Thinking Vitamins

The rules of mentorship have changed. Did you get the memo? I didn't. That is, until I read Eric Koester's new book, Super Mentors: The Ordinary Person's Guide to Asking Extraordinary People for Help. In this episode, Eric teaches us why the old approach to mentorship is no longer relevant, and what effective mentorship looks like today.   Join us to learn the new rules of seeking out, reaching ou...

Join me and thought leader Daniel Pink in a lively discussion debunking conventional wisdom on effective signage, the myth of who makes good sales people, a little know trick for smarter self-talk and some surprising science on the power of embracing your regrets. You'll learn about the four main regret categories - foundation, boldness, moral, and connection regrets - and gain tips for how to har...

In this episode, I talk to Andrea Sampson who, through her work with Singularity U, has been coaching people who've been working on AI technologies for the better part of a decade. Andrea Sampson, is a TED speaker coach and founder of Talk Boutique, where she helps scientists, academics, roboticists, experts and anyone with an important mission and message become an influential speaker.   Topics d...

Do you have a book, a passion project, or a business idea that is stuck in your head? Are you looking for a system to help move your creative ideas from the realm of the imagination to physical reality? If so, you’re going to love today's guest, Emily Tamaya Meyer. Emily teaches us that turning the chakras upside down is the path to creativity. Usually chakra practices begin at the root and work u...

What if pursuing purposeful prosperity through fresh ideas was our best chance for creating a happier and healthier world? It’s a bold idea, and it’s the one behind season 2 of Thinking Vitamins...   Find out about my Season 2 guests here: https://thinkingvitamins.podbean.com/p/season-2-guests/   Thank you for listening! If you enjoy the podcast, remember to follow, rate, and share with your frien...

Have you struggled with pain, be it physical, emotional, or mental? Have you lived with what feels like maybe more than your fair share of pain? There's a famous quote. “Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” But, if suffering is indeed optional, how do we reduce it? Through my 18 month journey of recovery after my car accident, I learned first hand that by understanding more about pain and h...

Do you ask yourself big questions like: Who am I? What is this world that I live in? What is my purpose in this world? These are important questions and answering them has everything to do with how abundant you will feel in your life. To feel abundant, is to feel as though you have as much of everything as you could possibly imagine. It is hard to imagine feeling abundant without having a strong s...

The more you give, the more you get. It's an equation for abundance. The ultimate reason we seek abundance is to be fulfilled, and fulfillment is the return on our investment of giving. Whether you give a smile or a check, you will get something back.   My guest this week on the Thinking Vitamins Podcast is David Hancock, Founder of Morgan James Publishing and a Wall Street Journal and USA Today B...

You have toxins in your home. We all do...but what does that mean for you? There are no "nutritional labels" for household goods and you practically need a chemistry degree to know what's in things. As well, exposure to toxins can impact your sleep, focus, productivity and it may cause headaches, breathing issues, even weight gain.   I've been increasing my clean living over the years, but in this...

When it comes to creativity, how often have you heard "That's not a real job"? So many of my clients have come to me, later in life, to explore their real passion because they were once told or felt the societal pressure, that the creative endeavour they loved so much, was not a suitable career. My guest on this weeks episode was no different. Sylvia Humble was a trained and award winning singer w...

Have you fallen into “the Great Happiness Myth?” It goes like this… “I’ll be happy when I…” or “Once I get [fill in blank] I’ll be happy…” My guest on this episode of the Thinking Vitamins Podcast, That Daisy Chick (aka. Heather Pardon) was living her own happiness myth until she realized she wasn’t getting any closer to the finishing line. So sold her house, closed her business and bought an RV....

What is your dream of prosperity? Is it spiritual, relational, physical, emotional? Whatever you seek there will be a universal law that can tune you into how you can prosper. In this episode of the Thinking Vitamins Podcast I speak with Victoria Rader, Possibility Coach™, bestselling author, transformational speaker, and founder of  YU2SHINE . From her newest book Prosper mE: the 35 Universal Law...

