Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast

Taking 100% Responsibility with Donna Placio

In this episode, Conscious Leadership Coach Donna Placio and I talk about the transformative power of taking 100% responsibility for ourselves, our words, our actions, and our lives. We explore how our blame culture and innate wiring for threat detection contribute to our inability to take responsibility,what taking responsibility actually means and that it is not about assigning blame, but about owning our own actions and results. We also uncover the importance of awareness and the impact of being in a threat state on our ability to be creative and innovative and how shifting to trust can transform our relationships, our work, our families and our  lives. Taking 100% responsibility is one of the essential ingredients for creating thriving relationships. 
 
Takeaways
 
Taking 100% responsibility for ourselves of our words, our actions and our lives is transformative.
OUr blame culture and innate wiring for threat detection contribute to our inability to take responsibility.
Taking responsibility is not about assigning blame, but about owning our own actions and results.
Building awareness is key to taking 100% responsibility.
Taking responsibility requires curiosity, awareness and the willingness to change patterns.
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About Donna
 
Donna Placio is a Conscious Leadership Coach who feels passionate about coaching leaders of all types in stepping into Creator of the lives they most want.  She loves helping others come home to Self in a way that unleashes the most authentic, alive, and powerful expression of themselves.  Donna delights in her life as a coach and coaches individuals, leads co-ed conscious leadership forums, women’s circles, and facilitates retreats.  She’s married to her college sweetheart and is the mother to two powerful young women and an adorable goldendoodle. 
 
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Let’s do a Mid-Year Check-In

Can you believe that we are half-way through 2024? In this episode, Julie shares her mid-year ritual and the questions she asks herself to review, realign and reset. Reflecting on progress, celebrating wins and learning from our successes and setbacks is an essential part of our growth, along with staying open to new possibilities, and a willingness to adjust our goals if need be.
Here are the questions I am asking myself this week:
Am I prioritizing myself? Am I doing all the things that I know support my mental and emotional wellbeing? For me those are my morning routine, moving my body, making time for authentic connections, and doing work that is purposeful and meaningful?
Next, How do I feel in my body? What is my energy level? Am I feeling energized these days or depleted?
Am I sleeping and moving my body in ways that support feeling good? I have a couple minor injuries right now…What are the activities that are feeling most in service to me in this season?
Finally, does my work and how I am showing up in all aspects of my life support my big P purpose, which is the impact you want to make in the world. 
After I do that inventory,  I sit with the goals that I set out in January. 
Which goals am I on track to achieve by the end of the year?
Are there any goals that I am struggling with or have not yet started? If there are, what is happening? Which leads me to 
Are my current goals still relevant to my overall vision and long-term objectives?
Have any of my priorities changed since the beginning of the year?
Do any of my goals need to be adjusted or redefined to better align with my current situation?
What resources (time, money, skills) have I used effectively to work towards my goals?
Are there any additional resources or support I need to achieve my goals?
How motivated do I feel about each of my goals?
What successes and milestones have I celebrated this year?
What have I learned from both my successes and my setbacks?
What specific actions have been most effective in progressing towards my goals?
What new actions or strategies can I implement to enhance my progress?
Are there any habits or routines I need to change to better support my goals?
 
And here is where I get really excited....
What are my top priorities for the next six months?
What do I want to keep doing?
What do I want to stop doing?
What do I want to start doing?
How can I maintain momentum and stay focused both on my goals?
What will success look like for me at the end of the year?
 
Check out this episode for all the tools you need for YOUR mid-year check in!
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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.
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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:
 
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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….
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