stuck. She has her own proven joy revolution framework, which offers a clear path from joylessness to joy, ensuring once vibrant and confident women can feel alive and inspired. 
 
Connect with Lori:
 
On LInkedIn
On Instagram
Check out her website

Using AI as a Tool for Thriving with Theresa Fesinstine

In this episode, we explore the potential of AI to help us thrive with entrepreneur Theresa Fesinstine. We talk about AI in building people-culture, the challenges and risks associated with AI and the importance of using it as a tool, rather than relying on it to replace human intelligence. We also talk about the impact AI has on productivity, time management and connection. Theresa shares her favorite AI tools and emphasizes the need to add human creativity and discernment to AI generated content…the world still needs us to add our own “special sauce” to the work that we do and the way we move through the world.
 
Key Takeaways:
AI can play a role in building people-culture by providing insights and efficiencies that humans may not have the capacity to process.
AI tools can help improve productivity, time management, and task prioritization in both work and personal life.
It is important to be aware of the challenges and risks associated with AI, such as the lack of explainability and potential security concerns.
Embracing AI as a tool can save time and create more possibilities for connection, allowing individuals to prioritize their well-being and thrive.
 
If you are looking for ways to make more time for connection with, and investing in your well-being, check out this week’s episode to learn more about using AI as a tool to thrive and flourish.
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Can you REALLY Coach Yourself? with Antonia Bowring

So many of us want to make changes in our lives. Some have big goals which require big changes and I am guessing most of us have small goals or small changes we want to make right now. And here is the reality…not everyone has the resources to hire a coach. 
In this episode, we will dive into the question, “Can you really coach yourself?’ with Antonia Bowring, Executive Coach and author of “Coach Yourself, Increase Awareness, Change Behavior, and Thrive”. Beginning with our values as the foundation for who we want to be, where we want to go and what we want to do, this conversation is filled with the tools and strategies we need to coach ourselves.
 
If you want to make any change, big or small, in your life, check out this week’s episode. 
 
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 Antonia is a highly credentialed, top New York executive coach who works with founders, C-suite executives, and leadership teams.
 
One of Antonio's areas of expertise is helping neurodiverse leaders create the necessary scaffolding to leverage their gifts and maintain their focus. She's a frequent speaker to companies and groups on topics ranging from mindfulness, ADHD in the workplace and communication best practices. Her articles through the Forbes Coaches Council are widely read and the American Reporter named her one of the top 10 leadership coaches to watch in 2022. Her most recent book,“Coach Yourself, Increase Awareness, Change Behavior, and Thrive” offers practical frameworks exploring the power of performance coaching to become the best version of yourself. 
 
Connect with Antonia here….
 Ab-strategies.com
LinkedIn

Moving from Goal Setting to Goal Getting with Jen Laffin

We all know the thrill of victory. Crossing a finish line, or giving an outstanding presentation or reading a book a month this year. . Achieving our goals not only feels good, it builds our sense of self-efficacy, confidence and courage to keep setting bigger goals for ourselves. In today’s episode, Jen Laffin and I talk about three of the most common barriers to reaching our goals, procrastination, perfectionism and imposter syndrome. 
And they all begin in our minds! 
Tune into this great conversation, which  includes tools, strategies and Jen’s wisdom on moving from being a goal setter to a goal getter!!
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About Jen
Jen is a success mentor, which I love that title, who has spent the last 15 years helping goal setters become goal getters. She specializes in supporting those who struggle with procrastination, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome to develop self-accountability without angst and move out of their comfort cave toward new growth.
Jen is the host of the Flight School podcast and founder of the Goal-Getters Club.
 
Connect with Jen
https://www.jenlaffin.com/
On LinkedIn
Listen to Flight School on Apple Podcasts
Resources:
Personality isn’t Permanent By Dr. Benjamin Harvey
Be Your Future Self Now By Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Bring your Personality, Please with Danielle Hughes

In today’s episode, Danielle Hughes and I have a fun conversation about words and the challenges and payoffs to knowing how to express ourselves when it comes to talking about ourselves. We talk about how vulnerable it can feel to actually talk really honestly about who we are, beyond our skills and what we do in the world.
Who are you beyond your job description? Who are you beyond your title? 
We all have a personality and that is what makes us unique…it’s our own brand of “special sauce”. Take a listen and learn how to begin sharing what makes you, YOU and why it matters!
 
Listen to this week’s episode for some simple shifts that can change everything.
 
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About Danielle
Danielle is the Chief Personality Officer of More Than Words Marketing.
Danielle Hughes helps individuals and institutions to develop their genuine personality brand. This allows you to own and embody your message, feel comfortable expressing it, and convey what makes you different from your competition so that you can attract the right audience and repel the wrong one. Danielle's client list is long and storied, so since she's showing off...
 
It includes companies like Google, PWC, eBay, Discovery Channel, Capital One, Gap, Columbia University, the Jed Foundation, among others, often referred to as a magician with words, which I'm actually going to absolutely endorse that because I'm going to tell you a little bit about what Danielle helped me with. While she can't pull a rabbit out of her hat, she can hone your brand message and deadlift you and your employees, but not at the same time.
 
That's just irresponsible. No, Danielle is available for office party tricks and accepts payment in bottles of Bordeaux. Welcome Danielle.
 
Connect with Danielle on LinkedIn
(If you want to see some of Danelle’s word magic, check out my LinkedIn profile in my  link above)
Check out her website here.