Have you ever been really excited about a project, took action and then came to a dead stop Was it because of other responsibilities, or you ran out of time, money, inspiration? Well, it's happened to me, but with my background in neuroscience, change leadership, entrepreneurship and a never ending curiosity into "why we are how we are" I have the tools, techniques, and know how to breakthrough bl...

My mother's family was wealthy. My father's family was not. When they married my mother was disowned by her family for marrying a poor man, whereas, my father's family welcomed her with open arms and generosity. This is just one of the financial stories that was handed down to me and explains my complex relationship with money. What are the stories that have kept you from achieving abundance?   In...

Do you feel like your business is standing out from the competition? Are you getting the recognition at work you deserve? Promoting yourself and getting your message out so people see you and know what you do is not easy in competitive markets, but without it your customers won't find you or your boss may never acknowledge your performance. On this episode of the Thinking Vitamins Podcast I got to...

Money is an important part of abundance. It's how we can live the life we want, care for ourselves and our family and have experiences that enrich our lives and our learning. But most people struggle with mastering their money. People talk about financial literacy and financial education, but until you alter your relationship with money you'll continue to battle with that feeling that you are not...

Have you found all this social distancing has caused you social isolation, changing the way you interact with others? Instead of going back to the way it was, you can move forward and learn how to deepen friendships, re-ignite your love life, and get closer to others, whether you’re an extrovert or introvert, socially adept or socially anxious. In this episode of The Thinking Vitamins Podcast, I s...

Out of nowhere things will happen in your life that set you back, change your circumstances, or completely throw you off track. If you haven’t developed the mental toughness or emotional intelligence to face these unexpected bumps in the road they can derail you. So, how can you protect yourself from something you don’t expect? By cultivating the ability to recover quickly from difficulties, other...

Have you been thinking of leaving your job and starting your own business? Have you known for some time that your job is not serving you but staying because you haven't known what to do instead or because you feel loyal to someone at work? Thanks to the COVID pandemic, 2021 was dubbed the year of the Great Resignation. Yet, despite how many have left, some of you remain on the fence, feeling unapp...

Have you ever lost control of your temper to the point you said or did something you deeply regretted? Something way out of character for you? Something you wish you could take back? The recent incident at the Oscars between Will Smith and Chris Rock has put the topic of anger on the minds of many. It was a particularly shocking event because Will is someone who has done a lot of work on himself,...

Have you ever considered reaching out to a hero to interview them but stopped short because you weren't sure what you'd even say (or that you might be wasting their time)? In this episode, Lisa Bragg, an award-winning content creator, storyteller, podcast host, and broadcaster agreed to help me out and share tips on interviewing, serving, and increasing your message's reach.   Episode Overview how...

Are you the kind of person who once you put your mind to things you just do them? But then ... do you also have some important goals, goals you thought you put your mind to but where you're just. not. making progress? Have you wondered what gives? Why some goals are totally doable for you and why other goals feel bizarrely out of reach?   In this week’s episode, I speak to Maria Louise O'Brien who...

If you've ever worried about having to choose between expectations others have of you and a dream for your future, this episode is a must listen for you. In a world that encourages us to assimilate, to not stand out, to not make waves or disrupt others, many heart-centred people struggle to put themselves first, prioritizing the needs of those around them, often putting off their hopes and dreams...

For many, the problems with the world are feeling overwhelming. Covid is taking lives. Stances are dividing families. There is a horrific and unjust war in the Ukraine. The environment is in trouble. Politics in western countries are more fractious than ever. And, this is women's history month: and women's rights is a cause which still requires much attention. We all want a better world, but somet...

Are you way overdue for an an abundance breakthrough? Do you want to have more positive thoughts but you don't know how? Have you been feeling stuck and frustrated, and worried success advice doesn't work for you? In this episode, you'll learn about the 4 challengers of abundance - the 4 things that block us from creating an abundant reality - and how to use Thinking Vitamins to overcome them.   N...