Better, Brighter, and Beyond

In this episode, Jessika interviews her Jen Sincero "badass" talking button. Show notes online at betterandbetterer.com/20. Flagging as 'explicit' because of some cursing. 

Mary Kay Morrison's lifelong work as a speaker, author, and educator includes integrating what we know about applying cognitive research on both the emotions (particularity humor) and movement to learning, stress reduction, and maximizing life. Mary Kay is founder and director of Humor Quest and serves as Past President of the Board of Directors for the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor...

In this episode Jade and Michael explore topics that plague some of our minds and what a possible solution can be. This is Dr. Michael Sapiro's second visit to the show.  Michael Sapiro, PsyD is a former Buddhist monk turned clinical psychologist, Dharma teacher, meditation researcher, and overall splendid human being. He is on faculty at Esalen Institute and is a Fellow at the Institute of Noetic...

In this episode, Jade interviews coach and author Nikki Buckstead. You may be familiar with the Amazon best seller she co-authored with Jack Canfield, The Recipe for Success. Nikki has a passion for empowering people to live their best life, in both their personal and professional lives. She focuses on helping them discover a healthy work-life balance and cultivate an attitude of self-care and wel...

Julie Bear Don’t Walk's expertise in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine helps people feel better (and betterer!) in their bodies and their lives. As a healer, mother and wife, Julie understands that life and health are creative processes, continually evolving with the different phases of our lives. As a licensed acupuncturist and integrative health practitioner, she partners with her pat...

In this episode, Jes speaks with Holistic Life Coach, Kate Dreyfus of Evolve and Empower. Former international matchmaker turned Love Coach, Kate has actionable tips to help make your relationships better, thereby enhancing your wellbeing. Pop by betterandbetterer.com/14 to grab the PDF for the 2 Week Challenge that she poses to all of us!

In this episode Jade interviews Michael Sapiro, PsyD, a clinical psychologist, Dharma and meditation teacher, former Buddhist monk, and a Fellow at the Institute of Noetic Sciences. He teaches nationally on the art and science of transformation, expanded human capabilities, self-care, and meditation for personal awakening and collective transformation. Show notes at: https://betterandbetterer.com/...

In this episode, Jessika speaks with acclaimed Client Engagement Specialist Holly Slone O'Donnell or Slone Solutions, LLC. Holly tells us about the DISC Model, how to identify yourself and others as Dominant, Influential, Steady, or Conscientious, and how being a flexible communicator can help conflict resolution, help us avoid conflict, and have better (and betterer) connections with others. Show...

In this episode, Career Success Speaker & Confidence Coach Cornelius Simon talks about confidence. The two big barriers to confidence that he sees all the time are: fear of rejection and fear of failure. These often manifest as a lack of consistent, repeated action. Keep doing it. Keep doing it. Keep doing it. Cornelius explains how shifting focus from external validation and outcomes to an in...

Liana Vizcarrondo is a Beachbody Coach and a handbag designer for Tommy Hilfiger. In this episode she gives us 5 tips regarding how to get out of our comfort zones! Are you ready to take her challenge? We are also doing a RistRoller.com giveaway with Liana! https://betterandbetterer.com/10

Author/Coach Ethan Freckleton speaks about the importance of understanding your own list of intentions and referring to it when you are being asked for your time, blocking off time on your schedule to charge your own battery, and advises on getting through transitions (job loss, divorce, etc). Show notes at: https://bettererandbetterer.com/9

Aneesh Chaudhry is a certified personal trainer, certified Brain Health Coach, and owner of SoulPhysio Wellness LLC, located in Southern California. In today's episode Aneesh discusses his story and gives us tips on controlling ANTS (automatic negative thoughts) and meditation. Visit BetterAndBetterer.com/8 for show notes!

Great talk with Lainie Ishbia from trend-able.com -- where your disability is not an accessory. Hear Lainie's story and philosophies, and take her self-care challenge (free self-care calendar download).

Jes had a chance to speak with the awesome Katie Farina of Katie's healing kitchen. Her food is AMAZING. Katie graduated from the Natural Epicurean Academy of Culinary Arts, a Professional Chef Training Institute. She is passionate about harnessing the power of food to heal disease. Through the years she's done it all – taught cooking classes, waitressed, cooked in a macrobiotic restaurant and hel...

In this episode, Jes interviews Jen Polite, a New York City Psychotherapist who is works with those seeking personal growth and change on their journey to manage issues around anxiety, depression and situational stress. She makes self-care fun and personalized, and offers up a worthy 14-day challenge to our listeners. https://betterandbetter.com/5

Tara Grieb from ZilchZeroWasteGoods.com talks to us about environmental wellness -- specifically about how we can have a safer home environment by using natural cleaners, as well as ways we can be nicer to the environment by using "unpapers" and such! Try out her 1 Week Challenge.

In this episode I talk with Arthur Woods, co-founder of Imperative. By putting some guardrails around what we even mean by the word "purpose" and by conducting about a decade's worth of research on the topic -- we're talking the largest body of global research -- he and his colleagues have found that the things that generate purpose for you tend to stay the same throughout your lifetime...

Jerin Jones, improv enthusiast shares her expertise with us, covering how improv relates to life, work, and health. She gives us so many games to try out, alone or with others. Visit https://betterandbetterer.com/2 for show notes and free download of Improv Games.

Nicole is a certified SCRUM Master, multi-sport athlete, & the Managing Director at Tearado Tech. Her mantra is busy ≠ productive. She has a knack for inspiring teams of varied personalities & cultures to engage in new productive & healthy practices. Nicole leads Tearado Tech, where they are inciting healthier, more productive living for busy people with the first Smart Tea Flask &...