Lost in Plain Sight

(Light bite) Neuroplasticity is our brain’s ability to change and adapt throughout our life. Essentially, it’s being able to touch your toes in the thought world. How we exercise our brains can have a profound impact on our cognition and memory, mood and optimism, learning ability and brain health. Psychology Today Article - Cultivating Optimism Pacific Neuroscience Institute - Cultivating Optimis...

(Deep Dive) The curse of the competent is a phrase created to describe how the people responsible for assigning tasks repeatedly assign more to the most capable people on their team than those who are less capable. This phenomenon is also called “Performance Punishment.” This week, we explore professional competency and how to manage anger and prevent burnout. References: 48 Laws of Power

(Light Bite) This week, we dive into the world of clubs, club sodas and club houses to give you the tools to navigate spaces where you can meet people with greater wealth and resources than you. We unpack the skills to getting started and get you ready to tee off!

We're diving into how so many people are "Lost in the Ingredient Label" when they're learning to evaluate healthy food options for themselves. While I'm not a nutritionist--this is not nutrition advice--we're exploring how to evaluate food choices, read food labels and finding out the story behind why a Pringle is actually ~not~ a potato chip! Potato Chip Conundrum https://recipes.howstuffworks.co...

(Light Bite) Welcome to the very first Light Bite epsiode of the LIPS Podcast! Light Bites are short tidbit epsiodes, which air every Tuesday and help you set up your week! In this week's episode, we chat about how adding spontaneous and fun activities can help you spice up your life and brighten your days, all without breaking the budget! Watch the Productivity Peter video, "Train Your Brain to A...

(Deep Dive) In this episode, we discuss the great in between--that feeling of directionlessness that we experience when unemployed, or disatisfied in our day job. The Stealth, Health, Wealth framework helps you rebalance, weighing what's important against what's not.

(Deep Dive) On a very special LIPS History episode, we explore how history always repeats from the first Lost Generation of young people following World War I, to today. We learn from those who came before with actionable tips to combat the listlessness and disillusionment that many Gen Z feel today.

(Deep Dive) In this week's episode, we discuss a story of how I digitally detoxed in the mountains of Tennessee. We also discuss the meaning of going screen free and some tips and tricks to live mores sutainably analog.

(Deep Dive) This week on the LIPS podcast, we're talking about all the personal relationship-building tips that are established through being vulnerable. Consider trying out a few of these on your significant other or friends on this special holiday. I hope that you and yours have the happiest Valentine's day. Here at LIPS, we hope that you are practicing openness, being great listeners an...

(Deep Dive) Who is in the driver's seat of your life? Despite the swirling news cycles and habits that feel impossible to break, there are many ways that you can get back in control of your life by taking ownership over the things you can or cannot choose. The Lefkoe Institute, "What Really Determines How We Live Our Lives?" Mark Manson, "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck&quot...

(Deep Dive) Our emotions are like the primary and secondary colors of a theory wheel. In this week's episode, we get to know disappointment a little better--learning how we can best recover from when we disappoint others or ourselves. Read more: https://www.6seconds.org/2022/03/13/plutchik-wheel-emotions/ https://www.stayfreeradioip.com/post/sabrina-carpenter-please-please-please-meaning-and-r...

(Deep Dive) Have you ever wondered how some people can make social interaction look so easy? Why are we drawn to certain personalities? Is being charismatic an inherent personality trait, or something that we can develop? On this week’s episode of the LIPS podcast, we’re diving into Mastering the Small Talk and every secret to make new interactions advantageous and authentic.  Episode Links:  The...

(Deep Dive) When you’re alone, how do you motivate to finish that late-night project? Why does finishing what you say you will matter? In this week’s epsiode of the LIPS podcast, we’re exploring how to manage your alone time and celebrate your successes, both big and small.  Ali Abdaal’s Youtube video “How Not To Waste Your Life” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58BHUsD24vs  

(Deep Dive) Learning to recognize, identify and feel through your emotions can be a superpower for anyone navigating their 20s. Growing up, it's like a second puberty brought on by living on your own for the first time or leaving the people you relied on for the majority of your life. In this week's episode, we discuss feeling lost in your emotions and some techniques to stay in the driver...

(Deep Dive) Have you ever looked up to a sky of possibilities and wondered if you will become successful? We all do it. We dream of being the breakout in our families—the successfulone, the stable one, or the one who makes something of themselves. But what are the chances of breaking the mold? And if there was something we could do to become the 1%, would you be able to do it? In this week's e...

(Deep Dive) Skip the new year's resolutions this year and choose something a bit more concrete. In this week's episode of the LIPS podcast, we're exploring how you can create a life contract, an outline of goals, systems and motivations to actually follow through on your commitments this new year. Click here to access your very own life contract: Here.

(Deep Dive) In this week's episode, we explore how time can relate to feeling lost? Whether you feel like you're in a rush, or you feel the future droning out before you, we'll explore how that time perception can impact your vision and goals.

(Deep Dive) In this week's episode of Lost in Plain Sight, we're exploring how being 'delusional' in our dreams factors into our success and how to mentally prepare yourself for the hard conversations and periods of growth necessary to continue evolving.

(Deep Dive) Are you prepared to face this Turkey day? In this week's episode, I break down the best tips for managing family conversation from a public relations pro.

(Deep Dive) Where does all the time go? Well... you probably wasted two hours scrolling on your phone. In Episode 2 of Lost in Plain Sight, we're unpacking distraction and the reasons why we may be feeling like we're losing the battle with our screen time.

(Deep Dive) Do you feel like you're constantly working and getting nowhere? I might have the answers that you've been looking for. In episode 1 of LIPS, we explore how perfectionism and fear can hold us back and unpack three easy strategies to overcome this freeze of being perfect.