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Why is it you can never seem to find the happiness you seek? Why can joy, contentment, and peace of mind seem so elusive, even when you're doing everything you can to find them? The answer may surprise you: You may simply be looking for happiness in the wrong places. In this podcast, you'll discover the power of a shift in focus, and some ways to get to that sweet happiness you long for. You don't...

What you bring to life is what you get from it — and that's not just a cute saying; it's the truth. How you see yourself shapes how your life unfolds, more than you might realize. In this episode, we explore how to see yourself as the unique, gifted individual you truly are — without tipping into arrogance — so you can start living a life you genuinely enjoy. Because when you're truly being you ,...

It may seem simply logical to only hang out with introverts if you're an introvert, or with extroverts, if you're an extrovert. Yet in doing so, you're depriving yourself of an array of very cool experiences you'd never otherwise enjoy. In this episode, you'll learn the essential differences between introverts and extroverts (no, it's not that introverts are anti-social and extroverts are social a...

Repetition is a powerful force, and the things you repeat most often to yourself are the very things that either power your success or your, you guessed it, your lack of it. How can you use the enormous power of repeated thoughts to work for you, rather than against you? What tools can you use to free yourself from the obstacles to success that you yourself are putting in your own way? In this pod...

Ever notice how the people closest to you—your partner, your coworkers, your family—seem to be the ones you clash with most? What trips most of us up isn't that we disagree, it's how we handle the disagreement once it starts. In this episode, we dig into what's really happening beneath those recurring confrontations: the unspoken assumptions, the defensiveness that kicks in before we even realize...

Loss is never easy. Whether you're grieving the absence of a person, a pet, a possession, or simply something that once brought you joy — the sting of losing something that mattered is universally human. But what if loss didn't have to be the end of the story? In this episode, we explore a powerful shift in perspective that just might change everything. Because buried within every loss is the raw...

Why is it you get stuck on what should be unimportant things that your children, co-workers or partner seem to inflict on you day after day? Why you can't be "mature" and just let them go? Maybe it's because you haven't taken charge of your  Reticular Activating System (RAS)  — the part of your brain that determines what's important and what's not. In this podcast, discover what your RAS is and ho...

Why is it that when you've just offered a perfectly decent opinion that just happens to disagree with your friend or partner's opinion, the conversation goes south? Do you have to permanently agree with them to have a decent relationship? Good question! In this podcast, walk away with a simple but powerful shift in how you show up in conversations — one that lets you hold your own perspective whil...

Is your job making you physically sick? Dreaded boss. Soul-crushing workday. Coworkers who drive you up the wall. If you're stressed 24/7 and running on empty — this one's for you. In Episode 141, we dig into the mind-body connection and show you how to stop being a victim of your circumstances and start using your own mind to fight back. 

Why can't you get heard? Why, no matter how loudly, angrily or with tears you speak your distress, your partner stands there like a stone? In this podcast, you'll find out how to use your body language to help ease the way into more fruitful discussions without all that drama.  

There's nothing as powerful as a switch in focus. In this podcast, you'll learn from a surprising source how to help you turn an unanticipated negative situation to your advantage.   

Are you tired of getting absolutely nowhere at work? Why, despite your best efforts, do you never seem to be the one to land the raise/bonus/promotion and achieve the success you know you deserve? Instead, it seems you land belly up in despair and depression a good deal of the time. In this podcast, you'll explore how to get yourself out of repetitive "ain't it awful" – and get yourself in the rig...

Happiness can be elusive. How can you be happy when you feel that you can't do anything right? That all you ever get from your partner, child or boss is critical comments, no matter how hard you try? Rather than figuring life is just like that and it'll never get better, discover in this podcast a different, far more powerful and empowering approach to happiness.      

Ever wonder why some conversations get stuck before they've even really gotten started? Why do you get into fights rather than getting things sorted out? Learn how to unblock discussions so you can have meaningful conversations that actually get somewhere instead of ending in a fight. In this podcast, you'll discover a powerful yet easy way to do just that.

How do you prevent your attention from always being diverted to stuff you don't like, don't want, and never asked for? Why does all this clutter get in the way of you having the good life you deserve? How can you free yourself from the negative? In this podcast, you'll discover an easy way to shift your focus so you can experience what is truly yours to enjoy.  

Why is it so difficult for people to receive your support? Why do people – friends and others – insist on arguing with you, when you know what you're offering is really good for them? What's with the "Yeah, but" argument? In this podcast, you'll find out just what the "Yeah, but" syndrome is all about, turn it into a positive and give people the opportunity to really hear what you have to say.  

  Does your partner's refusal to accept your heartfelt apology totally irritate you? Especially when whatever they were so offended by wasn't all your fault? How can you have a positive relationship without being perfect? In this podcast, receive helpful tips to master the magic of a complete apology, no groveling required, that your partner will accept.  

Why does it seem like there's just too much to do, to be, to have, and all of it riddled with what you "should" do? Why can't things just stay steady on course? Like forever? In this podcast, you'll find out how to deal with the guilt-whip of "should" so you can open up to the new and better yet to come. Listen to all Up! Podcasts here .

Now there's a challenge for you. Hosting a humongous party for your partner's parents 50 th Anniversary, to which they've invited every living relative, friend and assorted mates. And yet, it's doable. In this podcast, you'll learn a surprisingly easy process that will help you work with your partner to make this impossible party happen - without you carrying all the load. Oh happy day! Listen to...

Doesn't it just seem sometimes like you're never gonna get out of this rut you're in? Much less actually enjoy your life. It doesn't have to be that way! In this podcast, you'll explore how to turn disaster thinking into "I can do this!" so that your life can be a whole lot more satisfying. Listen to all Up! Podcasts here .

Ever have that feeling that you just can't win for losing? And then dismiss it as your lot in life? Rather than respect it as pointing to a different path that may really be successful? Discover in this podcast what being an Optimist really is, and how you can use it to change your life in the best way! Listen to all Up! Podcasts here .

Why is it that sometimes you just can't let go of an argument, a disagreement? You obsessively hash and rehash what is long done and over with. How unfortunate. Especially since it doesn't need to be this way. In this podcast you'll learn how to truly let go and be done with old "stuff" forever. Listen to all Up! Podcasts here .  

Your boss is the worst of the worst. Makes you feel lower than an earthworm, undeserving, miserable. That's not a way to live. And certainly not a way to achieve your career goals. In this podcast you'll discover what makes your boss so horrible, and how to use their secret fears and desires to pave your way to success. Listen to all Up! Podcasts here .

What is it about getting together as an extended family that seems so challenging? You should love and accept your relatives, but they drive you simply up a wall! How can you be grateful in this supposed time of gratitude when they are so annoying ? Tune in to this podcast to find out an easy way to accept your whiny/obnoxious/critical relatives so you can have a genuine Thanksgiving. Listen to al...

Do you ever have a day where it seems everything is going badly, nothing ever seems to go right? To where you want to just scream, and give up on well, everything? Yet all you want to do is be happy, so what now? In this podcast, you'll discover what's holding you back from that happiness you crave, and how to handle things so yes, you can be happy! Listen to all Up! Podcasts  here .