Bloom Your Mind

Unlock your imagination and turn your wildest dreams into a reality with possibility thinking! Join me, as we explore power of brainstorming, ideation, and the generation of ideas and how they shape our lives. From finding creative ways to spend time with friends without breaking the bank to launching exciting new projects and careers, we'll discuss how to embrace possibility and transform th...

I recently experienced an intense event that left me feeling shaken but also reminded me of the importance of grounding and stress reduction techniques. So, in today's bonus episode, I want to share with you some valuable insights and tips on coping with traumatic events and how we all experience things differently based on our interpretation of information, past experiences, and more. Don&ap...

Ready to break out of traditional corporate guidelines to create our own rules for authentic expression? Today, I'm super excited to be joined by Kathryn Morrison, so get ready for diving in to her flavor of design thinking and a little Ziggy Stardust Energy! Together, we show you how to trust the creative process and how to bring an idea into reality, and trust your own feminine leadership i...

Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and Bloom YOUR voice? Join me in this episode as we dive into the power of self-reflection, share experiences of creating a summer bucket list with family and friends, and discuss how our words, body language, and decisions can shape how others perceive us. Listen in as we explore how our words, body language, and decisions can inform how othe...

I'll never forget the day in my teenage years when I was mocked for wearing shorts, and how that experience taught me how to stay true to myself and embrace my own authenticity. We explore the process of finding our true "yes" and "no", and learn how to communicate boundaries clearly, especially when it comes to pleasing others. We’ll also take a look at the fear of reject...

Ever felt crippled by self-doubt, even when you know you're capable of greatness? You're not alone. Join me, Marie McDonald, in the 25th episode of the B loom Your Mind Podcast as we delve into the five main reasons behind self-doubt and why only one of them should make you think twice. Learn why our brain prefers ease and comfort, and how avoiding pain fuels self-doubt, along with socie...

Have you ever felt nostalgic for the present moment?  Let's discuss how to shift our mindset from feeling restless and impatient to one of presence, appreciation, and love for what we have in the moment. I share inspiring stories from my own life and from my clients, on how to be nostalgic for life right now - in this moment. To savor the simplest of moments such as smells, tastes, buildings,...

Did you know that failure actually means you're taking action in the direction of your dreams? Instead of dwelling on past failures, learn how to use them as a tool to hone in on success. In this episode, I share the story of one of my brilliant clients who did just that.  I also discuss what it means to fail ahead of time, with tips to embrace failure so you can make it a powerful tool in yo...

Do you ever feel alone, even when you're surrounded by people? In today's episode, we dive into the concept of the "lonely crowd" and discuss how our ever-evolving technology and society seem to be pushing us further apart instead of bringing us closer together.  Join me as I reflect on my first encounter with this concept 15 years ago, and how it has shaped my perspective on s...

This episode explores the concept of lionhearted leadership and its three circles: leading yourself, leading others, and leading in the world. By falling in love with yourself, you can bring that love into your relationships and interactions with others, fostering acceptance and tolerance. This week, challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone and bring your inner lion into the light, whet...

We're diving deep into the world of big, big feelings. I'll be sharing some wisdom about emotions that has consistently helped my clients find relief and gain a better understanding of how to process their feelings. We'll explore the importance of understanding our emotions and how they directly affect the way we act and the results we experience in our lives. I'll also discuss...

Do you ever have that feeling? You know the one ... it's in the pit of your stomach, that type of dread that has you really convinced that you might have to run to the bathroom and throw up, or maybe you feel it in your head like hot and fast like a swarm of bees is buzzing around inside your head between your ears, or ... maybe it's more like a subtle ache. In this episode we dive into...

It’s not too extreme to say this episode might be the most important one you can listen to. Today, Marie shares the incredible tool she learned from her coach, Brooke Castillo, and how it impacted everything about her life. She uses it every single day. She uses it with every coaching client. She's convinced her family and friends to use it. The Model, as it's called, is both deceptively...

When you tune into your inner potential, this is the REAL way to turn ideas into reality, but it can only happen within. When you tap into your inner energy to explore your life's mission, you'll trust that this is the way to connect your vision, passions and be a steward to what the world needs in a way that is truly authentic to your own drum. You'll also hear inspiring stories fr...

As you turn ideas into a real things, and you want to try new things, there are four stages to create any idea, in health, relationships, etc. You can learn how to take your concept to vision and put it out into the world. As you move through each stage, you'll gain awareness about your habituated behavior, and foster real habit change. What you'll learn in this episode:  How we can chan...

How do you listen (notice the question isn't "How well do you listen?")? In today's episode, Marie shares insight into the five different modes of listening and what they might look like in your own life. There's no good or bad here. When we recognize some of our default modes, we can then play with them to strengthen our relationships. Not only for our loved ones and the...

We've been talking about our future visions and leaning into the steps that turn those dreams into reality. It's exciting to follow that flow… unless it causes pressure. Or a sense of lack. Because we look at where we are right now and it feels so far away from where we are trying to get. Marie's got some sound advice for you here: stop measuring your progress from the "right n...

In Future Trippin' Part 2, Marie expands on everything you learned last week in Part 1. Envisioning the future and what our ideas for the future are lets us know where to place the next small step.  It's not about having life all figured out; it's about living on purpose. And when you do, the data is clear: you'll start feeling more hopeful, determined, and in tune. Marie share...

Today we're gonna do some future trippin'. Yup, we're talking about your future self in this two-part episode, because it's a hugely important skill, both for turning an idea into reality, and when you're trying to bring something out of your mind and into the world. The science is very clear that future thinking and mental rehearsal are good for depression, anxiety, heigh...

Marie stubbornly does what she wants and today, she's going to make a big ol' podcast about love … the day after the Valentine's Day. On this day after, we don't have to just go back to everyday life. We can put love, real love, on the top of the mental inbox again. Join Marie as she shares her Five Little Love Hacks that you can bring into your life today, this minute, and eve...

Wife, daughter, son, father, artist, blue-collar worker, teacher, student. We all live in a variety of roles throughout our lives, using them as guides for how to behave, choose, and operate. How do those roles make us feel? And do we have a choice about what those roles really mean? In today's episode, Marie digs deep into how roles get defined and just how much our behaviors in those roles...

Asking yourself good questions is a tool that we use in design thinking, and in any innovative practice that engages "possibility thinking." The process of inquiry sparks creativity and curiosity, helping us to break down the self-imposed limiting boxes, so we can ask ourselves high-quality, empowering questions that inspire, motivate, and point us towards where we want to go.  What you&...

In Marie's last episode, she talked about how often we think we are our thoughts. In today's episode, she digs into that topic a little more, exploring how we can step back from believing those thoughts. We're zooming into that singular moment when you have the unhelpful, negative thought. Whether you're getting up in front of a crowd to speak, preparing to launch your first bu...

We know that in order to stay physically balanced, we need sleep, water, nutrients for our body. It ensures our survival. But what we really don't learn are the fundamental ways we can make our brain thrive every day.  95 percent of the work the brain does is subconscious. Automatic. Efficient. What's happening, though, is that our brain is repeating thoughts and ideas over and over. Som...

As we journey through our lives and we learn to love ourselves through our high points and our low points, we are experiencing the "upward spiral."  This relates to the metaphor of a tree trunk. Think of how it starts in the middle, in a tight little spiral and it goes out, and each one of the rings that you see in the tree is a record of different season over and over again.  Our lives...