Act to Live

Summary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime explore the concept of rumination. They discuss their experiences being 'stuck in a rut' and wishing they could 'hit the reset button.' The duo then discusses signs that you might be stuck in a cycle of rumination, as well as ways that you can start to work yourself out of that rut.  Action Event of the Week: If you find yourself...

Summary: On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott brings up the topic of 'survival mode.' A topic sparked by the awful happenings in Ukraine. And yet, a mode that many of us have probably experienced at least once in our lives, albeit to a much lesser degree. Jaime and Scott define 'survival mode' and then talk about possible signs that you may be living in 'survival mode.' The duo wraps...

Summary: This week on the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime dive into emotions. They asked each other, "How are you, really" and discover that by simply adding the word "really" at the end, we can encourage others to share some true feelings and emotions, which may be very helpful to learn more about each other and assist those in need. They next took some time to define what emotions are, wher...

Where did we walk this week? Happy New Year! Scott and Jaime start out 2022 by diving into a conversation about what happens when our mind gets stuck. They talked about how fears, anxiety, and the stories we create might allow us to keep the same perceptions that may not allow us to move forward. They then go on to say that the lack of validation from others, the distance from our values and getti...

Summary:   On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Jaime and Scott explore the word 'home.' They share their own thoughts connected to the concept - experiences connected to physical places they've lived; feelings when surrounded by the people who mean most to them; and, even thoughts that surface when eating a certain food or participating in a specific activity. The duo also talks about the...

Summary:   On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Jaime starts about the episode by talking about a quote that she recently saw on Instagram. The quote, by Erica Layne, brings up the idea of saying 'NO' to things that drain your energy and 'YES' to things that fill you up. Scott and Jaime then discuss the concept of saying 'NO' - something that both of them struggle with at times. The duo the...

Summary:   On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime begin by talking about the 'act' of being kind to others. The two then explore random acts of kindness and share their experiences both on the giving and receiving end of these acts. Scott then talks a bit about the health and neurological benefits of performing random acts of kindness. The duo wraps up the episode by discussin...

Summary:   On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Jaime and Scott talk about confidence - a term that is frequently used; however, perhaps not totally understood. The duo talks about their personal definitions and the roles confidence plays in their lives. They also talk about abilities that they feel confident in and those that they do not. Scott and Jaime wrap up the episode by talking a bi...

Summary:   On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott's friend and bandmate, Joel Wilson, joins the duo to talk about music! Together, Scott and Joel discuss their experiences as musicians, some of the roles that music plays in their lives, the impacts that music can have on others, and more.    ACTion Event of the Week: Take some time to explore music - in whatever way is most fitting to y...

Summary:   On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott talks about a conversation he had recently with a close friend. His friend posed the question - "Are we all in the same boat or simply in the same ocean?" As Jaime and Scott talk about their responses to this question, Scott introduces the concept of community psychology. Community psychologists seek to create a positive social change wi...

Summary:   On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime talked about the courage it took Simone Biles to say, "no" to competing. How our definition of a "success" in any occupation might involved a lot of factors and not just winning. And, Scott and Jaime dive into William Leth's article, from The Guardian about the power and benefits of saying "no" to something because saying "no"...

Summary:   On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime talk about their definitions of the terms aggression, peace, and peace of mind. Scott then walks Jaime through a short quiz meant to better understand her current level of peace of mind. The duo then talks about the ways in which taking time to foster peace of mind can be helpful to ourselves and the world in general.   ACTion...

Summary:   On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime GO LIVE! Together, with input from their listeners, the duo discusses the following questions: What is inspiration? Where does inspiration come from? What does inspiration look like? What feelings does inspiration spark in your life? What does inspiration motivate you to do? ACTion Event of the Week: Tune in this week to those...

Summary:   On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime talk about their struggles with making big (and small) choices in life. The duo then discusses some of our innate biases that often increase the difficulty of making an objective decision. Jaime and Scott wrap up the episode by talking through some pointers that might help us all to feel a bit more confident when attempting to...

Summary:   On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime talk about the unknown and some of the reasons why the unknown can be so fear-inducing. The duo talks about the fact that the unknown brings with it a sense of uncertainty that our brain struggles to plan for/figure out. This uncertainty can lead to fearing or worrying about an outcome that may never happen. Jaime and Scott wra...

Summary:   On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime are joined by guest stars Dr. Derek Daniels and Dr. James Panico. Together, the group explores the concept of active listening - What is it? Why is it important? What effects does the practice of active listening have on the brain? What are some ways to strengthen our active listening skills?  ACTion Event of the Week: LISTEN!...

Summary:   On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime explore a broader definition of humor, which involves the experiences of being positive and fun. The duo then talks about the age-old adage - "Laughter is the best medicine" and discusses some of the known benefits of laughter to one's physical health, mental health, and social health. Jaime and Scott wrap up the episode by tal...

Summary:   On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime talk about the psychological principle known as 'The Anniversary Effect.' Many people may experience unsettling emotions around the anniversary of a significant event - like the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jaime and Scott then talk about things people can do if they find themselves experiencing strong emotions and challengi...

Summary:   On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Scott and Jaime talk about the concepts of burnout, compassion fatigue, and the difference between the two. This year has been really, really challenging and many people have found themselves in unplanned caregiving roles. Caring for others during times of stress and struggle in our own lives can be extremely taxing on us. Jaime and Scott disc...

Summary:   On this episode of the Act To Live Podcast, Jaime talks about her incredible humorous and entertaining cat, Tully. Scott adds to the storytelling with tales of his dogs. They both acknowledged that having access to animals makes their lives interesting and their pets add to the well-being of their lives. They also discussed some research conducted with pet owners that showed people who...

Summary: On this episode of the Act to Live Podcast, Scott shares a concept that he has recently learned about - color psychology. Color psychology "allows us to harness the power of individual color frequencies to heal the body, positively influence emotions, and achieve a reviewed sense of inner harmony…" (Daily Om, 12/02/2020). Scott and Jaime then dive a bit deeper into individual colors and g...

Summary: On this episode of the Act to Live Podcast, Jaime and Scott begin by talking about the concept of acknowledging one's feelings ( thanks to Lauren for the idea behind this episode! ). The duo then talks about experiences they've had with both acknowledging and also bottling up their feelings. Throughout the rest of the episode, Scott and Jaime talk about the health benefits to acknowledgin...

Summary: On this episode of the Act to Live Podcast, Jaime begins by talking a bit about her mindset as she embarked on her adventure of living abroad in Japan for two years. Scott and Jaime then discuss Carol Dweck's term - Growth Mindset - what it is; misconceptions that may exist; and ways that we can all take steps toward cultivating this type of mindset. After all, like many topics that we ta...

Summary: On this episode of the ACT to Live podcast, Scott and Jaime talk about their 'hugging genes' and the role that hugging has played in their lives over the years. The two then talk about the pandemic and how more people than ever are feeling lonely and longing to embrace their family members and friends. Jaime and Scott wrap up the episode by talking about the benefits of hugging, the scien...

Summary: In this episode Jaime and Scott begin by welcoming everyone back and surviving the 2020, along with congratulating everyone for bouncing back from the challenges of what happened in 2020. They bring up the point that it is natural to blame a YEAR (2020) for challenges, and thus putting pressure on another YEAR (2021) to make things better. The truth is, we can take ownership for how we re...